Wales Women’s captain Siwan Lillicrap believes her team are “going places” as they look to back up an opening autumn win over Japan against South Africa on Saturday.Bristol Bears No 8 Lillicrap scored the opening try in Wales’ 23-5 success over Japan. The next opponents for Ioan Cunningham’s side at Cardiff Arms Park are the Springbok Women. Lillicrap and her team-mates are fully focused on that challenge.“The Japan win was massive. I am so proud of the girls and it was a massive relief,” … [Read more...] about Going Places
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Massive step in the right direction for SA water polo
Hot on the heels of a historic double appearance at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, South African water polo was given another massive boost with both the SA women’s and men’s under-17 teams returning victorious from the EU Nations tournament in Europe.The two tournaments took place in the Czech Republic a few weeks apart. First up was the women’s event in which the South African team recorded victories over Lithuania, Czech Republic, Austria, England and Slovakia to take top honours. With very … [Read more...] about Massive step in the right direction for SA water polo
“The more we play, the better we will become”
The Springbok Women’s squad will depart Vannes on Wednesday for the second leg of their November Series 2021 with much more clarity and determination than what they arrived with in France 10 days ago.Not only did the stay in the Brittany region provide the squad with a much-needed opportunity to put their heads down and do some serious training, but they also played a tough Test against France on Saturday and despite the 46-3 score line, it turned out to be an outcome that left the South … [Read more...] about “The more we play, the better we will become”
Praise for Boks
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber lauded the South African players for their stamina to outlast Wales for a 23-18 victory in the opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in Cardiff on Saturday, which ended the team’s eight-year winning drought in Wales.The Springboks broke the dam wall in the second half in pouring rain at the Principality Stadium after keeping the scoreboard ticking with penalty goals in the first half, after which Wales led by 12-9, to finish the match with one try … [Read more...] about Praise for Boks
French Defeat Boks
The lopsided score-line in the Test between France and the Springbok Women tells one story with regards to clinical finishing, but for the visiting team in Vannes, not the full story of the match.There were lots of positives, according to both Springbok Women’s head coach Stanley Raubenheimer, as well as captain, Nolusindiso Booi, who said the team showed great character and fight, despite being outplayed 46-3. “They stayed in the match until the very last play, and we got a reward in the end, … [Read more...] about French Defeat Boks
Scotland team to face Australia
Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has selected an experienced side to play Australia at BT Murrayfield on Sunday 7 November – live on Amazon Prime – kick-off at 2:15pm.It features only one change in the starting XV from the team which ended the 2021 Guinness Six Nations tournament with an historic win against France in Paris, with loosehead prop Pierre Schoeman earning his second cap after injury ruled out Rory Sutherland. Head Coach Townsend has selected all the available Scottish British … [Read more...] about Scotland team to face Australia
Final team for Carling Champions match confirmed
Some of South Africa’s most exciting provincial players will be on display in the Carling Champions Match against Kenya, in a pioneering clash which kicks off at 13h00 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, and will be broadcast live on SuperSport.In a first for local rugby, fans were asked to select the team, and the players with the most votes from supporters across South Africa were named for this historic match against Kenya. Due to a number of withdrawals, two additions were made to … [Read more...] about Final team for Carling Champions match confirmed
Booi makes welcome return for Springbok Women
Nolusindiso Booi will lead the Springbok Women for the first time since 2018 when they take on France in their November Series opener in Vannes on Saturday, while coach Stanley Raubenheimer also handed first starts to Libbie Janse van Rensburg (flyhalf) and the uncapped Nadine Roos (wing).The experienced Booi last played for South Africa in 2018 and makes a much-anticipated return to the squad, which will also be bolstered by the return of Tayla Kinsey, Babalwa Latsha and Rights Mkhari, with the … [Read more...] about Booi makes welcome return for Springbok Women
Gachaga to make merry in the Mother City at the Absa CAPE TOWN 12K CITYRUN
The fastest man to ever race over 12km, Morris Munene Gachaga, is back in the Mother City, Cape Town in an attempt to break his own World Best Time at the 2021 Absa CAPE TOWN 12K CITYRUN on Sunday 21 November. Photo: Tobias Ginsberg / Anthony GroteIf there were any doubts that road running is back in South Africa and once again at the highest level, then these were surely put to bed with the announcement that the fastest man to ever race over 12km is back in the Mother City, Cape Town in an … [Read more...] about Gachaga to make merry in the Mother City at the Absa CAPE TOWN 12K CITYRUN
PUMA School of Speed #2 heads to TuksAthletics Stadium this coming Saturday!
