The organizers of one of South Africa’s largest and most successful road races, the JOBURG 10K CITYRUN, have announced that the event will take place in a virtual format on 24 September 2021. Photo: Tobias GinsbergThe organizers of one of South Africa’s largest and most successful road races, the JOBURG 10K CITYRUN, have announced that the event will take place in a virtual format on 24 September 2021. The event forms part of SA’s premier road running series, the RUN YOUR CITY Series. “We want … [Read more...] about JOBURG 10K CITYRUN goes Virtual in 2021!
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Glasgow To Face Newcastle In The Famous Grouse Pre-Season Challenge
Glasgow Warriors will begin their 2021/22 season with a home pre-season fixture, sponsored by The Famous Grouse, on Friday 3 September.The Famous Grouse Pre-Season Challenge will kick-off at 7pm and will see the Gallagher Premiership side Newcastle Falcons travel north to Scotstoun Stadium. This is the first time these two sides have gone head-to-head since 2011, when they met in a pre-season friendly at Firhill. That day Glasgow won the spoils, 17-7. This match will also be the first … [Read more...] about Glasgow To Face Newcastle In The Famous Grouse Pre-Season Challenge
Brace and Dickson to referee in Nelson Mandela Bay
The Springboks will make their return to the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday, 14 August against Argentina at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, with Irish referee Andrew Brace set to take charge of this opening round encounter.Brace will be assisted by England’s Karl Dickson, as well as South Africa’s AJ Jacobs (assistant referees), while Tom Foley (England) was appointed as the television match official (TMO). The Springboks and Pumas are due to meet each other again one week later in … [Read more...] about Brace and Dickson to referee in Nelson Mandela Bay
Bulls to play “Home Game” in Durban
With the countdown to the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division playoffs having started, the Sigma Lions and Toyota Cheetahs will realise the importance of winning on the road this weekend if they are to keep in touch with the top teams on the log.The men from Johannesburg are off the Kimberley to face a confident Tafel Lager Griquas side on Friday, and on Saturday the Free Staters are in action against DHL Western Province in Cape Town. The final match of the weekend is a top-of-the-table clash … [Read more...] about Bulls to play “Home Game” in Durban
Entries closing soon: Ride2Nowhere gears up for 10th birthday bash
Beat the clock and enter this year’s Ride2Nowhere, which will be a special one as the popular event celebrates its 10th birthday in McGregor, Western Cape, from September 11 to 12. Photo: Craig KoleskyBeat the clock and enter this year’s Ride2Nowhere, which will be a special one as the popular event celebrates its 10th birthday in McGregor, Western Cape, from September 11 to 12. Organisers R2N Events promise a festive feel combined with great camaraderie and urge all to enter by August … [Read more...] about Entries closing soon: Ride2Nowhere gears up for 10th birthday bash
“Those who are against the World Cup every two years are selfish people who discriminate against billions of people just to protect their own commercial interests”
The President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and FIFA Council member, Fouzi Lekjaa, is a strong supporter of the project of a World Cup every two years. In this interview, he explains his choice and lists the many benefits it would bring to the African continent.Le360 Sports: During the 71st Congress of FIFA, held on 21st of May 2021, you have supporter the idea of organizing a World Cup every two years. Why? “A World Cup played every two years instead of four will give African teams … [Read more...] about “Those who are against the World Cup every two years are selfish people who discriminate against billions of people just to protect their own commercial interests”
IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg makes a return to The Netherlands
After a three-year hiatus, the Netherlands welcomes back a full-distance IRONMAN® triathlon event with the re-introduction of IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg. The event will make its return on Sunday, August 7, 2022, marking its fifth edition of racing after the inaugural event in 2015. IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg will feature an all-new course promising an exciting addition to the IRONMAN triathlon racing calendar in Europe.The community in the southeastern part of the Netherlands have successfully … [Read more...] about IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg makes a return to The Netherlands
World Rugby Reacts to Rassie Video – Misconduct Hearing Here We Come
