There's a fine variety of sport available to South African sports fans in March. The big three are going strong: soccer's PSL is heading into a crucial stage of the season, while rugby is busy with the Super 12, as well as the Vodacom Cup and Vodacom Shield. Cricket sees both the national team and the provinces in action, with the Proteas in New Zealand, and the Supersport Series and Supersport Series Shield competitions heading toward their respective conclusions.

In addition, there's a nice selection of events from other sports, including the SA Games to be held in East London from 22 to 27 March.

REST OF THE YEAR: April / May / June / July / August / September / October / November / December

Other interesting competitions include the country's best bowlers in action at the SA Masters in Edenvale, golf's South African Amateur Interprovincial in East London, the WPGA of South Africa's women’s golf tour, the SA Open Bisley Championships in Bloemfontein, canoeing's SA Slalom Championships on the Ash River in the Free State, and the Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour - the largest individually timed cycle race in the world - along with the Giro del Capo in the fairest Cape of them all.

SA GAMES

22 - 27 March, SA Games, East London

More info: SA Games

BOWLS

2 - 6 March, Men's Senior Provincial Tournament, Bloemfontein
4 – 7 March, SA Masters Championships, Edenvale, Johannesburg

More info: Bowls South Africa

BRIDGE

5 – 7 March, SA Interprovincial tournament, TWBA Bridge Club, Corner Hilson and 8th avenue, Highlands North, Johannesburg
7 – 13 March, SA Nationals, Sisulu Hall, Hans Strydom Drive, Randburg, Johannesburg

More info: South African Bridge Federation

CANOEING

13 March, SA Slalom Championships, Ash River, Clarens
13 – 14 March, KZN Tugela Marathon, Middlesdrift, Kranskop

More info: Canoeing South Africa

CRICKET

SA tour of New Zealand
2 March, New Zealand vs South Africa, 6th ODI, Napier
10 – 14 March, New Zealand v South Africa, 1st Test, Hamilton
18 – 22 March, New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Auckland
26 – 30 March New Zealand vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Wellington

Supersport Series Super Sixes
4 – 7 March, Free State Eagles vs Border Bears, Goodyear Park, Bloemfontein
5 – 8 March, Western Province vs De Beers Griquas Diamonds, Newlands, Cape Town
5 – 8 March, Kwazulu-Natal Dolphins vs North West Dragons, Kingsmead, Durban
11 – 14 March, Western Province vs Kwazulu-Natal Dolphins, Newlands, Cape Town
12 – 15 March, Border Bears vs De Beers Griquas Diamonds, Mercedes Benz Park, East London
12 – 15 March, North West Dragons vs Free State Eagles, Potchefstroom Oval, Potchefstroom
19 – 22 March, Kwazulu-Natal Dolphins vs Border Bears, Kingsmead, Durban
19 – 22 March, Free State Eagles vs Western Province, Goodyear Park, Bloemfontein
19 - 22 March, De Beers Griquas Diamonds vs North West Dragons, De Beers Diamond Over, Kimberley

Supersport Series Shield
5 – 8 March, Eastern Province Jumbos vs Easterns Saint George's Park, Port Elizabeth
5 – 8 March, Northerns Titans vs Gauteng Strikers, Supersport Park, Centurion
12 – 15 March, Boland vs Northerns Titans, Boland Park, Paarl
12 – 15 March, Gauteng Strikers vs Eastern Province Jumbos, The Wanderers, Johannesburg
19 – 22 March, Eastern Province Jumbos vs Northerns Titans, Saint George's Park, Port Elizabeth
19 - 22 March, Easterns vs Boland, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
26 – 29 March, Gauteng Strikers vs Boland, The Wanderers, Johannesburg
26 -29 March, Northerns Titans vs Easterns, Supersport Park, Centurion

More info:
United Cricket Board of SA
Wisden Cricinfo
Supercricket

CYCLING

9 – 13 March, Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour and the Giro del Capo, Cape Town

