The race to the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division playoffs is well and truly on, but this weekend the focus will be on Potchefstroom, where the Leopards and Down Touch Griffons clash in the First Division final on Friday afternoon.The Leopards won the right to host the First Division final after finishing with five victories from their six league games – the same as the Griffons – but the team from North West had one more bonus point. Friday’s hosts will go into the final high on confidence … [Read more...] about Bulls on Top
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High Performance Sevens Rugby camp in Mauritius
More than 30 young Mauritian players aged 12 to 16 years old were able to discover the professional world of high level sport through a 5-day training course focused on High Performance. After several months of confinement and after watching the Tokyo Olympic Games, the young rugby players had a tenfold desire to get out their spikes.On the menu, 3 training sessions per day from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, a tailor-made program designed by Sevens Academy around workshops related to Technique, Physics, … [Read more...] about High Performance Sevens Rugby camp in Mauritius
Turn your miles into smiles by taking on the RYC Series RUN FOR A CAUSE Challenge!
The RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) Series’ latest Strava Challenge is encouraging runners to put their love for running to good use by “RUNNING FOR A CAUSE” on Saturday 14 August 2021. Photo: Tobias GinsbergThe RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) Series’ latest Strava Challenge is encouraging runners to put their love for running to good use by “RUNNING FOR A CAUSE” on Saturday 14 August 2021. “Charity support has been an important focus of the RYC Series since the inception of the first event, the CAPE TOWN 12K CITYRUN … [Read more...] about Turn your miles into smiles by taking on the RYC Series RUN FOR A CAUSE Challenge!
Fedhealth MTB Challenge announces Prize Purse for 2021!
Taking place at the picturesque Blaauwklippen Wine Estate (Stellenbosch) on Sunday 12 September 2021, the 6th annual Fedhealth MTB Challenge will boast a whopping R30 000 prize purse for the Marathon (+-60km). Photo: Tobias GinsbergTaking place at the picturesque Blaauwklippen Wine Estate (Stellenbosch) on Sunday 12 September 2021, the 6th annual Fedhealth MTB Challenge will boast a whopping R30 000 prize purse for the Marathon (+-60km). “The financial impact of the pandemic has been … [Read more...] about Fedhealth MTB Challenge announces Prize Purse for 2021!
Nathi Joins the ‘Verkrampte Aunties’
Sports minister Nathi Mthethwa recently said that the team that SA sent to the Olympic Games in Tokyo does not reflect the demographics of the country.So, in one fell swoop, he spat on the achievements of all sportspersons along with showing that he has no grasp of the committment and dedication required to reach this high level. It seems as though he is joining the old verkrampte aunties in the stands by measuring success based on the colour of the participants and not on the glory that they … [Read more...] about Nathi Joins the ‘Verkrampte Aunties’
This is ‘just the start’ for Vanasch and his Lions
Lausanne, Switzerland: Vincent Vanasch is the proud owner of an Olympic gold medal after the 33-year-old and his team defeated Australia in a pulsating final at the Oi Hockey Stadium in Tokyo.“It is really something else. We won silver in Rio [Olympic Games 2016]. I said then that I ‘lost’ the gold medal in Rio, so this one [gold medal] is incredible.” Talking about the final to the men’s competition at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, which Belgium won on shoot-out after it finished 1-1 in … [Read more...] about This is ‘just the start’ for Vanasch and his Lions
Tokyo 2020: Netherlands defeat Argentina to take women’s Olympic crown
Day 14 (Evening): The Netherlands added the Olympic gold medal to their World, European and FIH Hockey Pro League titles thanks to a 3-1 victory over Argentina, bringing a wonderful Hockey competition at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 to a close.The win gave the Oranje their fourth Olympic crown, with the 2020 gold medal being added to those collected at Los Angeles 1984, Beijing 2008 and London 2012. For team captain Eva de Goede and star attacker Lidewij Welten, it is a third Olympic gold … [Read more...] about Tokyo 2020: Netherlands defeat Argentina to take women’s Olympic crown
KDC in Gqeberha – #TheRealKDC #ExperienceNorthernCape
The city of Kimberley in the Northern Cape has positioned itself as the definitive home for extreme sports in South Africa and is stamping it’s mark on the skateboarding world.In 2013, the Kimberley Diamond Cup World Skateboarding Championships replaced the Maloof Money Cup World Championships, previously held in South Africa in 2011 and 2012. The 2013 skateboarding competition was held from September 27–29 at the Kumba Skate Plaza in Kimberley, capital of the Northern Cape Province in South … [Read more...] about KDC in Gqeberha – #TheRealKDC #ExperienceNorthernCape
