Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has congratulated Tatjana Schoenmaker and Bianca Buitendag for winning the country’s first silver medals at the Tokyo Olympics.“Congratulations to our first two silver medalists, who have done an exceptional job at elevating women’s sport on the globe. “With the calibre of athletes representing South Africa at the 2020 Olympics, I am confident we will continue to make an impact. I wish the rest of the athletes all of the best and I certainly look … [Read more...] about Praise for Team SA
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Women’s rugby sevens ready to take centre stage at Tokyo Olympic Games
Three days of competition will begin on Thursday and culminate in the medal matches on ‘Super Saturday’ as women’s rugby sevens aims to make a big Olympic impact.Women’s Olympic rugby sevens competition begins with France v Fiji at 09:00 local time (GMT+9) on Thursday; The 12 women’s teams are in three pools with reigning Olympic champions Australia set to play USA, China and hosts Japan in Pool C; Current Rugby World Cup Sevens and World Series title holders New Zealand face the Russian Olympic … [Read more...] about Women’s rugby sevens ready to take centre stage at Tokyo Olympic Games
Run Your City Series 2021 event calendar updated!
The organizers of the Run Your City Series have confirmed that the Joburg 10K CITYRUN will take the form of a Virtual Race on Friday 24 September 2021, while the Durban 10K CITYRUN and Cape Town 12K CITYRUN are still scheduled to take place as actual events on Sunday 31 October 2021 and Sunday 21 November 2021 respectively! Photo: Tobias Ginsberg / Anthony Grote / Mark SampsonThe organizers of the Run Your City Series have confirmed that the Joburg 10K CITYRUN will take the form of a Virtual … [Read more...] about Run Your City Series 2021 event calendar updated!
Tokyo 2020: Belgium triumph in goal-fest against valiant South Africa
Day 4 (Evening): A third win in succession has ensured that World champions Belgium finished the day three points clear at the top of Pool B, with Germany (2nd), Netherlands (3rd) and Great Britain (4th) tied on six points but separated by goal difference as the quest for the quarter-final berths continued. South Africa and Canada, who both produced excellent displays this evening, are in fifth and sixth respectively with two rounds of matches left to play.Men’s Pool B Belgium 9-4 South … [Read more...] about Tokyo 2020: Belgium triumph in goal-fest against valiant South Africa
Okay Rassie, Are YOU Jaco Johan?
There has been much speculation in the Twitterverse that Director of SA Rugby, Rassie Erasmus has an alter ego on Twitter called Jaco Johan. Speculation is mainly centred around ‘Jaco Johan’s’ tweet numbers, access to videos and that he is only one of three accounts followed by Rassie. When asked Rassie denied being Jaco Johan but my speculation is then that they must be pretty close for Rassie to follow Jaco. Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! Reader Interactions Gqeberha's Latest News and … [Read more...] about Okay Rassie, Are YOU Jaco Johan?
The CAF Pan-African Schools Football Championship
To help foster a new generation of African youth, The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is developing a football competition to be introduced into schools across the continent. The CAF Pan-African Schools Football Championship will be an intercontinental school soccer tournament for both boys and girls in a grassroots effort to use the lessons of football to guide growth and development and shape future leaders.CAF President, Patrice Motsepe believes football has the power to change the … [Read more...] about The CAF Pan-African Schools Football Championship
Runners set to unite virtually with the RYC Series STRONGER TOGETHER 5K CHALLENGE!
The Run Your City (RYC) Series is excited to give runners from across South Africa (and the world) the opportunity to prove that unity is strength by taking part in the STRONGER TOGETHER 5K CHALLENGE on Saturday 31 July 2021. Photo: Rae TrubrowneThe Run Your City (RYC) Series is excited to give runners from across South Africa (and the world) the opportunity to prove that unity is strength by taking part in the STRONGER TOGETHER 5K CHALLENGE on Saturday 31 July 2021. “We all face adversity at … [Read more...] about Runners set to unite virtually with the RYC Series STRONGER TOGETHER 5K CHALLENGE!
