Sports Leader is an editorial group blog of quality commentary and analysis, and part of the Thought Leader blog family.

Its aim is to provide a platform for thought-provoking opinion from Mail & Guardian journalists as well as other writers, commentators, intellectuals and opinion makers across the world of sport — local and international, from extreme sport to the popular rugby, cricket and soccer.

Sports Leader is not only a platform for some of the country’s established writers and personalities but also home to some of the country’s up-and-coming writers. It is all about debate, offering readers the opportunity to comment and discuss issues raised by contributors.

The site is edited by the Mail & Guardian Online’s editorial team. Should you wish to contact us, please email us on sportsleader@mg.co.za.