The Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks secured valuable away victories for the South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams on their short one-week tours of Europe this weekend, while the DHL Stormers lost out narrowly in what marked their first defeat this year.The Vodacom Bulls dominated their clash against Zebre Parma completely in Parma scoring six tries to one by the hosts for a rewarding 45-7 victory on Friday, while the Cell C Sharks outplayed Benetton 29-7 in Treviso on Saturday … [Read more...] about Bulls, Sharks earn valuable away wins
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Kepner-Tregoe Sponsors Luke List, Professional Golfer
PRINCETON, N.J. (PRWEB)January 27, 2022: Kepner-Tregoe is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Luke List, professional golfer on the PGA TOUR. “KT is proud to partner with Luke who exemplifies many of the same basic beliefs and values as KT,” said Bill Baldwin, CEO of Kepner-Tregoe. “Luke is off to a great start in the 2021/22 season, and we look forward to a great long-term relationship with him.” “We are thrilled to be one of Luke’s sponsors and are excited to support him each and every … [Read more...] about Kepner-Tregoe Sponsors Luke List, Professional Golfer
PXG PGA TOUR Professional Zach Johnson Announced as 2023 Ryder Cup…
Saying that PXG PGA TOUR Professional Zach Johnson has enjoyed an amazing career in golf would be an understatement and with this week’s announcement, Johnson has earned yet another accolade to his impressive resume. Selected by the PGA of America’s executive committee, Johnson will act as captain for the U.S. team at the 2023 Ryder Cup match against the European team at the Marco Simone course in Italy. The Road to Become a Ryder Cup Captain Johnson has played in five Ryder Cups, and served as … [Read more...] about PXG PGA TOUR Professional Zach Johnson Announced as 2023 Ryder Cup…
All non-televised FNB Varsity Cup matches now on SuperSport Schools App
In keeping with innovating and pushing the boundaries, FNB Varsity Cup will now be streaming all non-televised matches from 28 February onwards, for the duration of the 2022 season.All live-stream matches kick off at 19:00. “We are very excited to announce that all FNB Varsity Cup matches will now either be broadcast or live-streamed,” said Xhanti-Lomzi Nesi, Tournament Director for FNB Varsity Cup. “The three non-televised matches will be flighted live on the SuperSport Schools App and on … [Read more...] about All non-televised FNB Varsity Cup matches now on SuperSport Schools App
IndyCar’s revised blue-flag rule makes no difference, say aces
It has long been a regular bone of contention among IndyCar front-runners that backmarkers often fight hard to remain on the lead lap when they’re about to be lapped, hoping for a caution flag that will bunch the field, allowing them to latch onto the back of the pack. On road and street courses they can hit the push-to-pass for surplus boost to defend against a leader who might be being more prudent with the boost, either preserving it for his own battles or for fuel consumption reasons.A … [Read more...] about IndyCar’s revised blue-flag rule makes no difference, say aces
2022 FNB Varsity Cup teams (Round 3)
The team lineups for the third round of the FNB Varsity Cup on Monday.FNB CUT IXIAS vs FNB UFS SHIMLAS (Monday, 17:00, CUT Rugby Stadium, SuperSport channel 211) FNB CUT Ixias – 15 David Cary, 14 Tsepo Malumane, 13 Gian Bester, 12 Jandré de Beer, 11 Jacquin van Wyk, 10 Xavier Swartbooi, 9 Zinedene Booysen, 8 Luvuyo Ndevu (c), 7 Francois Bester, 6 Jan Kotze, 5 Kevin Strydom, 4 Ulrich Stander, 3 Cohen Kiewit, 2 Tiaan Drotske, 1 Albertus Venter.Subs: 16 Tebogo Masemola, 17 … [Read more...] about 2022 FNB Varsity Cup teams (Round 3)
How no DRS and heavy fuel load disguised Alpine’s F1 test progress
Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon had a fairly low-key week at the first Barcelona pre-season test, before running was cut short by an hydraulics problem on the final day.But even though the team never featured near the top of the timesheets, Alpine thinks a combination of factors meant its true potential was never going to be on display. One of the key contributors was a decision not to run DRS in the test – which was worth around seven tenths of a second per lap – but the team also elected to … [Read more...] about How no DRS and heavy fuel load disguised Alpine’s F1 test progress
Gqeberha in the News – 26 February 2022
