A desperate desire for sporting action has seen the annual SPAR Madibaz Netball Tournament attract a bumper entry of 84 teams in Gqeberha this weekend. The matches will be played at Nelson Mandela University South Campus on Saturday and Sunday as the competition takes place for the first time since 2020. Madibaz Sport netball manager Melinda Goosen felt a hunger to return to the courts after two years of disruptions played a significant role in the popularity of the tournament. “After a record … [Read more...] about Bumper entry for popular Madibaz netball tournament
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Quinton De Kock Announces Retirement From Test Cricket
JOHANNESBURG: Proteas wicketkeeper batsman, Quinton de Kock has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect. The announcement comes after the Proteas’ first Betway Test match against India in Centurion, where the visitors won by 113 runs and took a one-nil lead in the three-match series.De Kock has cited his intentions to spend more time with his growing family for the timing and reason for his relatively early retirement from the format. He and his wife, Sasha, are … [Read more...] about Quinton De Kock Announces Retirement From Test Cricket
New look for Gen3 Camaro Supercar
The sole Chevrolet prototype was dressed in silver and black for its launch at the Bathurst 1000 last December and the series of test days at Queensland Raceway earlier this year. However a recent pause in the testing programme has prompted a change to the Camaro, which will now sport a matte black livery with gold decals and white Chevrolet Racing branding. The new look is expected to make its on-track debut during a shakedown at Queensland Raceway tomorrow, before its public debut comes at the … [Read more...] about New look for Gen3 Camaro Supercar
No Women’s Sevens for Russia
Following World Rugby’s suspension of Russia and Belarus from all international and cross-border rugby competitions, the World Rugby EXCO has confirmed the resulting implications for rugby sevens competitions in 2022.World Rugby EXCO has confirmed that Russia’s suspension means they cannot compete in the remainder of the women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022, the men’s World Rugby Challenger Series 2022 or participate in the qualification process for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022. Russia is … [Read more...] about No Women’s Sevens for Russia
French Speaking Volunteers Needed
Rugby World Cup 2023’s Volunteers Programme “Team 2023” is now open to the general public. Future members of Team 2023 will live a unique experience and play a crucial role at the heart of the 10th Rugby World Cup, from 8 September to 28 October, 2023.France 2023 opened its Volunteers Programme on Monday, 7 March to find the faces and smiles of the next men’s Rugby World Cup. Team 2023 will be an integral and crucial part of the adventure throughout the 10 host cities of the … [Read more...] about French Speaking Volunteers Needed
50 for Willemse in Stellenbosch
Damian Willemse will celebrate a half-century of DHL Stormers caps in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Zebre Parma in Stellenbosch on Sunday.The DHL Stormers will be playing their first-ever competitive match at the Danie Craven Stadium, as well as their first home game against European opposition when action gets underway at 18h05 (SAST) on Sunday. The 23-year-old Willemse made his DHL Stormers debut in 2017 at the age of just 18 and will start at inside centre against the … [Read more...] about 50 for Willemse in Stellenbosch
Germany’s young stars hold their nerve
While the match ended 1-1, the visiting German side are more likely to be pleased with the result than their India coounterparts. Not only did they take the bonus point when they won the shoot-out but, for many of the players, they performed with confidence on one of the iconic hockey stages, the Kalinga Stadium in India.Akim Bouchouchi will have been pleased with the way his young and inexperienced side competed against India in, what was for most of his players, their first taste of FIH Hockey … [Read more...] about Germany’s young stars hold their nerve
Top (and Bottom) ranked World Rugby Men’s Teams
The World Rugby Rankings of the Men’s Rugby Teams (updated 7 March 2022) sees an unchanged top team, Spain the biggest mover up by two places to no. 15 and the biggest faller, Romania, moving down two places to no. 17 on the list of 109 teams.Men’s Rankings: South Africa New Zealand France England Ireland Australia Wales Scotland Argentina Japan Fiji Samoa Georgia Italy Spain Tonga Romania USA Uruguay Portugal Canada Hong … [Read more...] about Top (and Bottom) ranked World Rugby Men’s Teams
