Potchefstroom, South Africa: It was a decisive day for most of the games on Day 2 at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Pool D play opened with India’s Lalrindiki’s two goals leading her side to a 5-1 win over Wales, while Germany had a clinical 10-0 win over Malaysia thanks to Aina Kresken’s hat trick. In Pool A play, the USA found their footing through a four-goal performance from Hope Rose to take care of Zimbabwe 5-0, while the Netherlands secured their … [Read more...] about England edge Ireland in thriller
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Indian men outlast England
A tense shoot-out following a frantic end to the regular period, saw Indian men come away with a bonus point in their match against the English. A real up and down battle saw the lead change hands thrice and thrice the trailing team equalised, the last of which saw England score from a Penalty Stroke with mere 12 seconds left to play. Much like the game the shoot-out also saw multiple opportunities for both teams to get the win and India finally did, on the 7th shoot-out attempt.Dutch domination … [Read more...] about Indian men outlast England
Lack of practice time hurting Toyota – Truex
Without a late-race caution at Las Vegas, Toyota would have likely walked away with a 1-2 finish that day. But other than that, the manufacturer has struggled to keep up with the competition this year.Toyota has no victories this season and only three of their six drivers are currently in the playoffs. Martin Truex Jr. is the highest, and he is only seventh in the regular season standings. His seventh-place finish at COTA was the 2021 NCS championship runner-up’s best result of the year so … [Read more...] about Lack of practice time hurting Toyota – Truex
Brown returns for Blitzboks
Former Junior Springbok flyhalf Lubabalo Dobela will make his HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debut in Singapore next weekend after being named in the Blitzboks squad for the fifth tournament of the 2022 season.The former Toyota Cheetahs player, who turns 24 years-old next month, is the only newcomer in the squad named by coach Neil Powell, who made three changes to the side that were triumphant in Seville the end of January. Dobela will replace Justin Geduld, who picked up a serious knee injury … [Read more...] about Brown returns for Blitzboks
Springbok Women continue upward curve
The Springbok Women are on track with their preparations for the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in October following the completion of a two-week camp in Cape Town today that reaped solid rugby rewards.Forwards coach Eddie Myners said the physical nature of warm-up matches against men’s team had been the step up they had needed. “One of the key issues identified on our November Series tour against France, Wales, the full contact against England and the match against the Barbarians was that we … [Read more...] about Springbok Women continue upward curve
Lenise Marais: “South Africa is hoping to make some good performances.”
The 9th edition of the FIH Junior World Cup is being presented in Potchefstroom, South Africa between 15 nations from across the world and begins today, 1 April 2022.South African U21 Hockey Coach, Lenise Marais and her team will be looking to emulate or better the 6th place finish the team achieved in 2001 in Argentina. Lenise Marais (born 29 April 1985) represented South Africa in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. This is he second year as coach of the South African under-21 national team … [Read more...] about Lenise Marais: “South Africa is hoping to make some good performances.”