Titans advance to final of CSA T20 challenge | eNCA eNCA GQEBERHA – The Titans have advanced to their first CSA T20 Challenge final in three years after beating the Dolphins by six wickets at St George’s … Rocks’ WP old boys come back to haunt Province in T20 semi-final – IOL IOL The Boland Rocks booked their spot in the CSA T20 Challenge final thanks to a crushing victory over neighbours Western Province in Gqeberha on … Shamsi hattrick helps Titans cruise into CSA T20 final | … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 26 February 2022
Extreme Racing Festival
The Volkswagen Motorsport team will kick off the 2022 racing season with the opening race at Killarney Raceway in Cape Town on 5 March 2022.The Volkswagen Motorsport team will compete in the popular CompCare Polo Cup as well as the Global Touring Cars (GTC) series. The GTC Series, which started in 2016, has grown to be one of South Africa’s premiere racing competitions. This year will see four brands competing for the title over seven races. “We are excited to be racing the Golf 8 GTI in the … [Read more...] about Extreme Racing Festival
Scotland team named for RWC 2021 qualification decider
Scotland Women Head Coach Bryan Easson today named his team for the decisive Rugby World Cup 2021 Final Qualification match against Colombia at The Sevens Stadium, Dubai (Friday 25 February, kick-off 3pm GMT / 7pm local time) – live on BBC ALBA.Scotland are one game away from a place in this year’s tournament, with the winners of this Friday’s match joining hosts New Zealand, Australia and Wales in Pool A of the Rugby World Cup. Easson has opted for continuity in selection for the final leg of … [Read more...] about Scotland team named for RWC 2021 qualification decider
FIFA Condemns Russian Use of Force
FIFA has condemned the use of force by Russia in Ukraine and any type of violence to resolve conflicts. Violence is never a solution and FIFA calls on all parties to restore peace through constructive dialogue. FIFA also continues to express our solidarity to the people affected by this conflict.Regarding football matters in both Ukraine and Russia, FIFA will continue to monitor the situation and updates in relation to the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™? qualifiers will be communicated in … [Read more...] about FIFA Condemns Russian Use of Force
NMB Water Quality – Lies or Stupidity?
Listen to the interview with Joseph Tsatsire: The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro released a statement at the beginning of this week warning residents to boil the water coming out of the taps before drinking as they had detected an abnormally high number of ‘micro-biological forms in the water’. The Executive Mayor, Eugene Johnson, as the ‘buck stops here’ representative, as well as her spokesperson, Tango Lamani, then went on record stating that the water contamination was due to the low dam … [Read more...] about NMB Water Quality – Lies or Stupidity?
Gqeberha Artists Off to Jacksonville, USA
Two of Nelson Mandela Bay’s very own artists will be making their way to Jacksonville, USA, on Friday, 25 February 2022 to pursue a collaborative art project with their US counterparts.Jonathan van der Walt and Sakumzi Nyendwana are this year’s beneficiaries of the international exhibition exchange programme, which is a partnership between the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, the Eastern Cape Development Corporation, the Ritz Museum and Theatre and the Jacksonville Sister Cities Association. The … [Read more...] about Gqeberha Artists Off to Jacksonville, USA
Titans v Dolphins: What happened to the team that toppled Western Province? #CSAT20Challenge
An overcast day greeted the two teams playing the first semi-final of the day in the Cricket SA T20 Challenge at St Georges Park in Gqeberha.Going into the ground the Security Guard informed me with much conviction that the Dolphins would be the wiiners in this first clash. In hindsight I want some of what he was smoking! Todays match was one in which we saw the Lowest Powerplay Figures, a Hat Trick, the Lowest Opening innings of the tournament and a Williams’ Maiden Record. Momentum Titans … [Read more...] about Titans v Dolphins: What happened to the team that toppled Western Province? #CSAT20Challenge
Yellow + Yellow = Red
Leva Fifita of Connacht Rugby’s case was heard by a Judicial Officer after he received two yellow cards, resulting in a red card in the United Rugby Championship Round 12 game against Scarlets on Saturday, February 19.The incidents occurred in the 62nd and 75th minute of the fixture at Parc y Scarlets. The Player received yellow cards for Law 9.7a and 9.1 which resulted in the red card.Law 9.7a – A player must not intentionally infringe any law of the game.Law 9.1 – When a player and an opponent … [Read more...] about Yellow + Yellow = Red
