One of the many highlights of the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race is “Dress Up Day” which will be celebrated on the third and final stage, on Monday 21 March. Photo: Tobias Ginsberg“Let Nature Give You A Run For Your Money” South Africa’s premier 3-Day Stage Race, the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN will celebrate its 12th anniversary at the picturesque Houw Hoek Hotel (Bot River, Overberg Region /Western Cape) from Saturday 19 to Monday 21 March 2022. One of the many highlights of this … [Read more...] about “Dress Up Day” guaranteed to impress at the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race
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Fresh challenges for Blitzboks
The more things change, the more they stay the same for the Springbok Sevens squad who will play in Spain this weekend for the first time since the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series started way back in 1999.Tournaments in Malaga and Seville have been added to the World Series, in place of Hamilton and Sydney, and in addition to the excitement of playing at new venues, Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi is also happy to welcome back Wales, Scotland and England to the normal ebb and flow of … [Read more...] about Fresh challenges for Blitzboks
Awesome Finish by Warriors Tail Enders
The Warriors 2nd Innings in their 4 Day game against the Gbets Rocks started dismally – an early dismissal of Breetzke on 2 runs set the scene for a shattered opening gambit.Painfully slow batting and relentless pressure from the Rocks appeared to put paid to the Warriors passing the target of 259 set by the Rocks. Fireworks from the Warriors after over 65 saw two milestones in quick succession – 200 up and a Lubbe century along with an increase in runs scored per over was the pointer ahead of … [Read more...] about Awesome Finish by Warriors Tail Enders
Wins for Bulls, Cheetahs and Western Province
Defending Carling Currie Cup champions, the Vodacom Bulls, started the 2022 campaign with a bonus-point victory over the Pumas at the Mbombela Stadium on Friday evening, while the Toyota Cheetahs and the DHL Western Province also made winning starts on Saturday.The Toyota Cheetahs were made hard to work for their win over Tafel Lager Griquas in in Bloemfontein, and in the late match on Saturday, DHL Western Province were too strong for the Sigma Lions in Cape Town. Thanks to their 14-point … [Read more...] about Wins for Bulls, Cheetahs and Western Province
Warriors Roll Rocks
At the close of play in the CSA Division 1, 4 Day Series match between the Gbets Warriors and Gbets Rock on Sunday 16 January, the Warriors secured their 4th win of the series.At the resumption of play on the 4th Day of the Gbets Warriors v Gbets Rocks match at St Georges Park, Gqeberha on Sunday 16 January we saw the Warriors bowlers dominate with a quick 3 wickets falling and a score of 85/6 after 23 overs just after the morning drinks break. Warriors Cricket Coming into this, the 5th game of … [Read more...] about Warriors Roll Rocks
George Taylor to Retire
Edinburgh Rugby centre and former Scotland age-grade international George Taylor today announced his retirement from rugby due to health reasons.Taylor, 25, hasn’t featured this season due to concussion and the centre has now made the decision to hang up his boots with his own health and wellbeing paramount in his decision-making process, while taking on a new career in the family business of veterinary pharmaceutical supplies. The centre has made 38 appearances for the capital club – scoring … [Read more...] about George Taylor to Retire
Five changes to Blitzbok squad for Spain trip
Springbok Sevens playmaker Justin Geduld will return to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the first time in two years after being named in the Blitzboks squad to contest the two forthcoming tournaments in Malaga and Seville in Spain later this month.Geduld’s inclusion is one of five changes made to the squad for the first World Series event at Estadio Ciudad de Malaga, where South Africa have been included in the same pool as England, Fiji and Scotland. The experienced playmaker will return … [Read more...] about Five changes to Blitzbok squad for Spain trip
Madibaz coach seeks to build a legacy that will outlast him
