All you need to know ahead of Monday’s FNB Varsity Cup semi-final in Cape Town (16:30 kick-off).MATCH TRIVIA – Despite FNB Maties and FNB UCT playing in a combined 18 FNB Varsity Cup semi-finals, this will be only the second time that they face each other in an FNB Varsity Cup semi-final. – FNB UCT won the only previous FNB Varsity Cup semi-final between these two sides, a 20-8 victory at this venue in 2014. – FNB UCT will be playing in their eighth FNB Varsity Cup … [Read more...] about Semi-final trivia: FNB UCT Ikeys vs FNB Maties
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Maties, Tuks force upsets to progress to decider
FNB Maties and FNB UP-Tuks won their respective semi-finals on Monday to advance to the FNB Varsity Cup final.FNB Maties secured their spot after thrashing rivals FNB UCT Ikeys in Cape Town. Reigning champions FNB UP-Tuks showed their class when they downed log-leaders FNB UFS Shimlas in Bloemfontein. The upshot is that FNB Maties – who finished the regular season at third in the standings – will host FNB UP-Tuks in the decider at the Danie Craven Stadium on Monday, 25 April. Determined defence … [Read more...] about Maties, Tuks force upsets to progress to decider
ROAD TO PLAYOFFS: What FNB Varsity Cup teams need to qualify
VarsityCup.co.za chats to the respective coaches about their teams’ prospects of qualifying for the FNB Varsity Cup playoffs.FNB UFS SHIMLAS Log position: 1st Remaining fixtures: FNB UP-Tuks (home), FNB Madibaz (away) What they need to do: FNB UFS Shimlas are well placed to qualify for the semi-finals, given that one of their last two fixtures is against the battling FNB Madibaz, who have won one match to date. If they beat FNB UP-Tuks at home – and then go on to down the FNB Madibaz in Gqeberha … [Read more...] about ROAD TO PLAYOFFS: What FNB Varsity Cup teams need to qualify
Dis-Chem set to offer FREE Rapid Antigen tests to all unvaccinated runners at all Absa RUN YOUR CITY events in 2022!
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The organizers of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) Series, are excited to announce that in continuing its partnership with Dis-Chem Pharmacies in 2022, the events will once again offer free Rapid Antigen tests to all non-vaccinated runners. Photo: Mark Sampson The organizers of South Africa’s award-winning road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) Series, are … [Read more...] about Dis-Chem set to offer FREE Rapid Antigen tests to all unvaccinated runners at all Absa RUN YOUR CITY events in 2022!
Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic and Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run equate to the perfect family affair!
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Active families are in for a treat at the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic and Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run that will return to the ATKV Buffelspoort (North-West Province) on Saturday 04 June and Sunday 05 June 2022 respectively. Photo: Tobias Ginsberg Families can look forward to an action-packed weekend on the trails at the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB … [Read more...] about Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic and Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run equate to the perfect family affair!
