It has long been a regular bone of contention among IndyCar front-runners that backmarkers often fight hard to remain on the lead lap when they’re about to be lapped, hoping for a caution flag that will bunch the field, allowing them to latch onto the back of the pack. On road and street courses they can hit the push-to-pass for surplus boost to defend against a leader who might be being more prudent with the boost, either preserving it for his own battles or for fuel consumption reasons.A … [Read more...] about IndyCar’s revised blue-flag rule makes no difference, say aces
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2022 FNB Varsity Cup teams (Round 3)
The team lineups for the third round of the FNB Varsity Cup on Monday.FNB CUT IXIAS vs FNB UFS SHIMLAS (Monday, 17:00, CUT Rugby Stadium, SuperSport channel 211) FNB CUT Ixias – 15 David Cary, 14 Tsepo Malumane, 13 Gian Bester, 12 Jandré de Beer, 11 Jacquin van Wyk, 10 Xavier Swartbooi, 9 Zinedene Booysen, 8 Luvuyo Ndevu (c), 7 Francois Bester, 6 Jan Kotze, 5 Kevin Strydom, 4 Ulrich Stander, 3 Cohen Kiewit, 2 Tiaan Drotske, 1 Albertus Venter.Subs: 16 Tebogo Masemola, 17 … [Read more...] about 2022 FNB Varsity Cup teams (Round 3)
How no DRS and heavy fuel load disguised Alpine’s F1 test progress
Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon had a fairly low-key week at the first Barcelona pre-season test, before running was cut short by an hydraulics problem on the final day.But even though the team never featured near the top of the timesheets, Alpine thinks a combination of factors meant its true potential was never going to be on display. One of the key contributors was a decision not to run DRS in the test – which was worth around seven tenths of a second per lap – but the team also elected to … [Read more...] about How no DRS and heavy fuel load disguised Alpine’s F1 test progress
Extreme Racing Festival
The Volkswagen Motorsport team will kick off the 2022 racing season with the opening race at Killarney Raceway in Cape Town on 5 March 2022.The Volkswagen Motorsport team will compete in the popular CompCare Polo Cup as well as the Global Touring Cars (GTC) series. The GTC Series, which started in 2016, has grown to be one of South Africa’s premiere racing competitions. This year will see four brands competing for the title over seven races. “We are excited to be racing the Golf 8 GTI in the … [Read more...] about Extreme Racing Festival
Scotland team named for RWC 2021 qualification decider
Scotland Women Head Coach Bryan Easson today named his team for the decisive Rugby World Cup 2021 Final Qualification match against Colombia at The Sevens Stadium, Dubai (Friday 25 February, kick-off 3pm GMT / 7pm local time) – live on BBC ALBA.Scotland are one game away from a place in this year’s tournament, with the winners of this Friday’s match joining hosts New Zealand, Australia and Wales in Pool A of the Rugby World Cup. Easson has opted for continuity in selection for the final leg of … [Read more...] about Scotland team named for RWC 2021 qualification decider
FIFA Condemns Russian Use of Force
FIFA has condemned the use of force by Russia in Ukraine and any type of violence to resolve conflicts. Violence is never a solution and FIFA calls on all parties to restore peace through constructive dialogue. FIFA also continues to express our solidarity to the people affected by this conflict.Regarding football matters in both Ukraine and Russia, FIFA will continue to monitor the situation and updates in relation to the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™? qualifiers will be communicated in … [Read more...] about FIFA Condemns Russian Use of Force
Titans v Dolphins: What happened to the team that toppled Western Province? #CSAT20Challenge
An overcast day greeted the two teams playing the first semi-final of the day in the Cricket SA T20 Challenge at St Georges Park in Gqeberha.Going into the ground the Security Guard informed me with much conviction that the Dolphins would be the wiiners in this first clash. In hindsight I want some of what he was smoking! Todays match was one in which we saw the Lowest Powerplay Figures, a Hat Trick, the Lowest Opening innings of the tournament and a Williams’ Maiden Record. Momentum Titans … [Read more...] about Titans v Dolphins: What happened to the team that toppled Western Province? #CSAT20Challenge
Yellow + Yellow = Red
