A 14-hour flight between two continents normally means a good meal, a good movie and a good sleep for regular international travellers, but this time around, the Springbok Sevens squad did not do the usual things when they travelled from Singapore to Vancouver.But then, it was not normal circumstances on a chartered flight that transported the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series participants between the fifth and sixth stops of the global tour, as the Blitzboks boarded the airplane with three … [Read more...] about Reflection was a proper reality check for Blitzboks
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Durban Currie Cup Match Cancelled
The Carling Currie Cup Premier Division match between the Cell C Sharks and the Vodacom Bulls, scheduled to take place in Durban on Saturday afternoon, has been cancelled.Due to the heavy flooding in KwaZulu-Natal and the considerable loss of life and infrastructure damage across the province, and out of respect to their community in the face of the disaster the province is enduring, the two teams have agreed to cancel this encounter. As there was no alternative option to reschedule the match, … [Read more...] about Durban Currie Cup Match Cancelled
SA Rugby Academy kick-starts resumption of junior programme
The national junior rugby programme will resume after Easter with the intake of 36 promising players who will attend the SA Rugby Academy, based in Stellenbosch.This year’s Academy, which is one of the key pillars in preparing the top junior players in the country to make the step-up to the SA Under-20 squad, will run from 19 April to 30 June at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport (SAS). The 2022 intake consists of a squad of 36 players – 24 U20s and 12 U19s – who have been invited to be part of … [Read more...] about SA Rugby Academy kick-starts resumption of junior programme
Argentina and South Africa sign off with victories
Potchefstroom, South Africa: The Netherlands were crowned FIH Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup champions after a final against Germany that absolutely oozed class. The question had been whether anyone could breach the Dutch defence and, if that happened, how would the team respond. Both questions were answered as Germany threw everything at the Netherlands and were rewarded by being the only team to score against the team in orange. However, this will always be remembered as the event where … [Read more...] about Argentina and South Africa sign off with victories
Nine Swimmers Qualify for Commonwealth Games and World Championships
Matt Sates provided one final highlight on the last night of action at the SA Swimming Championships in Gqeberha last night, adding another World Championships and Commonwealth Games qualifying time to his collection.Having already dipped under the required mark in the morning heats, the Maritzburg teenager went even quicker in the 200m individual medley final, reaching the wall in 1:58.37 to beat visiting British swimmer Max Litchfield (1:59.96). With that, Sates also secured his fourth gold … [Read more...] about Nine Swimmers Qualify for Commonwealth Games and World Championships
Final Potchefstroom Junior World Cup flourish
Potchefstroom, South Africa: It was the penultimate day of action at the FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup, with positions 9-14 being decided today.Uruguay completed their debut performance at a Junior World Cup with a convincing win over Wales to finish in 13th position. Not to be outdone, fellow debutants Malaysia also found winning ways as they broke African hearts to beat Zimbabwe in a seven goal onslaught. Then it was the turn of Ireland, who broke down a staunch Austrian defence to score … [Read more...] about Final Potchefstroom Junior World Cup flourish
Nicholas Dlamini Leads Team Qhubeka At Tour Of Sicily
Dlamini makes his European bow having recently completed his maiden Absa Cape Epic in late March.Team Qhubeka will race the 2022 Tour of Sicily led by South Africa’s Nicholas Dlamini as he makes his 2022 European season debut. The four-stage race, which starts on Tuesday 12 April, opens up with an opportunity for the faster men over 199km from Milazzo to Bagheria, while all eyes will be on the grand finale on Easter Friday, featuring three HC climbs on the road from Ragalna and finishing atop … [Read more...] about Nicholas Dlamini Leads Team Qhubeka At Tour Of Sicily
Enjoy an active start to the long weekend at the Absa RYC WARM UP RUN #3 powered by PUMA NITRO!
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The much-anticipated Absa RYC WARM UP RUN #3 powered by PUMA NITRO will take place at Rondebosch Common (Sawkins Road, Rondebosch) this coming Thursday 14 April 2022. Photo: Rae Trubrowne The organisers of the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) Series are inviting Capetonians to enjoy an active start to the long weekend by taking on the much-anticipated Absa RYC WARM … [Read more...] about Enjoy an active start to the long weekend at the Absa RYC WARM UP RUN #3 powered by PUMA NITRO!