Positive finish in Vancouver only eases some pain for Powell
Six tries against France and a victory over New Zealand in their last two matches at the HSBC Canada Sevens in Vancouver, as well as an improved finish than in Singapore a week before, pointed to a positive ending for the Blitzboks at the end of their trip to Asia and North America, but the overall performances were below par and can’t be sugar coated.That was the frank assessment of Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, at the completion of the fifth and sixth legs of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens … [Read more...] about Positive finish in Vancouver only eases some pain for Powell
Blitzboks off to winning start in Canada
The Springbok Sevens started the defence of their HSBC Canada Sevens title on a strong note by beating Spain, Canada and Australia to top Pool C on the first day at BC Place in Vancouver, and will face Samoa in the Cup quarter-finals on Sunday evening (20h02 SA time).The Blitzboks started fairly slowly against Spain to win by 31-12 after conceding the first try of the match, but a strong second half carried them through. They then conceded two quick tries against Canada before hitting back to … [Read more...] about Blitzboks off to winning start in Canada
France double down on Argentina
Victoria Granatto scored two goals in a 3-0 victory for Argentina over the USA women. From start to end it was the Leonas who held the tempo of the game. While experience proved to be their enemy, the youthful American side showed they have a bright future ahead.Maximilien Branicki and Charles Masson got on the scoresheet in an important 2-0 victory for France over Argentina. The French attack was firing today while Arthur Thieffry was unbeatable in goal. Playing at home allowed Argentina to get … [Read more...] about France double down on Argentina
Racing to return to North Wilkesboro but not NASCAR – yet
Speedway Motorsports announced on Saturday that North Wilkesboro will host two months of racing this year featuring multiple lower racing series, first in August on pavement and then again in October on a dirt surface.The track’s surface repaving – part of Speedway Motorsports’ planned multi-million-dollar renovation project – won’t take place until sometime in 2023. “As we begin the process of bringing North Wilkesboro Speedway back to life, this is a great opportunity for the historic short … [Read more...] about Racing to return to North Wilkesboro but not NASCAR – yet
Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #16
The Toyota Cheetahs moved to within a point of Carling Currie Cup log leaders the Vodacom Bulls as they were made to work hard for victory over DHL Western Province on Friday, while Windhoek Draught Griquas maintained their push for a playoff spot thanks to a last gasp win over the Sigma Lions on Thursday.The final match scheduled for the weekend, between the Cell C Sharks and the Vodacom Bulls in Durban on Saturday afternoon, was cancelled, with the result declared a draw and both teams … [Read more...] about Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #16
India do the double over Germany
India ended their home stint in perfect fashion taking all 6 points available from the two games against Germany. It was a different script from the game last night as Germany learned from their performance last night and limited India’s penalty corner attempts to just 3 all game. But it was the Indian youngsters who also lifted their game, with young Sukhjeet and Abhishek scoring a goal apiece from the field, to go with a Varun Kumar drag flick goal from a penalty corner, that gave India enough … [Read more...] about India do the double over Germany
Discipline at the core of Blitzboks’ rebound plans
The Springbok Sevens will start the HSBC Canada Sevens as the most successful team at BC Place in Vancouver, having played the most Cup finals of any of the 16 teams at the sixth tournament of this year’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.They finished second in 2016 and 2017 before winning their maiden Cup title at this event in 2019, before claiming gold for the second time in 2021, and come into the tournament as defending champions and, for good measure, at the top of the World Series … [Read more...] about Discipline at the core of Blitzboks’ rebound plans
Leonas outlast gritty USA
Argentina took down their North American rivals, the United States, 3-1 in the first of their two match-ups in Buenos Aires. Valentina Costa’s penalty corner double earned her Player of the Match in a game that marked the 100th international for Victoria Sauze. Danielle Grega scored the USA’s opening goal, also her team’s first in the Pro League. To see the current women’s FIH Pro League Standings, click here. Tobias Martins scored in the first three and last three minutes of the game to power … [Read more...] about Leonas outlast gritty USA
Delport names training squad for Rugby Africa Sevens Cup
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport has named a group of 14 players as the team move into the final preparation phase for the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup, to be played in Tunisia at the end of the month.Delport will name the final squad of 12 players for the tournament closer to their North African departure on 26 April, with the tournament to be played at Jammel in Tunisia on 29-30 April. The coach called on an experienced core of players to lead the charge towards victory and a … [Read more...] about Delport names training squad for Rugby Africa Sevens Cup
Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #15
The Toyota Cheetahs will be looking to remain unbeaten in a tricky Carling Currie Cup match in Cape Town against the DHL Western Province, and the Sigma Lions will be desperate to break their losing streak in the competition against a confident Windhoek Draught Griquas in Johannesburg.The match in Johannesburg, originally scheduled to take place at Emirates Airline Park on Friday, has been rescheduled and will now kick off at 15h00 at Wits Rugby Stadium on Thursday, while the encounter in Cape … [Read more...] about Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #15