Leva Fifita of Connacht Rugby’s case was heard by a Judicial Officer after he received two yellow cards, resulting in a red card in the United Rugby Championship Round 12 game against Scarlets on Saturday, February 19.The incidents occurred in the 62nd and 75th minute of the fixture at Parc y Scarlets. The Player received yellow cards for Law 9.7a and 9.1 which resulted in the red card.Law 9.7a – A player must not intentionally infringe any law of the game.Law 9.1 – When a player and an opponent … [Read more...] about Yellow + Yellow = Red
Barcelona F1 2022 testing: The latest technical images
Williams FW44 front wing detail Photo by: Giorgio Piola A look underneath the Williams FW44’s front wing which is far less complex than we’re used to, as teams can no longer used strakes or overtly complex flap geometries. Also note the camera mounted to the FOM camera pod. AlphaTauri AT03 floor detail Photo by: Giorgio Piola The AlphaTauri AT03 has a floor cutout midway along its length where a flapped section is mounted above the floor in its place. Alpine A522 side detail Photo by: … [Read more...] about Barcelona F1 2022 testing: The latest technical images
FNB UFS Shimlas’ hat-trick hero: I will improve
VarsityCup.co.za caught up with FNB UFS Shimlas flank Thabo Ndimande, the standout player in the second round of the tournament.You’ve represented the Junior Springboks and FNB UFS Shimlas – but where did your rugby journey begin?I attended Brakpan Primary School, a small unknown school which never really got exposure. Thereafter, I got the opportunity to further my career at Hoërskool Hans Moore, which is where I believe I grabbed every opportunity with both hands, playing in every provincial … [Read more...] about FNB UFS Shimlas’ hat-trick hero: I will improve
Papa Johns Tartan Touch delivers record number of hubs for 2022
This year, 63 clubs will operate as Tartan Touch hubs with a record number of successful applicants being chosen, including 19 newly-established hubs.Today Scottish Rugby announced the return of the popular non-contact rugby programme, Tartan Touch, after a two-season hiatus due to covid-19. Following the new partnership between Scottish Rugby and Papa Johns which was launched last month, this season the programme will be know as ‘Papa Johns Tartan Touch’, with the pizza delivery brand proudly … [Read more...] about Papa Johns Tartan Touch delivers record number of hubs for 2022
Awesome Bowling Record for Ziyaad Abrahams – #CSAT20Challenge
Match 26 of the Cricket SA Challenge series was contested between the GBets Rocks and ITEC Knights at St Georges Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday 22 February 2022.The Knights, on the bottom of the log, were playing for pride as they and the Lions had been eliminated. The Knights won the toss and elected to bat sending Klijnhans and Snyman in to face Mahima. Pride be buggered was the sentiment as the Knights raced to 27 runs off of the first 12 balls for one of the highest run rates seen in a while – … [Read more...] about Awesome Bowling Record for Ziyaad Abrahams – #CSAT20Challenge
Siya Kolisi – Take on Tomorrow
This ‘Player in Focus’ content series forms part of the United Rugby Championship’s ‘Take on Tomorrow’ programme designed to inspire change through the power of rugby and provide a platform that recognises the impact that its players and teams make away from the field of play. This content will be showcased on the United Rugby Championship’s social media channels “@URCofficial” on Instagram, Facebook, Tik-Tok, YouTube and Twitter and feature more players from the league over the coming weeks and … [Read more...] about Siya Kolisi – Take on Tomorrow
Warriors One Step Closer to Semi as Titans dash Dragons Hopes
Into the final stretch of the Cricket SA Challenge with Match 25 of the 31 match series being contested between the North West Dragons and Multiply Titans at St Georges Park in Gqeberha on Tueseday 22 February 2022.This is a match in which the Warriors would be rooting for a win by the Titans as that would keep their semi-final hopes alive. Western Province, Titans and the Rocks have all qualified for a semi-final spot. If the Dragons win both remaining matches (against Titans and Warriors) they … [Read more...] about Warriors One Step Closer to Semi as Titans dash Dragons Hopes
Morné Steyn out for three weeks.
A Disciplinary Committee met on Thursday, 17 February 2022 to consider the Red Card shown to Morné Steyn (No 10) of the Vodacom Bulls in their match against the Cell C Sharks on Saturday, 12 February 2022.The incident occurred in the 11th minute of the United Rugby Championship Round 12 fixture at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The Player received a red card for a contravention of Law 9.13 – A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. Dangerous tackling includes, but is not … [Read more...] about Morné Steyn out for three weeks.