Murphy, Van Wyk and Williams to join Blitzboks in Vancouver
James Murphy, Shaun Williams and Shilton van Wyk have been called into the Springbok Sevens squad for the HSBC Canada Sevens tournament, to be played at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver this weekend, the sixth tournament of the 2022 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.The trio, who will depart for Canada later on Monday, replace Mfundo Ndhlovu (concussion), Sakoyiso Makata (rib injury) and Lubabalo Dobela (groin injury), all of whom have picked up injuries in last weekend’s HSBC Singapore Sevens. Murphy … [Read more...] about Murphy, Van Wyk and Williams to join Blitzboks in Vancouver
Easter Weekend Rugby and Netball Festival At Cillie High School
Scroll down for a list of Springbok 15’s Rugby Players from the Eastern Cape – feel free to add any that we may have missed in the comments section.The FNB Rugby and Netball Festival takes place at Cillie High School, c/o Kempston and Uitenhage Road, Sydenham, Gqeberha this Easter Weekend. 12 Schools will be taking part and the festival is geared to service the ‘lesser known’ Rugby and Netball schools. Supported by FNB and EPRU (Eastern Province Rugby Union) the festival could prove to be a good … [Read more...] about Easter Weekend Rugby and Netball Festival At Cillie High School
Albert Park S5000: Mawson wins Race 1 thriller
Mawson, who started from pole, looked to get an early reprieve when series rival James Golding went off at Turn 3 on the opening lap.The reigning Australian Drivers’ Championship then spent the next few laps establishing what looked to be a comfortable lead which, at its peak, was over two seconds. However a late charge from Tasman Series winner Cameron almost bought Mawson undone, the pair going wheel to wheel in a thrilling last-lap battle. In the end Mawson was just able to hold on, the gap … [Read more...] about Albert Park S5000: Mawson wins Race 1 thriller
Sates secures first qualifying time at SA Swimming Championships
Rising SA swimming sensation Matt Sates claimed his first World Championships and Commonwealth Game qualification time on day two of the SA Swimming Championships in Gqeberha on Thursday.The 18-year-old, who has been setting the US college circuit alight for the University of Georgia, won the 200m freestyle title in an impressive 1:46.15 to ensure he’s up for selection for the major championships later in the year. “It was a good one. It’s my first gala long course since Olympics so I’m still … [Read more...] about Sates secures first qualifying time at SA Swimming Championships
Madibaz eager to finish tough Varsity Cup campaign on a high
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Anovuyo Moyikwa says they are determined to finish on a high note when they play Free State University in their final FNB Varsity Cup rugby match of the season at the Madibaz Stadium in Gqeberha on Monday. Photo: ASEM Engage Scrumhalf Anovuyo Moyikwa said the FNB Madibaz were determined to finish their first FNB Varsity Cup campaign in a number of seasons on a high … [Read more...] about Madibaz eager to finish tough Varsity Cup campaign on a high
Engen gives Mangaung Rugby Club a helping hand
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Engen has stepped up to lend a helping hand to Mangaung Rugby Club, to bolster the Free State based organisation’s efforts to foster cohesion in the Rocklands community and surrounds. Established in 1994, Mangaung Rugby Club started out as a small township club that has since flourished to play a crucial role in youth development, community building as well as the … [Read more...] about Engen gives Mangaung Rugby Club a helping hand
Highlights from Day 6 in Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom, South Africa: Action resumed after the rest day with three fascinating encounters to decide the 9-15th places. In the opening match, only a sudden death shoot-out could separate Wales and it took the cool head of Helene Herzog to send Austria through to the 9-12th place play-offs. There was no such decider needed in the Ireland vs Canada match as Ireland showed energy, flair and hunger to obliterate their rivals on route to a top 12 finish. The third match was a tense encounter … [Read more...] about Highlights from Day 6 in Potchefstroom
