JOHANNESBURG: Hollywoodbets Dolphins secured another CSA T20 Challenge final spot with a five-wicket victory over Dafabet Warriors at the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead on Thursday.Dolphins opted for the ball first, when Andile Mogakane (77) powered the Warriors to respectable innings score of 161/4. Warriors got off to a slow start when Jiveshan Pillay fell early to bring Mogakane to the crease. He put up a 78-run partnership with his skipper, Matthew Breetzke (38) and 53 runs with Jordan Hermann … [Read more...] about Dolphins Through To The CSA T20 Challenge Final
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Eastern Province vs Suzuki Griquas
With just four rounds of league action remaining in the SA Cup – including this weekend’s sixth round – the two frontrunners, Suzuki Griquas (who met Eastern Province in Kariega on Friday) and the Airlink Pumas, will no doubt target their next matches to put more distance between them and the chasing pack. The teams from the Northern Cape and Mpumalanga each have 25 points from winning their five games, with the men from Kimberley sitting in top spot thanks to a better points … [Read more...] about Eastern Province vs Suzuki Griquas
St John’s aim to show their skills at Grey Rugby Festival
St John’s College will be relying on their traditional blueprint of playing smart and skilful rugby when they test themselves against some of the best teams in the Eastern Cape at next month’s Grey High Rugby Festival. The Johannesburg squad will be part of more than 2000 officials and players who will descend on Gqeberha for the annual sporting spectacle which takes place from May 1 to 4. Besides the rugby action on May 2 and 4, many of the country’s premier hockey schools will be … [Read more...] about St John’s aim to show their skills at Grey Rugby Festival
Don’t Miss Grey High School vs Paul Roos Gymnasium
Get ready for a fierce rivalry to reignite this weekend as Grey High School prepares to host Paul Roos Gymnasium in a much-anticipated Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools derby. The battleground shifts to the Kolisi field, where Grey High School is determined to rewrite history and reclaim victory from their Stellenbosch rivals. Since their last triumph in 2017, Grey High School has been thirsting for redemption against Paul Roos. This match is more than just a game; it's a chance for … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss Grey High School vs Paul Roos Gymnasium
Dames and Daisies stay on winning track
The Sanlam Boland Dames scored six tries in their 35-15 victory over DHL Western Province to maintain their good start to the Women’s Premier Division season in Wellington on Saturday, while the Bulls Daisies retained their unbeaten status with a 24-3 win over Free State Women in Bloemfontein in the second round.The Sharks Women opened their account by beating the Golden Lions Women 29-17 in Durban, while the Border Ladies claimed Eastern Cape bragging rights in Kariega, outscoring the EP Queens … [Read more...] about Dames and Daisies stay on winning track
Grey High to Host Exciting Rugby and Hockey Festivals
Grey High are gearing up for another exciting sporting extravaganza when they host their annual rugby festival and the Hibbert Shield hockey tournament in Gqeberha from May 1 to 4. This celebration of schools sport at a host of venues will see a total of 14 first teams taking part in the rugby tournament, while 12 schools will contest the highly competitive Hibbert Shield competition. In addition, age-group and lower tier open division teams will be in action on the Thursday and Saturday for … [Read more...] about Grey High to Host Exciting Rugby and Hockey Festivals
Deaf Rugby Heads for Gqeberha
SA Deaf Rugby will host an Open Day for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community to Embrace Rugby. SA Deaf Rugby Association (SADRA) is proud to announce an upcoming EP Open Day on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 to 12:00 at the iconic Crusaders Rugby Club B-Field located in St George's Park. This event is proudly partnered with Crusaders SAPS Rugby, and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. This event aims to provide a welcoming environment for those who are deaf or hard of … [Read more...] about Deaf Rugby Heads for Gqeberha
Leaders grab crucial away wins