Alun Pritchard to grow the game across North Wales
Pritchard, a former Abergele back row, played a key role in establishing RGC, as a volunteer director of the side in the early years of its journey, and was later a key partner of RGC and the Welsh Rugby Union as Conwy Council senior events officer before moving to Motorsports UK, where he looked after the commercial and customer experience at Wales Rally GB and British Rally Championship. His role will be wide-ranging, responsible for both the community and performance pathways in North Wales … [Read more...] about Alun Pritchard to grow the game across North Wales
New Edinburgh Rugby Head Coach
Edinburgh Rugby is delighted to announce the appointment of Scotland Assistant Coach Mike Blair as the club’s new Head Coach.The former Edinburgh and Scotland captain made over 150 appearances for the club (2001-2012) and returns from a five-year term with the national team, where he was recruited by Head Coach Gregor Townsend to occupy a dual role with Glasgow Warriors in 2017. He joined Glasgow as Assistant Coach in 2016 and operated in that capacity for club and country until 2019 – helping … [Read more...] about New Edinburgh Rugby Head Coach
Lions’ aerial victory key in Test win – Nienaber
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said the British & Irish Lions outplayed them in the second half by dominating the aerial battle, which is something the South Africans can fix before next week’s second Test in the Castle Lager Lions Series.Nienaber reflected on the 22-17 defeat by his team at Cape Town Stadium and said the visitors’ second half effort was telling. “The kicking game was won by us in the first half and we got the rewards, but the second half was a different story,” said … [Read more...] about Lions’ aerial victory key in Test win – Nienaber
Local Gqeberha Springboks Make us Proud
The Springbok Captain and Assistant Coach field questions from the media ahead of the historic first test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town on Saturday 24 July 2021. Siya Kolisi is a product of Grey High School and Mzwandile Stick is a former Springbok Sevens and Southern Kings rugby player. The live unedited recording can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck_KMonnnAQ Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! Reader Interactions Gqeberha's Latest … [Read more...] about Local Gqeberha Springboks Make us Proud
30 Players Contracted to Academy
Scottish Rugby today confirmed the 30 young male players contracted to the FOSROC Scottish Rugby Academy for the 2021/2022 season.All Contracted Academy players are evenly aligned to Glasgow Warriors or Edinburgh Rugby, enabling them to train daily with professional players and coaches, in turn helping them accelerate their development by being immersed in the pro-team club environment earlier and more often in their careers. In doing so it creates a regular and closer association for talented … [Read more...] about 30 Players Contracted to Academy
Castle Lager Lions Series to remain in Cape Town
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Tuesday that agreement had been reached to conclude the Castle Lager Lions Series in Cape Town.The Series was scheduled to return to Gauteng following the first Test in Cape Town on Saturday. However, the decision to remain in Cape Town was made following extensive consultation with medical experts on the risks associated with the delta variant of COVID-19. All three test matches will now take place at the Cape Town Stadium on successive … [Read more...] about Castle Lager Lions Series to remain in Cape Town
Warren Abrahams Leaves With Immediate Effect
Wales Women head coach Warren Abrahams is to leave his position at the Welsh Rugby Union by mutual agreement, with immediate effect.Abrahams was appointed in November 2020 on a full-time basis and led Wales Women for their 2021 Six Nations campaign. The experienced coach is leaving to pursue other ventures and goes with the full blessing of WRU CEO Steve Phillips. “We would like to thank Warren for all that he has done for the Wales Women national squad in these very difficult times and we wish … [Read more...] about Warren Abrahams Leaves With Immediate Effect
Overberg set for double the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN action!
The Overberg Region will host two THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN events, the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE at Paul Cluver Wines on Saturday 18 September 2021 and the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race at the Houw Hoek Hotel from Saturday 19 – Monday 21 March 2022. Photo: Tobias Ginsberg“Let Nature Give You A Run For Your Money” The Overberg Region will once again host South Africa’s premier 3-Day Stage Trail Run, the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN that will take place at the Houw Hoek … [Read more...] about Overberg set for double the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN action!