Exciting Track & Field competition is on the cards this coming weekend when the PUMA School of Speed #2 gets underway at the TuksAthletics Stadium on Saturday 06 November 2021. Photo: Tobias GinsbergExciting Track & Field competition is on the cards this coming weekend when the PUMA School of Speed #2 gets underway at the TuksAthletics Stadium on Saturday 06 November 2021. Headed by the World’s Fastest Man, Usain Bolt, the PUMA School of Speed Series was launched in 2016 with the goal of … [Read more...] about PUMA School of Speed #2 heads to TuksAthletics Stadium this coming Saturday!
Sailing in Gqeberha LEADS the Way
Offshore sailing in Nelson Mandela Bay has been through many ups and downs these last few years.The now defunct Algoa Bay Yacht Club was based in the Port of Port Elizabeth for 57 years and chucked out by Transnet over a rental dispute. A new sailing club was established by members – Sailing PE – and this band if dedicated sailors continued sailing on Algoa Bay and taking part in many offshore regattas. from 1 to 4 October 2021 Sailing PE, in conjunction with the Redhouse Yacht Club hosted a … [Read more...] about Sailing in Gqeberha LEADS the Way
Keeping Hope Alive
Approximately seven thousand supporters took to the streets in towns and cities across South Africa for the second Virtual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer.This is a 20% growth compared to the first Virtual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer in 2020, according to Algoa FM marketing manager Lesley Geyer. The Eastern Cape’s biggest mass participation charity event went virtual in 2020 to comply with Covid-19 protocols – which has expanded the reach of the walk beyond the traditional Gqeberha … [Read more...] about Keeping Hope Alive
Track & Field stars prove they are #ForeverFaster at PUMA School of Speed #1 in Paarl!
The Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium (Paarl) was a hive of activity on Saturday 30 October 2021 with a strong contingent of junior track & field stars toeing the line ready to prove that their future is #ForeverFaster at the PUMA School of Speed #1. Photo: Chris HitchcockThe Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium (Paarl) was a hive of activity on Saturday 30 October 2021 with a strong contingent of junior track & field stars toeing the line ready to prove that their future is #ForeverFaster at the … [Read more...] about Track & Field stars prove they are #ForeverFaster at PUMA School of Speed #1 in Paarl!
Starting XV for Carling Champions Match revealed
The names of the 15 players in the starting team for the exciting Carling Champions Match – which was selected by fans of the Carling Currie Cup teams – were revealed on Thursday, with Vodacom Bulls hooker Schalk Erasmus leading the way with the most votes from rugby supporters across South Africa.The Champions Match will be played on Saturday, 6 November at Loftus Versfeld, where the selected team, to be coached by Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White, will face Kenya. Erasmus is followed … [Read more...] about Starting XV for Carling Champions Match revealed
Virtual Cycle Challenge
The Nedbank Sports Trust Virtual Cycle Challenge #Piketberg takes place on 30 & 31 October 2021. This challenge was launched last year during the COVID-19 pandemic as an alternative to the annual cycle race in Piketberg on the West Coast.‘Instead of postponing the Piketberg event, we transformed it into a virtual cycling challenge for everyone to participate; it’s not a race, it’s a challenge to achieve your personal best or simply to ride any distance and have fun,’ says Tobie Badenhorst, … [Read more...] about Virtual Cycle Challenge
