Glasgow Warriors Head Coach Danny Wilson is able to call upon the services of six returning Scotland internationals for tomorrow evening’s trip to Cardiff, as his side looks to continue a strong run of recent form in the United Rugby Championship.In total, there are eight changes to the starting XV that claimed a 30-17 victory over Edinburgh last time out, a result that kept the Warriors firmly in the hunt for a place in the URC playoffs. An all-new front-row sees Fraser Brown and Zander … [Read more...] about Internationals return for Cardiff clash
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URC Round 14 Teams
The teams for this weekend’s Round 14 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #LIOvOSP Megiel Burger Odendaal will captain the Emirates Lions as Sibahle Maxwane comes into start on the wing Morgan Morris will make his 50th appearance for the Ospreys #MUNvBEN Munster have made eight changes from last week’s defeat. The side will play at Musgrave Park in Cork for the first time since … [Read more...] about URC Round 14 Teams
Mamelodi Sundowns star blends dance and football to tell an inspirational African story
On Thursday – March 24, Mamelodi Sundowns FC, released the third episode of its globally impactful YouTube docuseries, Sundowns Stories, titled ‘Hlogi’.These powerful stories give supporters never-before-seen insight into the personal lives, struggles and triumphs of the Mamelodi Sundowns heroes. “When people speak of Mamelodi Sundowns, the discussion usually gravitates towards the team’s success and the records that we want to break,” said Sundowns Chairman and Executive Producer of Sundowns … [Read more...] about Mamelodi Sundowns star blends dance and football to tell an inspirational African story
Malherbe returns for DHL Stormers against Ulster
Springbok prop Frans Malherbe will make his return from injury for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Ulster at DHL Stadium on Saturday.There are four changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their clash with the Irish outfit, which kicks off at 15h00 (SAST) on Saturday. Tickets for this match are available from the Ticketpro website, with 50 percent capacity allowed at DHL Stadium under the new COVID-19 regulations. Malherbe is joined in the front … [Read more...] about Malherbe returns for DHL Stormers against Ulster
New schedule for FIH Hockey Pro League
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) and the FIH Hockey Pro League participating nations have agreed on a new schedule for the fourth season of FIH’s global league celebrating ‘Hockey at its Best’.The season, which will run from 28 October 2022 to 5 July 2023, will be divided into a series of date blocks, agreed by all parties, to assist with international and domestic competition planning, within which “mini-tournaments” will be played where several teams will gather in one venue to play … [Read more...] about New schedule for FIH Hockey Pro League
Gbets Warriors v Multiply Titans CSA One Day Series – Thursday 24 March 2022
Scroll down for the live video.The Gbets Warriors One Day Cricket game against the Multiply Titans at St Georges Park, Gqeberha on Thursday 24 March 2022. The Warriors won the toss and elected to bat. Opening the batting for the Warriors was Lubbe with Breetzke in support. Williams opened the bowling for the Titans and the Warriors ended the first over with more runs from extras than batters on 5/0 – Lubbe (2), Extras (3). At the start of the match the Gbets Warriors were 5th on the log after 4 … [Read more...] about Gbets Warriors v Multiply Titans CSA One Day Series – Thursday 24 March 2022
Last-gasp bonus point for Spain
A hesitant start by both sides saw late drama as Germany thought they had won the match before Marta Segu’s goal equalled the scores and sent the game to a shoot-out. Germany 2-2 Spain (women) (Spain win shoot-out 3-0) Deutscher Sportklub, Dusseldorf (GER) This was a match in which both teams showed glimpses of brilliance but also made costly errors. For the German side, it was hesitancy when on the ball that slowed their play and allowed Spain opportunities to attack. The Spanish side showed … [Read more...] about Last-gasp bonus point for Spain
Support growing on all levels for women’s rugby
The excitement is tangible across the board as Wales Women prepare for the opening round of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations in what is set to be the most high profile tournament to date.For the first time in its history, the TikTok Women’s Six Nations will be available to fans in full, thanks to ground-breaking broadcast support across each of the six nations. Wales’ matches will be shown on BBC and S4C, and with broadcast coverage secured in every territory, this is the first time that fans will … [Read more...] about Support growing on all levels for women’s rugby
Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #11
The first-placed Toyota Cheetahs will be aiming for their sixth straight win of the 2022 Carling Currie Cup campaign when they tackle the Cell C Sharks in another important clash in Durban on Wednesday, while defending champions, the Vodacom Bulls will be hoping to build on last week’s win when they travel down the N1 to Johannesburg to face the Sigma Lions in a Jukskei derby.A clash between DHL Western Province and the Airlink Pumas in Cape Town complete midweek fixture list, with Tafel Lager … [Read more...] about Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #11
Perfect Round of Results for SA Sides
The South African sides recorded another perfect round of results in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, as three of the local teams made a strong push into playoff contention with the knock-out stages creeping closer.It was the second consecutive weekend of four victories for the South African teams, and the Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls all occupy spots in the top-eight on the standings, while Emirates Lions helped their compatriots with a superb 23-21 win over Irish giants … [Read more...] about Perfect Round of Results for SA Sides
Sebring 12H: Ganassi Cadillac overcomes late drama to win
Following a blisteringly hot spring day at the Florida venue, the battle in the overall DPi prototype class swung back and forth between Cadillac and Acura throughout the day. Acura held a 1-2 for a time in the heat of the afternoon, but as high daytime temperatures receded the Cadillacs showed their true dominance at the business end in the darkness. After its pole-sitting #1 Cadillac DPi-V.R hit transmission dramas from the opening lap, Ganassi’s #02 car – shared by Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn and … [Read more...] about Sebring 12H: Ganassi Cadillac overcomes late drama to win
Scotland name U20 team for Irish finale
Scotland U20 Head Coach Kenny Murray has named his side to face Ireland in their final match of the Under-20 Six Nations at Musgrave Park, Cork on Sunday 20 March (kick-off 5pm) – live on BBC iPlayer. Murray has made only one change to the starting team who were defeated by Italy last weekend in Treviso. Edinburgh Rugby’s Patrick Harrison (pictured) returns to the starting team at hooker and will pack down with loosehead prop Mikey Jones (Heriot’s Rugby/Edinburgh Rugby) and tighthead prop … [Read more...] about Scotland name U20 team for Irish finale
Congratulations Malcolm Wall
Malcolm Wall has been appointed as the new independent chair of Welsh rugby’s Professional Rugby Board (PRB).The appointment process was led by the PRB, which unanimously approved the appointment. The PRB recommendation was ratified by the Welsh Rugby Union Board and his appointment as the independent chair of the PRB means Wall will also join the Welsh Rugby Union Board. A former chair of Premiership Rugby side Harlequin F.C., Wall brings over 30 years of high level business experience to the … [Read more...] about Congratulations Malcolm Wall
New Podcast—Boxers’ Stories Aim to Help Others Face Life’s Challenges…
These true stories of hard-won victories and personal triumph and perseverance are sure to inspire listeners to fight on. LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (PRWEB) March 17, 2022 Life’s Tough Media is proud to announce the launch of its new podcast, Life’s Tough – Boxers Are TOUGHER! Hosted by tech consultant Matthew Pomara, a huge fan of the sport, he’s also an amateur competitive boxer, mixed martial artist, and kickboxer. Pomara serves as CEO of Long Island Boxing Charities, a non-profit that financially … [Read more...] about New Podcast—Boxers’ Stories Aim to Help Others Face Life’s Challenges…
Scramble for play-off places intensifies
The South African sides will target another strong round in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend after a morale-boosting start to the home leg of the competition last week as the scramble for play-off places intensifies.The Vodacom Bulls will host the Scarlets in Pretoria in the opening game of the weekend on Friday at 19h10, while two matches will play out on Saturday, between the Emirates Lions and Munster in Johannesburg at 14h00, and the Cell C Sharks and Zebre Parma in Durban … [Read more...] about Scramble for play-off places intensifies
