Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell can’t wait for some form of normality to return when the Blitzboks start the defence of their crown in the 2022 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, which kicks off in Dubai next month, building up to the Commonwealth Games in July and culminating in the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town in September.The 2022 World Series will include 10 men’s and seven women’s rounds over six months, kicking off in Dubai and including new tournaments in Spain and France. The … [Read more...] about HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 schedule unveiled
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Inaugural Basketball Africa League Ubuntu Award
In recognition of Benayad-Cherif’s efforts, the BAL will donate $5,000 to benefit a charitable organization of Hichem Benayad-Cherif’s choice.The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced that Hichem Benayad-Cherif, a forward for Algeria’s Groupement Sportif des Pétroliers (GSP), has received the inaugural BAL Ubuntu Award for his ongoing efforts to use the game of basketball to positively impact the lives of Algerian youth. Benayad-Cherif founded Elite Student Athlete Academy (ESA Academy) … [Read more...] about Inaugural Basketball Africa League Ubuntu Award
Glasgow sign GB7s star Fergusson
Glasgow Warriors have further bolstered their midfield options for the United Rugby Championship and Heineken Champions Cup campaigns, after 2021 Olympian and Scotland 7s captain Robbie Fergusson agreed a return to his first professional club.The centre will join Danny Wilson’s playing group on a full-time basis in January 2022, splitting his time in the interim between the club and his Team GB and Scotland 7s commitments. It will be for a third spell in Glasgow colours for the midfield man, … [Read more...] about Glasgow sign GB7s star Fergusson
Wales Woman Autumn Squad
The Wales Women coaching team for the three-match autumn series have selected a squad of 36 to face Japan, South Africa and Canada next month.Siwan Lillicrap captains the squad which contains six uncapped players – forwards Kat Evans (Saracens), Liliana Podpadec (Llandaff North) and Madi Johns (Porth Harlequins) and backs Jade Mullen (Harlequins), Leanne Burnell (Pontyclun Falcons) and Flo Williams (Wasps). Kat and Jade were part of the Wales Sevens Rugby Europe squad in the summer while Flo was … [Read more...] about Wales Woman Autumn Squad
adidas Boxing Unveils The New Tilt 350™ Boxing Gloves New Design…
“We believe in leaving a big footprint in the Ring yet a small footprint on the earth,” said Christophe Dessalles, Managing Director, adidas Boxing. NEW YORK (PRWEB) October 08, 2021 New Design Technology and Vegan, Sustainable Cactus Leather Anchors New Tilt product lineProduct video is here: https://youtu.be/ezUogKP0P8Y adidas Boxing today announced the launch of its Tilt 350 Professional Grade Training / Sparring boxing gloves. The Tilt 350 boxing glove features a new registered design … [Read more...] about adidas Boxing Unveils The New Tilt 350™ Boxing Gloves New Design…
GovX Announces Partnership with Stipe Miocic, MMA Champ and Ohio…
MMA Heavyweight Champ Stipe Miocic at his fire station in Valley View, OH. “I’m proud to join forces with GovX to help spread the word to firefighters across the country, and more men and women with service-related backgrounds.” – Stipe Miocic SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) October 08, 2021 GovX.com, the online shopping site exclusively for current and former military, first responders, and federal employees, has partnered with Stipe Miocic, the MMA heavyweight champion and Ohio firefighter. The alliance … [Read more...] about GovX Announces Partnership with Stipe Miocic, MMA Champ and Ohio…
ILCA Nationals 2021 – Video
The International Laser Class sailed their annual National Championships out of the Port of Port Elizabeth in Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay from 1 to 4 October 2021. Here the fleet leave the Port en-masse on their way to the sailing area in Algoa Bay on the last day of the regatta – Monday 4 October 2021.. The regatta was hosted jointly by Redhouse Yacht Club and Sailing PE. Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! Reader Interactions Gqeberha's Latest News and Events can be accessed on … [Read more...] about ILCA Nationals 2021 – Video
2021 International Laser Class Regatta – Gqeberha
The 2021 International Laser Class sailed their National Championships in Algoa Bay, Gqeberha from 1 to 4 October 2021.Hosted by the Redhouse Yacht Club and Sailing PE the 54 entrants sailed 10 races over three days with Saturday being blown out. The Algoa Bay Weather Didn’t disappoint Laser Sailors contesting the 2021 Laser Nationals from 1 to 4 OCtober 2021. There were 16 entries in the ILCA 4 CLASS (4.7), 23 in the ILCA 6 CLASS (Radial) and 15 in the ILCA 6 CLASS (Full). Sailors travelled to … [Read more...] about 2021 International Laser Class Regatta – Gqeberha
RYC WARM UP RUNS powered by PUMA NITRO culminate this week!