More info:
Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour
Supercycling

F1 POWERBOAT RACING

27 – 28 March, National Ports Authority Port Elizabeth Festival, Port Elizabeth

More info: Formula One Powerboat Racing

FENCING

20 – 21 March, SA Junior, Cadet and Minim Nationals, Pretoria

More info: Charles' South African Fencing Page

GOLF - AMATEUR

29 February – 5 March, SA National Amateur Championships, Paarl Golf Club, Paarl
6 March, National Club Day
20 – 21 March, Northern Cape Open, Kimberley
27 – 28 March, North West Open, Potchefstroom
28 March – 1 April, SA Senior Amateur Interprovincial, East London

More info: SA Golf Association

GOLF – WOMEN'S PROFESSIONAL

17 – 19 March, Acer Women's SA Open, Royal Johannesburg and Kensington, Johannesburg
24 – 26 March, Pam Golding Ladies International, Glendower Golf Club, Johannesburg
31 March – 2 April, Telkom Women's Classic, Randpark Golf Club, Johannesburg

More info: Women's Professional Golf Association of SA

HOCKEY

2 – 13 March, Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Madrid, Spain

More info: Planet Hockey

MOTORSPORT

Karting
27 March, Regional Meeting, Zwartkops, Pretoria

More info: Karting in South Africa

Moto-X
21 March, SA National Moto-X Championships, round two, Port Elizabeth

More info: Superwheels

Rallying
1 March, SA National Rally Championships, round one, Tour Natal
26-27 March, SA National Rally Championships, round two, Toyota Dealers Cape Rally

More info: Superwheels

Off-Road Racing

Off-Road Car Racing Championship
19-20 March, SA National Off-Road Championships, Nissan Dealer 400, Western Cape

Off-Road Motorcycle and Quad Racing Championship
19-20 March, SA National Off-Road Motorcycle & Quad Racing Championship, Tuskers Noodsberg 400

Motorcycle Enduro Championship
5 – 6 March, SA National Motorcycle Enduro Championships, Winterburg Enduro

More info: Superwheels

NETBALL

8 March, SA vs Australia, University of Port Elizabeth, Port Elizabeth
10 March, SA vs Australia, Kwazulu-Natal University, Durban
13 March, SA vs Australia, Orlando Indoor Sports Centre, Johannesburg

PARAGLIDING

22 – 26 March, San Flatland Challenge, De Aar, SA's first official winching competition

More info: SA Paragliding

ROWING

13 March, Natal Championships, Camps Drift, Pietermaritzburg
13 March, V&A Waterfront Regatta, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

More info: Row SA

RUGBY

Super 12
5 March, Waratahs vs Cats Aussie Stadium, Sydney 10:40
5 March, Bulls vs Highlanders, Securicor Loftus, Pretoria 19:10
6 March, Brumbies vs Sharks, Canberra Stadium, Canberra 10:00
6 March, Stormers vs Hurricanes, Newlands Stadium, Cape Town 17:05
12 March, Highlanders vs Sharks, Carisbrook, Dunedin, 08:35
13 March, Hurricanes vs Cats, Westpac Stadium, Wellington, 08:35
13 March, Bulls vs Brumbies, Securicor Loftus, Pretoria 17:05
13 March, Stormers vs Waratahs, Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, 19:10
19 March, Hurricanes vs Sharks, Warrows Stadium, New Plymouth, 08:35
19 March, Bulls vs Waratahs, Securicor Loftus, Pretoria, 19:10
20 March, Highlanders vs Cats, Carisbrook, Dunedin, 06:30
20 March, Stormers vs Brumbies, Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, 17:05

Vodacom Cup
20 March, Golden Lions vs Leopards, Ellis Park, Johannesburg, 15:00
20 March, Vodacom Cheetahs vs Falcons, Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein, 15:00