Siya and Stick Chat to Media
Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick spoke to media during a virtual media conference on Friday on the eve of the deciding Castle Lager Lions Series Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions. See recording of the press conference below. The third and final test will be staged on Saturday evening at the Cape Town Stadium (kick-off 18h00 SA time), with the victorious side set to be crowned Castle Lager Lions Series winners. Go On - Share the … [Read more...] about Siya and Stick Chat to Media
Boxer Ulugbek Khakberdiev Signs with EVO as the First Athlete in the…
EVO Logo “We think Ulugbek has huge potential,” said EVO Combat Director and Head Trainer Kevin Barry. FORT MYERS, Fla. (PRWEB) July 29, 2021 Evolution Development Group. Inc. (EVO) announced today that after an extensive search, the combat team has signed Uzbekistan’s Ulugbek Khakberdiev as its first boxer and athlete in the combat division. Ulugbek has been involved in boxing his whole life and has over 300 amateur fights and his performances decorated him as “Master of Sports of … [Read more...] about Boxer Ulugbek Khakberdiev Signs with EVO as the First Athlete in the…
Monster Energy’s Maycee Barber Defeats Miranda Maverick at UFC Vegas…
Monster Energy’s Maycee Barber Defeats Miranda Maverick at UFC Vegas 32 LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) July 26, 2021 Monster Energy congratulates Maycee “The Future” Barber on her victory over Miranda Maverick at UFC Vegas 32 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday night. In the Main Card fight in the Women’s Flyweight division, the 23-year-old from Greeley, Colorado, went the distance against her opponent to earn a split decision victory (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) after Round 3. UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. … [Read more...] about Monster Energy’s Maycee Barber Defeats Miranda Maverick at UFC Vegas…
Monster Energy’s Sean O’Malley Defeats Kris Moutinho Via TKO at UFC…
Monster Energy’s Sean O’Malley Defeats Kris Moutinho Via TKO at UFC 264 “Kris is a tough motherf*cker. He took this fight on eleven days’ notice when a lot of other UFC fighters wouldn’t take this.”- Sean O’Malley LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) July 12, 2021 Suga does it again! Monster Energy congratulates Sean O’Malley on his knockout victory over Kris Moutinho at UFC 264 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday night. In the Main Card fight in the bantamweight division, the 26-year-old … [Read more...] about Monster Energy’s Sean O’Malley Defeats Kris Moutinho Via TKO at UFC…
Springboks Land in Gqeberha
The Springboks arrived in Nelson Mandela Bay on Sunday with their focus set firmly on the Castle Lager Rugby Championship against Argentina, Australia and New Zealand.This comes after the Boks wrapped up their Castle Lager Lions Series campaign with a dramatic 19-16 victory in the final Test against the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town on Saturday. RG Snyman (lock) will rejoin the squad next week, after Duane Vermeulen (No 8), Rosko Specman (wing), Jaden Hendrikse (scrumhalf) and Johan … [Read more...] about Springboks Land in Gqeberha
First Two Quarters Set RockBox Fitness on Pace for Record Growth Year
“We were incredibly confident coming into this year,” said RockBox Fitness CEO April Fisk. “It’s always great to see that confidence validated through new and prospective franchisees committing to the brand’s vision.” HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (PRWEB) July 08, 2021 RockBox Fitness, one of the nation’s fastest-growing boutique fitness franchises, enters the second half of 2021 on pace for a record year in several areas of business. In the first two quarters, RockBox Fitness opened 13 new locations, … [Read more...] about First Two Quarters Set RockBox Fitness on Pace for Record Growth Year
Down to the Wire for 3rd And Final Crunch Test Between Springboks and Lions in Cape Town
The 3rd and final crunch test match between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions kicked off on Saturday 7 August 2021 at 18h00 in Cape Town. The Springboks were led out by Centre Damian de Allende on the occasion of his 50th Test.Dan Biggar got proceedings underway for the Lions. An early penalty for the Lions saw Biggar fail. Penalty was awarded in a kickable position to the Lions after Handre Pollard knocked a high ball forward, before Jasper Wiese played it in an off-side … [Read more...] about Down to the Wire for 3rd And Final Crunch Test Between Springboks and Lions in Cape Town