Wales Women XV v USA Falcons
Wales Women head coach Ioan Cunningham has named an ‘exciting’ squad to take on USA Falcons at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday.“It’s a great opportunity to see some players in a Wales jersey for the first time along with some players who are returning to the side that we as a management team haven’t seen before. “It will be great to see the likes of Kayleigh Powell and Kelsey Jones in a Wales jersey for the first time since injury and Sioned Harries is settling in well into the environment too. She … [Read more...] about Wales Women XV v USA Falcons
Vodacom URC shake-up on the cards
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship log could see a big shake-up in the next few weeks as the Northern Hemisphere teams start heading south in six of the next seven rounds, which could give the South African sides exactly the boost they need to challenge for places in the top eight.This round marks the first time teams from Europe will play in South Africa this season, and this is sure to spice up the competition further as the tournament reaches a climax. The Cell C Sharks and Scarlets will … [Read more...] about Vodacom URC shake-up on the cards
Five FNB Varsity Cup players who impressed (Round 4)
VarsityCup.co.za selects the standout players from the five matches played on Monday.CHRIS HUMPHRIES (FNB WITS) FNB Wits scored 53 points and five tries to hand title favourites FNB UFS Shimlas their first defeat of the season. While there were many standouts for the plucky side from Johannesburg, flyhalf Chris Humphries delivered a commanding all-round showing, and contributed 26 points via an accurate goal-kicking performance. ANDRÉ FOUCHÉ (FNB NWU EAGLES) The powerful No 8 has been one … [Read more...] about Five FNB Varsity Cup players who impressed (Round 4)
Sainz hopes F1 drivers don’t have to live with “annoying” porpoising
F1 teams found their first pre-season test at Barcelona in Spain last month over shadowed by their cars suffering from excessive bouncing on the straights. The issue, which is a legacy of the switch to more ground effect aerodynamics for 2022, affected all teams to some extent but a few were able to get a better handle on it. However, getting rid of the porpoising without compromising performance will be quite tricky as teams prepare for the start of the season, and that could leave drivers in a … [Read more...] about Sainz hopes F1 drivers don’t have to live with “annoying” porpoising
Tuks No 8: FNB Varsity Cup keeps you positive
FNB UP-Tuks No 8 Divan Venter tells VarsityCup.co.za about his passion for cattle farming and his rugby journey.Where did you grow up?I was raised in Moot in Pretoria and attended Die Hoërskool Menlopark just up the road. Who inspired you to play rugby?My father, who always told stories of when he played. We are also South African boys, so we grow up with rugby; it’s a natural thing to play. My parents play a big role in my life, especially my mom with my studies. She always tells me … [Read more...] about Tuks No 8: FNB Varsity Cup keeps you positive
Uralkali seeks sponsorship repayment from Haas F1 team
During the Barcelona F1 pre-season test Haas suspended its sponsorship with Russian company Uralkali in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine and after a review announced it had cut ties completely with the brand and driver Nikita Mazepin, son of company boss Dmitry Mazepin. Uralkali has released a statement in reaction to the termination of its contract with Haas and will aim to claim back its full 2022 sponsorship funding from the team. If successful, Uralkali states it will use sponsorship … [Read more...] about Uralkali seeks sponsorship repayment from Haas F1 team
Wales Women focus on health for International Women’s Day
To mark International Women’s Day, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is raising the profile of some important female health initiatives.The first 12 full-time contracts were awarded to Wales Women players in the New Year, and 11 players on retainer contracts have since joined the programme. Progress has been made on all fronts since the start of the programme with the focus now moving to a squad-based environment ahead of the Tik Tok Women’s Six Nations. Along with rugby skills and strength and … [Read more...] about Wales Women focus on health for International Women’s Day
