Prior to the weekend, Ruan Breytenbach considered himself a pool swimmer, but after completing the 5km and 10km double at the SA Open Water Championships at Marina Martinique, the 20-year-old will be switching focus.Just like in the 10km race a day earlier, the men’s 5km race came down to a last-lap battle between Breytenbach and Durban’s Connor Buck, with a frantic sprint to the finish. And once again it was Breytenbach who claimed the win. The Pretoria swimmer only just beat his rival on the … [Read more...] about Breytenbach completes impressive double as Van Rensburg claims 5km honours
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MATCHDAY WRAP: DUT make FNB Varsity Shield history
FNB DUT claimed their inaugural FNB Varsity Shield victory when they edged FNB Rhodes 8-5 in Makhanda on Sunday.At the end of the current season, the last-placed side on the combined 2021-22 FNB Varsity Shield log will drop out of the tournament. While FNB DUT remain in this precarious position after Sunday’s win, they have reduced the gap between themselves and FNB Rhodes to two log points. This bottom-of-the-table game was an error-strewn affair. Both teams buzzed with attacking intent, … [Read more...] about MATCHDAY WRAP: DUT make FNB Varsity Shield history
Bastianini: Maiden MotoGP win “unexpected” in Qatar GP
The 2020 Moto2 world champion claimed his first victory in the premier class and the Gresini team’s first since 2006 when he stormed to the win in the opening round of the 2022 campaign on his year-old Ducati.Having put in his best-ever MotoGP qualifying of second, Bastianini was expected to be in the hunt for the win on Sunday given he scored both of his podiums last year from outside of the top 10 on the grid. But Bastianini felt his potential was simply to score a podium in the 22-lap Qatar … [Read more...] about Bastianini: Maiden MotoGP win “unexpected” in Qatar GP
How Audi took the Dakar by storm with its hybrid game-changer
Julius Seebach admits he had a lump in his throat when Audi’s ground-breaking RS Q e-tron off-roader rolled away from the startline at the Dakar Rally in January.“Stephane Peterhansel was the first to start as he was the winner last year [in a Mini JCW buggy],” explains the managing director of Audi Sport, “and it was a very emotional moment given the car had only been finished just two hours beforehand. “When he started you could hear this electric sound, a whine… The second starter was Nasser … [Read more...] about How Audi took the Dakar by storm with its hybrid game-changer
FNB UP-Tuks captain: I’m a proud Mama’s boy!
FNB UP-Tuks captain Lincoln Daniels says his mother Claudette has played a big supporting role in his rugby career.Daniels, who captained the FNB NWU Eagles in last year’s FNB Varsity Cup, has made a big impact for his new team this year, as a player and as a leader. He grew up in Malmesbury but matriculated at Hoërskool Garsfontein in Pretoria and played Craven Week for the Bulls in 2016. He has also represented the Leopards U20 and senior teams. ‘My mom jokes … [Read more...] about FNB UP-Tuks captain: I’m a proud Mama’s boy!
Christopher Bell tops Larson for Cup Series pole at Las Vegas
Bell held on in the final round of Saturday’s qualifying to post the fastest average speed (182.673 mph) among the 10 cars.“I feel really good about (our car), that’s for sure,” said Bell, who has failed to finish the first two races of the 2022 season. “In practice, it took probably two runs to get the balance to where I was comfortable but I knew first run out that we were pretty competitive. “Really happy where we’re at. I love Las Vegas. I wish it was going to be a little bit warmer so we … [Read more...] about Christopher Bell tops Larson for Cup Series pole at Las Vegas
2022 FNB Varsity Shield teams (Round 2)
The team lineups for the second round of the FNB Varsity Shield on Sunday.FNB UKZN IMPI vs FNB UFH BLUES (Sunday, 13:00, Rhodes Great Field, SuperSport channels 209 & 211) FNB UKZN Impi – 15 Trent Coetzee, 14 Thobani Shangase, 13 Singele Mkhize, 12 Gacula Poswa, 11 Devandré Adendorf, 10 Dawro Kock, 9 Johan Maritz (c), 8 Menzi Mabaso, 7 CJ Osode, 6 Sinamava Ntsinde, 5 Wilhelm Fenske, 4 Nhlakanipho Mathonsi, 3 Muzomuhle Ncanana, 2 Tristan Trollip, 1 Benjamin Maseko.Subs: 16 … [Read more...] about 2022 FNB Varsity Shield teams (Round 2)
Csa Hails Umpire Shaun George For Reaching A 100-Match First Class Feat
JOHANNESBURG – Cricket South Africa (CSA) has on Friday congratulated Umpire Shaun George for officiating in his 100th First-Class match in the 4-Day Domestic Series encounter between Momentum Multiply Titans and Lions at SuperSport Park.Certainly not a novice in the field of play, George played with and against legends such as Khaya Majola and many others in the pre-Unity days. After 2/3 seasons with Eastern Province cricket, and insatiably hungry for growth, he moved to Johannesburg, where he … [Read more...] about Csa Hails Umpire Shaun George For Reaching A 100-Match First Class Feat