Vodacom Shield
20 March, Eagles vs Investec Western Province, Outeniqua Park, George, 15:00
20 March, Mighty Elephants vs @lantic Pumas, Central Grounds, Uitenhage, 15:00
20 March, Griffons vs Griquas, North West Stadium, Welkom, 15:00
27 March, Investec Western Province vs Boland, Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, 15:00

Under-19 World Cup, Durban
27 March, SA u-19 vs Argentina u-19

More info:
SA Rugby
Planet Rugby
Superrugby

SHOOTING

5 – 6 March, Gauteng North Provincial Championships, Pretoria
27 – 29 March, Free State Provincial Championships, General de Wet Range, Bloemfontein
30 March – 7 April, SA Open Bisley Championships, General de Wet Range, Bloemfontein

More info: SA Bisley Union

SOCCER

3 March, PSL - Santos vs Moroka Swallows, Athlone, Cape Town
6 March, PSL - Black Leopards vs Kaizer Chiefs, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
7 March, PSL - Silver Stars vs Sundowns, Pietersburg
7 March, PSL - Dynamos vs Golden Arrows, Giyani
9 March, PSL - Santos vs Hellenic, Athlone, Cape Town
10 March, PSL - Sundowns vs Supersport United, Odi Stadium, Pretoria
10 March, PSL - Ajax Cape Town vs Dynamos, Newlands, Cape Town
10 March, PSL – Jomo Cosmos vs Black Leopards, HM Pitje Stadium, Pretoria
13 March, PSL – Black Leopards vs Orlando Pirates, Thohoyandou
13 March, PSL – Moroka Swallows vs Zulu Royals, Rand Stadium, Johannesburg
13 March, PSL – Kaizer Chiefs vs Wits University, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
14 March, PSL – Golden Arrows vs Silver Stars, Kings Park, Durban
14 March, PSL – Hellenic vs Manning Rangers, PAM Brink Stadium, Springs
14 March, PSL – Jomo Cosmos vs Supersport United, HM Pitje Stadium, Pretoria
14 March, PSL – Sundowns vs Santos, Odi Stadium, Pretoria
17 March, PSL – Wits University vs Black Leopards, Bidvest Stadium, Johannesburg
17 March, PSL – Ajax Cape Town vs Kaizer Chiefs, Newlands, Cape Town
19 March, PSL – Santos vs Golden Arrows, Athlone, Cape Town
20 March, PSL – Dynamos vs Hellenic, Giyani
20 March, PSL – Manning Rangers vs Jomo Cosmos, Chatsworth, Durban
21 March, PSL - Silver Stars vs Ajax Cape Town, Pietersburg
21 March, PSL - Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs, Odi Stadium, Pretoria
24 March, PSL - Moroka Swallows vs Wits University, Rand Stadium, Johannesburg
24 March, PSL - Ajax Cape Town vs Santos, Newlands, Cape Town
24 March, PSL - Silver Stars v Kaizer Chiefs, Pietersburg
24 March, PSL - Supersport United vs Manning Rangers, Securicor Loftus, Pretoria
27 March, PSL - Wits University vs Supersport United, Bidvest Stadium, Johannesburg
27 March, PSL - Black Leopards vs Moroka Swallows, Thohoyandou
28th March, PSL - Kaizer Chiefs vs Manning Rangers, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
28th March, PSL - Golden Arrows vs Zulu Royals, Kings Park, Durban
28th March, PSL - Hellenic vs Silver Stars, PAM Brink Stadium, Springs
28th March, PSL - Jomo Cosmos vs Dynamos, Makhulong Stadium, Tembisa, Johannesburg
28th March, PSL - Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates, Odi Stadium, Pretoria
31st March, PSL - Wits University vs Zulu Royals, Bidvest Stadium, Johannesburg

More info:
PSL
Kickoff
Supersoccer

SURFSKI

6 - 7 March, Peninsula Marathon, Cape Town

More info: Surfski SA

TENNIS

26 – 29 March, Western Mpumalanga Senior Open, Middelburg Tennis Club

More info: Supertennis – SA tennis

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