Vodacom URC heats up
The South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams will be determined to add to their success at home when they take the field this weekend as the cross-hemisphere competition starts reaching the business end with only five rounds of pool matches remaining.The Cell C Sharks will host the Dragons in Durban on Friday at 19h30 in the opening match of the round, and this will be followed by an action-packed Saturday with the Vodacom Bulls hosting Ulster in Pretoria at 14h00, the Emirates … [Read more...] about Vodacom URC heats up
Louw Off The Hook
Marius Louw of Cell C Sharks had been cited for an incident that occurred in the 11th minute of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 14 game against Edinburgh Rugby on Saturday, March 26.The Player was cited for Law 9.17 – “A player must not tackle, charge, pull, push or grasp an opponent whose feet are off the ground” and appeared before a Disciplinary Panel on Wednesday evening March 30. The Panel members were Tommy Dalton, Kim Moloney and John Carrol, all Ireland. The Panel found … [Read more...] about Louw Off The Hook
Skeldon to make 50th Scotland appearance against Wales
Head Coach Bryan Easson has made four alterations to the starting Scotland side to face Wales in this Saturday’s 2022 TikTok Women’s Six Nations match at Cardiff Arms Park (2 April, kick-off 4.45pm) – live on BBC Two. Hooker Lana Skeldon will make her 50th appearance for Scotland on Saturday, having made her international debut against the Netherlands in 2011. Biggar’s Emma Orr is set to make her test debut, while Shona Campbell is rewarded for her impressive performance against England last … [Read more...] about Skeldon to make 50th Scotland appearance against Wales
Gbets Warriors v ITEC Knights at St Georges Park, Gqeberha
The Gebets Warriors play against the ITEC Knights at home in Gqeberha today. The teams are playing in Division 1 of the CSA One Day Cup 2022. On paper the Warriors should win this match.Bookmark and Refresh this article often to see the latest updates. The scene before the start of the 1:00 pm match at St Georges Park this afternoon: The Knights won the toss and elected to bowl. 1st Over: Breetzke and Lubbe opened the batting for the Warriors. Pretorius did the opening bowling honours. Breetzke … [Read more...] about Gbets Warriors v ITEC Knights at St Georges Park, Gqeberha
Tom Daly Out for Three Games
The Red Card disciplinary process for Tom Daly of Connacht was heard by a Judicial Officer after he was sent off in the United Rugby Championship Round 14 game against Leinster on Saturday, March 26.The Player received a Red Card in the second minute at The Sportsground under Law 9.13 – A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. Dangerous tackling includes, but is not limited to, tackling or attempting to tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle … [Read more...] about Tom Daly Out for Three Games
Gray extends contract
Scotland and British and Irish Lions second-rower Richie Gray has pledged his future to Glasgow Warriors, after agreeing a new contract extension with his hometown club ahead of the 2022/23 season.The 32-year-old brings a wealth of top-flight experience to the engine room, having made 77 appearances for the club to date across his two spells in Glasgow colours. Having made his debut against Ulster in March 2009, the Cambuslang product was earmarked as one to watch after being awarded the … [Read more...] about Gray extends contract
Big Game: FNB UCT Ikeys vs FNB Maties
The 500th FNB Varsity Cup match will be fiercely contested by two attack-minded rivals gunning for top spot on the log.FNB UCT will have a point to prove after their insipid performance last week. The Ikey Tigers leaked 58 points and eight tries in the defeat to FNB UFS Shimlas in Bloemfontein. As a result, they have dropped from first to third in the FNB Varsity Cup standings. Meanwhile, FNB Maties have moved to the top of the log following their 20-12 win against the FNB NWU Eagles. They … [Read more...] about Big Game: FNB UCT Ikeys vs FNB Maties
President opens up sport for spectators in time for St George’s Test
The relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions on spectators at sports events has come just in time for the opening of ticket sales to the second test between South Africa and Bangladesh, which will be played in the St George’s Cricket Stadium from on April 8.The tickets went on sale online on Friday, March 25. Unreserved tickets are R100 for adults and R50 for scholars per day. There is also a day/night One Day Cup series match between the Warriors and ITEC Knights on Wednesday March 30 starting at … [Read more...] about President opens up sport for spectators in time for St George’s Test
Scotland Internationals Back For Cell C Sharks Test
Edinburgh Rugby welcome back seven Scotland internationalists to their starting XV for tomorrow evening’s United Rugby Championship clash against Cell C Sharks at Hollywoodbets Stadium in Durban (Saturday 26 March, kick-off 3.05pm GMT/ 5.05pm local) – live on Premier Sports.Mark Bennett – who skippers the capital side – James Lang (both centre), Blair Kinghorn (stand-off), Ben Vellacott (scrum-half), Jamie Hodgson (lock), Magnus Bradbury and Hamish Watson (both back-row) all start the first ever … [Read more...] about Scotland Internationals Back For Cell C Sharks Test