Suzuki Griquas and the Airlink Pumas maintained their unbeaten record in the SA Cup when both again scored important away wins during the weekend’s fifth round action.The log leaders from Kimberley withstood a spirited effort from the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers to register a 48-30 triumph in Wellington on Saturday, while at the same time in East London, the team from Mpumalanga bagged a 56-0 victory over Border Bulldogs – their third clean sheet of the season. Elsewhere on Saturday, the Valke … [Read more...] about Leaders grab crucial away wins
CSA T20 Challenge Semi-Finalists Confirmed
GQEBERHA: A career-best five-for from Daryn Dupavillon helped the Hollywoodbets Dolphins secure a home semi-final as the Cricket South Africa (CSA) T20 Challenge regular season drew to a close on Sunday.The fast bowler bagged an impressive 5/20 to help the KwaZulu-Natal side stun Dafabet Warriors with a 7-wicket win in Gqeberha – the hosts suffering their fourth straight loss in the process. There was also a big win for Momentum Multiply Titans over World Sports Betting Western Province in … [Read more...] about CSA T20 Challenge Semi-Finalists Confirmed
Titans Stun Lions As Play-Off Race Remains Open
CENTURION: A scrambled final-ball single helped the Momentum Multiply Titans steal a thrilling derby win over log-leaders DP World Lions and ensure the race for the Cricket South Africa (CSA) T20 Challenge play-offs goes down to the wire after wins for Hollywoodbets Dolphins and World Sports Betting Western Province on Friday.Dafabet Warriors, who were the stand-out team for most of the competition thus far, also blew their chance of moving back to the top of the table when they suffered a … [Read more...] about Titans Stun Lions As Play-Off Race Remains Open
Free entry to crucial Warriors CSA T20 match
Cricket Eastern Cape will open the gates of Dafabet St George’s Park to all Dafabet Warriors fans on Sunday to help the home team regain its lead at the top of the CSA T20 log. “The squad’s spirits and energy in the camp are really high,” says captain Matthew Breetzke. “We are not too worried about the two losses. “For me, this happens and it’s T20 cricket. “We know what we can do at our best and we will be aiming to bring our A game come semi-final time,” he says “As a thank you … [Read more...] about Free entry to crucial Warriors CSA T20 match
Lions Win Top Of The Table Clash In Gqeberha
GQEBERHA: The DP World Lions clinched a commanding 43-run victory over the Dafabet Warriors in a top-of-the-table clash on Wednesday, fuelled by Ryan Rickelton’s impressive half-century of 52 runs off just 38 deliveries.Opting to field first after winning the toss, the Warriors aimed to put pressure on their visitors. However, Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks had other plans as they kickstarted the Lions’ innings with a stellar 58-run partnership. Hendricks’ contribution came to an end at 31 runs, … [Read more...] about Lions Win Top Of The Table Clash In Gqeberha
Queens go Down to Lions
The defending champions and runners-up in the Women’s Premier Division, the Bulls Daisies and DHL Western Province, scored convincing wins in the opening round of the 2024 season on Saturday, while Sanlam Boland Dames and the Golden Lions Women also started their campaigns with impressive home victories.In East London, the Daisies had a 31-12 lead at the break before pulling away in the second half to beat Border Ladies 57-12 at Police Park. The visitors scored nine tries in the romp, with the … [Read more...] about Queens go Down to Lions
Home teams dominate in SA Cup fourth round
The Airlink Pumas, Suzuki Griquas, Toyota Cheetahs and Leopards again made it a profitable weekend for home teams in the SA Cup when all of them gained important victories at home to pick up crucial league points, while only two sides remain unbeaten.The Sanlam Boland Kavaliers were the only away winners when they deservingly won their fixture against the Phangela SWD Eagles by 35-5 in George on Sunday to make it two wins in a row. On Saturday afternoon, the Leopards grabbed nine tries while … [Read more...] about Home teams dominate in SA Cup fourth round
Newton Park: “10 Year Old Me Would Be Absolutely Shocked…”
Teen sensation Pieter Coetzé wrapped up the SA Swimming Championships in Gqeberha with his fifth gold medal of the meet on Saturday, 13 April 2024. The 19-year-old once again outgunned one of his childhood role models, Roland Schoeman, to take the 50m freestyle title in 22.45 seconds. Clayton Jimme finished second in 22.83 with Guy Brooks taking the bronze in 23.00. The 43-year-old Schoeman finished just off the podium in fourth place in 23.07. Coetzé admitted afterwards that a long week … [Read more...] about Newton Park: “10 Year Old Me Would Be Absolutely Shocked…”
