South Africa’s AJ Jacobs and Morne Ferreira have been included in a strong panel of match officials for the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament that will take place in Cape Town from 9 to 11 September 2022.World Rugby announced the names of 18 men and women match officials, representing 13 countries, who will do duty at the four-yearly global event, on Friday. “Both AJ and Morne are experienced referees in the 15s and sevens codes and their performances on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in the … [Read more...] about Two SA referees on Rugby World Cup Sevens panel
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Timotheus stakes claim on Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The fastest South African in 2022 over 10km, the Western Cape’s Anthony Timotheus will be gunning for gold at the 5th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday 10 July 2022. Photo: Action Photo The fastest South African in 2022 over 10km, the Western Cape’s Anthony Timotheus will be gunning for gold at the 5th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday 10 … [Read more...] about Timotheus stakes claim on Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Goodall Leads Momentum Proteas To Convincing Win Over Ireland To Level T20i Series
DUBLIN: A maiden T20 International (T20I) half-century from Lara Goodall helped guide the Momentum Proteas to an emphatic eight-wicket victory in the second match against Ireland to level the series one-all at the Pembroke Cricket Club in Dublin on Monday.Goodall bounced back in fine fashion from a first ball dismissal in the opening T20I, smashing eight boundaries including one six to record her career-best knock in the shortest format, top-scoring with 52 off 40 deliveries as South … [Read more...] about Goodall Leads Momentum Proteas To Convincing Win Over Ireland To Level T20i Series
Jordaan and Hele back in Springbok Women squad
Two former SA Rugby Women’s Player of the Year winners, Zenay Jordaan and Aseza Hele, will join the Springbok Women squad for the first time this year when they assemble in Stellenbosch to prepare for the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup later this month.The camp forms part of the 2022 preparation towards the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in October, and will see the national squad return to action for the first time this year. The squad undertook monthly camps since the start of the year, but Jordaan, … [Read more...] about Jordaan and Hele back in Springbok Women squad
@RassieRugby Hacked
Rassie Erasmus Twitter account hacked: Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, has confirmed that his Twitter account, @RassieRugby, has been hacked and that he no longer has access to or control of the account.The issue has been reported to Twitter and will hopefully be resolved speedily. Any content appearing under the handle should be disregarded as being posted by a malicious hacker until further notice. See more Guys the hackers still seem to have the retweet from earlier appearing in … [Read more...] about @RassieRugby Hacked
@RassieRugby Hacked
Rassie Erasmus Twitter account hacked: Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, has confirmed that his Twitter account, @RassieRugby, has been hacked and that he no longer has access to or control of the account.The issue has been reported to Twitter and will hopefully be resolved speedily. Any content appearing under the handle should be disregarded as being posted by a malicious hacker until further notice. See more Guys the hackers still seem to have the retweet from earlier appearing in … [Read more...] about @RassieRugby Hacked
@RassieRugby Hacked
Rassie Erasmus Twitter account hacked: Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, has confirmed that his Twitter account, @RassieRugby, has been hacked and that he no longer has access to or control of the account.The issue has been reported to Twitter and will hopefully be resolved speedily. Any content appearing under the handle should be disregarded as being posted by a malicious hacker until further notice. See more Guys the hackers still seem to have the retweet from earlier appearing in … [Read more...] about @RassieRugby Hacked
Don’t miss the 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run #2 this Thursday!
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Durbanites are invited to ‘Wear Test’ PUMA’s newest range of PUMA NITRO running shoes at the 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run #2 that will hit the streets of Durban this coming Thursday 09 June 2022. Photo: Chris Hitchcock Durbanites are invited to ‘Wear Test’ PUMA’s newest range of PUMA NITRO running shoes at the 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run #2 that will hit the streets of Durban … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run #2 this Thursday!
Great Zuurberg Trek E-edition breaks new ground for e-bikes
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Participants in the Rubicon Great Zuurberg Trek E-edition will experience the spectacular views of the Zuurberg mountain range when the three-stage ride takes place from the Zuurberg Mountain Village at Addo, near Gqeberha, from Friday to Sunday. Photo: Full Stop Communications An event such as the Rubicon Great Zuurberg Trek E-edition is the perfect platform to … [Read more...] about Great Zuurberg Trek E-edition breaks new ground for e-bikes
Stubbs aims to enjoy Proteas T20 debut in India
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Madibaz cricketer Tristan Stubbs is in the Proteas squad for the five-match T20 series against India, starting on June 9. Photo: Full Stop Communications Madibaz cricketer Tristan Stubbs plans to focus on the enjoyment factor to ease the pressure on himself in South Africa’s Twenty20 series against India in India, starting next week. The 21-year-old B.Com student … [Read more...] about Stubbs aims to enjoy Proteas T20 debut in India
Summerstrand Road Closures – 4 June 2022
Something else from MyGqeberhaJean de Villiers (born 24 February 1981) is a South African former professional rugby union player. He started his career at wing, but played most of his career as an inside centre. De Villiers previously played for Western Province in the Currie Cup, the Stormers in Super Rugby, Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby and internationally for South Africa, for whom he was named captain in June 2012. He made his first senior-level appearance for South Africa in … [Read more...] about Summerstrand Road Closures – 4 June 2022
Could we see the first sub 60 minute half marathon in Gqeberha?
With a strong contingent of internationals expected in both the men’s and women’s fields, an exciting finish is anticipated.The Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon is back in full force and will take place at Pollok Beach in Summerstrand on June 4. The race, which holds World Athletics Elite Label status, will also serve as the ASA Half Marathon National Championships. (See: Summerstrand Road Closures – 4 June 2022) EPA is gearing up for nearly 1500 athletes, as due to covid limitations, last year … [Read more...] about Could we see the first sub 60 minute half marathon in Gqeberha?
Final round action to determine Women’s Premier Division finalists
The league phase of the Women’s Premier Division concludes on Saturday, with three potential outcomes on who the finalists will be on 11 June when the season finale will be hosted by the team at the top of the log.A strong surge in the latter half of the competition by defending champions, Border Ladies, already secured their place at the big dance, but where and with whom will only be decided on Saturday. The match between the Mastercard Golden Lions Women and Blue Bulls Women in Johannesburg … [Read more...] about Final round action to determine Women’s Premier Division finalists
Olympic experience prepares Madibaz pair for world champs
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Madibaz water polo members Meghan Maartens, left, coach Delaine Mentoor, middle, and Ashleigh Vaughan are in the South African squad to compete in the World Aquatics Championships in Hungary later this month. Photo: Full Stop Communications Having cut their international teeth at last year’s Olympic Games, Madibaz water polo stars Ashleigh Vaughan and Meghan … [Read more...] about Olympic experience prepares Madibaz pair for world champs
Junior Boks off to Italy for U20 Summer Series
The Junior Springboks will return to international action as part of an exciting Under-20 Summer Series, competing against the Six Nations’ U20 sides and Georgia in the tournament that will be staged in Italy from 24 June to 12 July, it was confirmed by Six Nations Rugby on Wednesday.Supported by World Rugby, the eight-nation tournament will be hosted by the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) with matches to be played across two venues, in Treviso and Verona, over a period of three weeks. The … [Read more...] about Junior Boks off to Italy for U20 Summer Series