World Rugby released a statement on the recent social media back and forth around the refereeing in the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions saying:South Africa Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby will face an independent misconduct hearing for comments regarding match official performance during the test series between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions. Match officials are the backbone of the sport, and without them there is no game. World Rugby … [Read more...] about World Rugby Reacts to Rassie Video – Misconduct Hearing Here We Come
Tokyo 2020: Hat-trick hero Hendrickx fires Belgium men into Olympic final
Day 11 (Morning):A hat-trick from Alexander Hendrickx helped Belgium’s Red Lions claim a 5-2 triumph over India, with the reigning world and FIH Hockey Pro League champions downing the eight-times Olympic gold medallists in a thrilling semi-final contest.Belgium’s opponent in the gold medal match will be revealed this evening, with Australia and Germany doing battle in the second semi-final. With International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Dr Thomas Bach watching from the stands, Belgium and … [Read more...] about Tokyo 2020: Hat-trick hero Hendrickx fires Belgium men into Olympic final
Dear World Rugby – Please Give Rassie Sanction 18.10.1 (j)
Part of the statement from World Rugby announcing to the world that Rassie Erasmus – the Director of SA Rugby and SA rugby itself would be called to a hearing on charges of misconduct said; “… the extensive and direct nature of the comments made by Rassie Erasmus within a video address, in particular, meets the threshold to be considered a breach of World Rugby Regulation 18 (Misconduct and Code of Conduct) and will now be considered by an independent disciplinary panel.”A quick read of World … [Read more...] about Dear World Rugby – Please Give Rassie Sanction 18.10.1 (j)
Kyle Sinckler Free to Play On
British & Irish Lions player Kyle Sinckler appeared before an independent judicial committee via video link having been cited for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.12 (biting) during the British & Irish Lions’ second test against South Africa on 31 July, 2021. The independent Disciplinary Committee chaired by Adam Casselden SC (Australia), joined by former international players David Croft and John Langford (both Australia), considered all the available evidence, including multiple … [Read more...] about Kyle Sinckler Free to Play On
Issa Hayatou breached his duty of loyalty in his position as CAF president
The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has found Mr Issa Hayatou, former CAF president, former FIFA (FIFA.com) President ad interim, FIFA Vice-President and member of the FIFA Council, as well as Honorary FIFA Vice?President, responsible for having breached article 15 (Duty of Loyalty) of the FIFA Code of Ethics.The investigation into Mr Hayatou’s conduct in his position as CAF president concerned his involvement in the negotiation, conclusion and signature of the … [Read more...] about Issa Hayatou breached his duty of loyalty in his position as CAF president
Tokyo 2020: Netherlands & GB triumph to settle line-up for women’s semi-finals
Day 10 (Evening): The semi-final line-up for the women’s Hockey competition of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 has been revealed, with the Netherlands and Great Britain joining Argentina and surprise package India in the final four.The Netherlands – the reigning World, European and FIH Hockey Pro League champions – powered to their sixth win on the bounce in Tokyo with a 3-0 quarter-final victory over New Zealand, with Lidewij Welten, Frederique Matla and Lauren Stam on target as the Oranje … [Read more...] about Tokyo 2020: Netherlands & GB triumph to settle line-up for women’s semi-finals
UCI World Tour Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa
Team Qhubeka NextHash will be back in action this weekend, racing the UCI World Tour Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa on Saturday the 31st July, followed by the UCI 1,1 Circuito de Getxo – Memorial Hermanos Otxoa on Sunday the 1st August.Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa will be a challenging race, starting and finishing in San Sebastian, with six major climbs featured over the 223km route. Sander Armée, Carlos Barbero, Kilian Frankiny, and Bert-Jan Lindeman will be testing their legs out on the … [Read more...] about UCI World Tour Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa
Worth the Watch to see Siya and Mzwandile Demo Butterfly and Breaststroke
Towards the end of this live media conference featuring Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick they congratulate South African Gold Medal swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker on her 200m Breaststroke World Record – previously held by Denmark’s Rikke Moller Pedersen of 2:19.11 since 2013 – which the 24-year-old South African smashed by swimming in 2:18.95. See: https://mygqeberha.com/congrats-tatjana/ The Springboks play a test against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday … [Read more...] about Worth the Watch to see Siya and Mzwandile Demo Butterfly and Breaststroke