The action of the RYC WARM UP RUNS powered by PUMA NITRO will culminate in Joburg, Durban and Cape Town this coming Thursday 07 October 2021 at the RYC WARM UP RUN #4 powered by PUMA NITRO. Photo: Tobias GinsbergThe action of the RYC WARM UP RUNS powered by PUMA NITRO will culminate this coming Thursday 07 October 2021 with eager RYC supporters taking to the streets of Joburg, Durban and Cape Town ready to complete a 5km run as they #WearTest the PUMA NITRO running range for one last time at the … [Read more...] about RYC WARM UP RUNS powered by PUMA NITRO culminate this week!
The search for SA’s best athletics school kicks off at Twizza Super School Series Regional Qualifier #1
Precious Molepo from Prestige College ran a new PB in the Girls U17 200m in a time of 24.14 seconds. Molepo also secured the top spot on the podium in the Girls U17 400m in an impressive time of 54.16 seconds. Photo: Tobias GinsbergThe Twizza Super School Series Regional Qualifier #1 inspired nail-biting Track & Field action at the Ruimsig Athletics Stadium (Roodepoort) on Wednesday 29 September 2021 with a strong contingent SA schools toeing the line ready to contend for the coveted title … [Read more...] about The search for SA’s best athletics school kicks off at Twizza Super School Series Regional Qualifier #1
Cape Town Stadium welcomes name change to become DHL Stadium
Something else from MyGqeberhaAssistant Springbok Coach, Deon Davids, takes questions from the Media ahead of the Springboks first test against Georgia on Friday. In the lead-up to the 2019 Rugby Championship opener in Johannesburg, Davids was spotted at a Springbok training session wearing a team tracksuit and chatting with the other coaches. Erasmus played down speculation at the time, stating that Davids had joined the session as ‘an observer’. Following the 2019 Rugby World Cup, SA Rugby … [Read more...] about Cape Town Stadium welcomes name change to become DHL Stadium
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality ready to host National Lifesaving Championships
It’s all systems go for the DHL Lifesaving South Africa National Championships which will be hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality from Saturday, 2 October 2021, attracting more than 1000 athletes.On Tuesday, 29 September, NMBM Deputy Executive Mayor, Cllr Luxolo Namette officially welcomed the athletes from across the country who will be taking part in the much anticipated competition. The Championships are making a return to the Bay after the 2020 edition had to be cancelled due to the … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality ready to host National Lifesaving Championships
Libbok Debut for DHL Stormers in Treviso
Manie Libbok will make his DHL Stormers debut at flyhalf in the opening Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Benetton Treviso in Italy on Saturday.The DHL Stormers get their campaign underway against the Italian side in a match that kicks off at 14h00 on Saturday at the Stadio Monigo in Treviso. Libbok will link up with scrumhalf Paul de Wet, while Stefan Ungerer is also set to make his DHL Stormers debut from the replacements bench when he comes on for De Wet in the second … [Read more...] about Libbok Debut for DHL Stormers in Treviso
New match calendar must give coaches the chance to build
International match calendar under review, with nothing decided from 2024 onwards; Avram Grant calls for an end to stop-start calendar; Former Israel coach says reform proposals a ‘win-win’ for clubs and national teams.Avram Grant has called for changes to the international match calendar, saying that the status quo is “a nightmare” for coaches and that proposals for reform would be beneficial for clubs, national teams and players at any level. Grant asserts that coaches need time to work with … [Read more...] about New match calendar must give coaches the chance to build
FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021
Following last week’s announcement by Hockey Australia and Hockey New Zealand that they will no longer be able to participate to the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021 due to COVID-related international travel restrictions put in place by their respective governments, both teams have been replaced by the USA and Canada.Since the qualification process for the event stipulates that the Pan American Hockey Federation has the quota of the first reserve, the USA – who finished … [Read more...] about FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021