Marc Marquez “riding in a strange way” in Qatar MotoGP practice
The six-time world champion ended Friday’s running for the first grand prix of the 2022 season second overall behind the Suzuki of Alex Rins. Honda has radically overhauled its RC213V for the new season after several years of problems with rear traction, with Marquez admitting on Thursday that the changes are so drastic that it felt like he was riding for “another brand”. The new bike is more rear-biased to cure the traction issues, but this has meant Marquez has struggled to get to grips with … [Read more...] about Marc Marquez “riding in a strange way” in Qatar MotoGP practice
Matchday Wrap: UKZN stun WSU, UFH take down TUT
The FNB UKZN Impi rebounded from a 14-point deficit as well as a red card to beat the FNB WSU All Blacks 23-22 in the opening round of the FNB Varsity Shield on Friday.The match at Rhodes Great Field was an ill-tempered and ill-disciplined affair that witnessed a total of five cards – two for the Impi in the first half and three for the All Blacks in the latter 41 minutes of the game. The FNB WSU forwards and backs combined brilliantly to cut the Impi defence to shreds in the opening quarter. … [Read more...] about Matchday Wrap: UKZN stun WSU, UFH take down TUT
Motorsport Network wins big at Supercars Awards
For the second year running, Motorsport Network’s Australian editor Andrew van Leeuwen led the way in the journalism category. He took out the Best Supercars News story for his breaking report on the vaccination controversy that rocked the category last year. David Reynolds ended up benched for two rounds when a vaccination exemption was found to be invalid, news that was initially broken by van Leeuwen via Motorsport.com. Van Leeuwen was also named Journalist of the Year for a second … [Read more...] about Motorsport Network wins big at Supercars Awards
FNB Varsity Shield Head to Head: Mabodla vs Snyders
FNB Rhodes and FNB CPUT will look to their flyhalves to ignite the respective attacks in Makhanda on Friday night.FNB Rhodes will have their work cut out for them against the reigning FNB Varsity Shield champions. They will have to live with FNB CPUT in the forwards if they are to have any chance of claiming an upset victory. The Stallions have focused on their conditioning in the pre-season. Coach Andy Royle hopes that they will be more competitive, especially in the second half of … [Read more...] about FNB Varsity Shield Head to Head: Mabodla vs Snyders
The Rugby Africa Cup has shrunk from a celebration of an entire continent down to an unfancied provincial event
Dear Editor“I believe the decision made by the president of Rugby Africa to host the African qualifiers for the Rugby World Cup in provincial France, rather than keeping it on the African continent is completely wrong, and sends a highly disturbing message to all Africans, especially the young populace and the continent’s rising rugby community. People will rightly be asking themselves why the most prestigious rugby tournament on the continent is being moved away and … [Read more...] about The Rugby Africa Cup has shrunk from a celebration of an entire continent down to an unfancied provincial event
Harley returns for Scarlets clash
Rob Harley is one of seven alterations to the Glasgow Warriors team for tomorrow evening’s visit to the Scarlets, as Danny Wilson’s men look to extend their winning streak in the United Rugby Championship to six consecutive matches.The club’s record holder for appearances, this weekend’s match will be Harley’s first outing in Glasgow colours since December’s victory over Exeter at Scotstoun. Fresh from putting pen to paper on a new contract with the Warriors, Johnny Matthews starts for the first … [Read more...] about Harley returns for Scarlets clash
Rising star remembers FNB Varsity Cup roots
2021 FNB Varsity Cup Player That Rocks Cohen Jasper reflects on his career with FNB CUT and talks about his ambitions to represent South Africa at the highest level.Last year, Jasper scored seven tries in the 2021 FNB Varsity Cup, including the winner in FNB CUT’s first-ever win against FNB Maties. Jasper marked these tries with a unique ‘surfing-style’ celebration. It wasn’t long before Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie was drawing comparisons between Jasper and Bok superstar Cheslin Kolbe. Jasper … [Read more...] about Rising star remembers FNB Varsity Cup roots