New coach David Manuel will be at the helm when Madibaz compete in the Varsity Cup competition, starting on February 14. Photo: Full Stop CommunicationsNew Madibaz rugby coach David Manuel’s long-term aim is to create a sustainable legacy at the highest level. The former professional player, who turned out at fullback for the Blue Bulls, Griquas and Free State, assumed his position in November and has been focused on putting the building blocks in place for his plans. “Ultimately I’m here with … [Read more...] about Madibaz coach seeks to build a legacy that will outlast him
Stellar events ahead for international hockey
While February’s planned FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Belgium 2022 event has been sadly cancelled due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19, there is still plenty of wonderful international hockey set to take place in 2022. With two women’s FIH World Cups (one senior, one junior), FIH Hockey Pro League fixtures, the FIH Hockey5s in Lausanne, the FIH Nations Cups as well as various continental championship events that will serve as direct qualifiers for either the upcoming FIH World Cups or the … [Read more...] about Stellar events ahead for international hockey
Carling Currie Cup kicks off on Friday
The 2022-edition of the Carling Currie Cup kicks off at 19h00 on Friday, 14 January in Nelspruit when the Vodacom Bulls start the defence of their title against the New Nation Pumas at the Mbombela Stadium.The other two matches in the opening round are scheduled for Saturday in Bloemfontein at 14h30 (Toyota Cheetahs v Tafel Lager Griquas) and Cape Town at 17h00 (DHL Western Province v Sigma Lions). The Cell C Sharks have a bye. SA Rugby on Tuesday confirmed kick-off times and venues for all the … [Read more...] about Carling Currie Cup kicks off on Friday
Walker signs first professional contract with Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow Warriors have secured the services of one of the most promising young front-rowers in Scottish rugby, after FOSROC Scottish Rugby Academy product Murphy Walker put pen to paper on his first professional contract with the club.The 22-year-old tight-head follows in the recent footsteps of former Scotland U20 team-mates and fellow academy graduates such as Ross Thompson, Ollie Smith, Rory Darge and Rufus McLean in committing his future to the club, after breaking into the senior setup at … [Read more...] about Walker signs first professional contract with Glasgow Warriors
Disciplinary Update – Simon Zebo (Red Card)
A Disciplinary Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 12 to consider the red card against Simon Zebo (No 11) of Munster Rugby which occurred against Ulster Rugby on Saturday, January 8.The incident occurred in the 14th minute of the United Rugby Championship Round 10 fixture at Thomond Park. The Player received a red card for 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 … [Read more...] about Disciplinary Update – Simon Zebo (Red Card)
Scotland international Dave Cherry pens a new deal
Scotland international hooker Dave Cherry has today penned a contract extension to remain at the capital club.Cherry, 31, joined Edinburgh from Stade Niçois in 2018 and has become a mainstay at his hometown team, scoring four tries in 44 appearances. Impressive club form saw Cherry earn international honours in 2021, with the hooker making his Scotland debut in the famous Calcutta Cup victory over England at Twickenham in last season’s Guinness Six Nations. On re-signing, Cherry – who now has … [Read more...] about Scotland international Dave Cherry pens a new deal
Sevens star signs full-time with WPPR
Springbok Sevens speedster Angelo Davids has signed a two-year contract with Western Province Professional Rugby.The 22-year-old flyer made both his DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province debut in 2020 and returns full-time, having focused more on Sevens in 2021. The signing is a significant boost to the DHL Stormers’ Vodacom United Rugby Championship squad, which also features the likes of Seabelo Senatla, Sergeal Petersen and Leolin Zas as options on the wing. Davids said that he is delighted … [Read more...] about Sevens star signs full-time with WPPR
Postponed: Scarlets and Dragons
The Round 10 United Rugby Championship fixture between Scarlets and Dragons has been postponed. The game was due to take place on Saturday, January 8 in Llanelli, however, a number of positive Covid-19 cases within the Dragons playing squad have been reported by the region. The URC Medical Advisory Group has liaised with the region and having considered all the facts have deemed that the fixture cannot go ahead as scheduled. The United Rugby Championship will now consider available dates to … [Read more...] about Postponed: Scarlets and Dragons
