The Southern Kings can confirm that scrumhalf James Hall will be moving to France to play for Oyonnax at the end of the 2016 Super Rugby season, but would be returning ahead of the 2017 season. Southern Kings Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous confirmed that Hall will be moving to Oyonnax along with captain Steven Sykes, but reiterated that Hall would be returning to the Southern Kings next year. "We have not released him from his contract. James was only contracted for Super Rugby and … [Read more...] about James Hall off to Oyonnax
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#LoveRugby Siya Selfie
SA Rugby on Saturday officially launched its #LoveRugby movement - the antidote to sporting negativity. The hashtag - which twice trended on Twitter in South Africa in the fortnight prior to launch - will appear on the rear of the Springbok jersey in the first Test against Ireland at DHL Newlands today. It also decorates the team bus; will appear on field markings; LED advertising; the match day programme; in social media and in a television commercial which will be flighted as part of … [Read more...] about #LoveRugby Siya Selfie
It did look like a repeat
Junior Springbok coach Dawie Theron praised his team's fighting spirit as they came back from trailing at half-time to comprehensively beat Japan by 59-19 in their opening match of the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester, England, on Tuesday. Coming in for praise was the boot of former Grey High School player (now representing the Cheetahs), Curwin Bosch whose devastating accuracy with the boot accounted for eight conversions and a penalty goal. Captain Jeremy Ward, also a former … [Read more...] about It did look like a repeat
New route a winner for popular MTB race
A new route which takes mountain bike riders through the scenic Kap River Nature Reserve has doubled the field for the annual Fish River Sun Mountain Bike (MTB) Challenge. In 2015 there were 45 participants when the two-day event was held for the first time. This year entries have closed on 115, consisting of 32 female and 83 male riders. There are 39 teams of two and 37 solo riders, according to race organiser Brad Jackson of Mountain Events. Accommodation as fully booked out early at … [Read more...] about New route a winner for popular MTB race
Need to turn sponsored items into cash?
The stumbling block that most people hit when searching for sponsors is that most companies are willing to give product and shy away from giving cash. From a company perspective the reasons are pretty clear; it is easier to give product, more exposure, significant discount to retail value. The fundraiser then sits with a dilemma - especially when the product given does not fit the intended purpose. The normal thing is then to ask someone else to buy the sponsored product and that invariably … [Read more...] about Need to turn sponsored items into cash?
Five Eastern Province Players to face Japan
Junior Springbok coach Dawie Theron on Monday named a strong team to face Japan in their opening match at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship at the Academy Stadium in Manchester, England, on Tuesday. Captain and centre Jeremy Ward will partner with JT Jackson in the midfield. Jackson is one of two survivors of the 2015 edition of the tournament in Italy. The loose trio that featured in all three of the team's warm-up matches in South Africa, flankers Zain Davids and Ernst van Rhyn and … [Read more...] about Five Eastern Province Players to face Japan
McGrath wins first Winter Series Triathlon
The first round of the inaugural Endurade Winter Series Triathlon took place on Sunday morning in absolutely perfect conditions at Port Elizabeth's Pollok Beach. With 7 events taking place at the same time and the Something Good beach cleanup, the beachfront was a buzz with activity. 22 year old Travis McGrath took full advantage of the flat sea and windless conditions to power to a commanding 2 minute 43 second lead to win the inaugural Winter Triathlon in a time of 1 minute 1 second from … [Read more...] about McGrath wins first Winter Series Triathlon
Liebenberg Leads
Bradley Liebenberg (12 - Ferodo) was the big winner at Aldo Scribante Raceway on Saturday. With a first place finish overall after the three races, Liebenberg was the Engen Volkswagen Cup racer to lead the field home at this, round three of the 2016 national championship. Liebenberg was the first competitor across the line at the end of race one, he took fourth place in race two - which featured a reverse grid for the top six finishers meaning he moved up two spaces from his starting position … [Read more...] about Liebenberg Leads
Endurade Winter Series Triathlon
A much anticipated winter beach Series has been established and will take place at Something Good, Pollok Beach on the first Sunday of the Month during June, July, August and September this year. The Endurade Winter Series Triathlon offers no fewer than 7 events, each taking place at the same time, and these include a Sprint Distance Triathlon (750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km Run), Sprint Distance Duathlon (2.5km run, 20km cycle, 5km Run), Mini Duathlon (1.25km,10km cycle, 2.5km), Kids Duathlon … [Read more...] about Endurade Winter Series Triathlon
Gamble Pharmacy victorious again
The Gamble Pharmacy relay teams started where they left off on Tuesday evening by winning the first round of the 2016 Town Lodge Business Night Relay held at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium. The men's relay team comprising of Mariano Esau, Brandon Eppenaar, Dawayne Lucas, Antonio Seconds and Robert Mathys had a titanic tussle with the Gamble Pharmacy mixed team and whilst the were the fastest to cover the 17.5km course in a time of 59 minutes and 32 seconds they were just 3 seconds ahead of … [Read more...] about Gamble Pharmacy victorious again
Families limbering up for second annual Fish River Sun trail run
The whole family will be able to enjoy the sights and smells of the indigenous forests and pristine Eastern Cape coastline on the annual Fish River Sun Trail Run, which is one of the only trail runs in the country to cater for children under six. Participants can choose between a 10 kilometre trail run and three kilometre family fun on Wednesday, June 16, which is National Youth Day. It is the second annual Fish River Sun Trail Run, which attracted over 100 participants in the first … [Read more...] about Families limbering up for second annual Fish River Sun trail run
Wildside Divers Divefest 2016
The annual Noordhoek Skiboat Club divefest will take place over four days this year from 16 to 19 June 2016. 2016 will be the 20th Noordhoek Dive Festival since its inception in 1996. In 2015 the Noordhoek Dive Festival broke all records and established itself as South Africa's top Dive Festival with 850 Dives. As the country's top Dive Festival, it offers a wonderful platform for commercial penetration into the market it attracts. The strength of the Noordhoek Dive Festival is based on … [Read more...] about Wildside Divers Divefest 2016
Two day Pro-Am headed for Port Elizabeth
The first ever two day Pro-Am in Port Elizabeth, proudly hosted by The Humewood Golf Club and Wedgewood Golf Clubs will take place on the 12th & 13th June 2016 with a limited field of 25 PGA Professionals and 75 amateur golfers from around the country participating each day. With R30000 up for grabs over the two days, the Pro's are gearing up to once again take on the 96th ranked course in the world and the only "true links" course in Africa on the first day, following which they will test … [Read more...] about Two day Pro-Am headed for Port Elizabeth
2 Jaguares straight red cards [video]
Lavanini and Herrera red cards in 12 minutes during Super Rugby 2016 match against Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth. … [Read more...] about 2 Jaguares straight red cards [video]
Kings sneak ahead of Sunwolves
Southern Kings (3) 29, Jaguares (6) 22: The Kings outscored the visiting Jaguares by four tries to one, handing them a try-scoring bonus point and only their second win of the season. Their tries came through prop Schalk Ferreira, a penalty try, Dewald Human and Wandile Mjekevu. No 8 Facundo Isa scored the Jaguares’ only try. The visitors were reduced to 13 men before halftime after lock Tomás Lavanini and prop Ramiro Herrera both were red carded in the 25th and 37th minute, respectively. … [Read more...] about Kings sneak ahead of Sunwolves
