Richards Bay – Soccer

Richards Bay edge TS Galaxy as Magesi boost Betway Premiership survival hopes

Richards Bay recorded a hard-fought win against TS Galaxy as Magesi made their case for top-flight survival with a narrow victory against Durban City. Richards Bay maintained their unbeaten run with a 1-0 win away to TS Galaxy in…

Papi Zothwane, Richards Bay head coach during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Durban City FC and Richards Bay at Chatsworth Stadium, in Durban on 22 March 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Local April 14, 2026

Richards Bay Coach Papi Zothwane Pours Cold Water on Title Talk

Papi Zothwane has poured cold water on any hopes that Richards Bay FC will play a decisive role in the Betway Premiership title race.

Oswin Appolis of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal with teammates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates at the Mhlathuze Sports Complex, Richards Bay on the 10 April 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Local April 11, 2026

Stoppage-time drama: Orlando Pirates deny Richards Bay victory with last-gasp equaliser

Orlando Pirates drew 2-2 at Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership on Friday night.

Vincent Pule of Siwelele FC shoots at goal as he is closed down by Dumisani Msibi of Chippa United during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 game between Chippa United and Siwelele FC at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on 7 April 2026 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Local April 8, 2026

Big Victories Lift Chippa, Magesi and Richards Bay’s Survival Hopes

Chippa United recorded a hard-fought 1-0 win over Siwelele on Tuesday evening to edge away from the relegation places.

Local March 12, 2026

Papi Zothwane admits defensive approach cost Richards Bay in Pirates defeat

Richards Bay FC co-coach Papi Zothwane admitted his side defended too deep during their 2–0 defeat to Orlando Pirates on Wednesday evening.

Orlando Pirates Team Picture during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants FC at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto on the 14 February 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Local PSL March 12, 2026

Betway Premiership: Orlando Pirates reclaim top spot with win over Richards Bay

Orlando Pirates returned to the summit of the Betway Premiership table after a comfortable 2-0 win over Richards Bay at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Wednesday evening. The result keeps the Buccaneers level on points with Mamelodi Sundowns, but…

Abdeslam Ouaddou, head coach of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Polokwane City and Orlando Pirates at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 4 March 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Local March 11, 2026

Orlando Pirates seek to strengthen title bid against Richards Bay

The Buccaneers are level on 44 points with defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns, with only goal difference separating the two sides in what has become one of the tightest title races in recent seasons.

Local March 4, 2026

CRISIS: Kaizer Chiefs sink deeper as Richards Bay deliver another damaging defeat

Kaizer Chiefs slumped to a third consecutive defeat in the Betway Premiership after going down 1-0 to Richards Bay at the uMhlathuze Sports Complex on Tuesday.

Papi Zothwane, coach of Richards Bay during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Sekhukhune United and Richards Bay at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 4 November 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Local March 3, 2026

Richards Bay co-coach Papi Zothwane fires warning:” We won’t allow Kaizer Chiefs to bounce back at our expense”

Richards Bay co-coach Papi Zothwane is determined to guide his side to all three points against c as their battle against relegation intensifies.

Cedric Kaze, coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Lamontville Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 20 January 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Local March 3, 2026

Kaizer Chiefs Target Bounce-Back Glory Against Richards Bay After Derby Setback

The encounter arrives at a delicate moment for Amakhosi, who are still reeling from a heavy defeat to fierce rivals Orlando Pirates in the latest Soweto Derby.