The department of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has commended Cricket South Africa’s Interim Board and Member’s Council on their historic agreement to transform cricket.The Minister said this when he tabled the department’s Budget Vote to the mini plenary of the National Assembly on Thursday. “The Department continues to work with all key stakeholders in ensuring that proper, efficient and effective governance structures are the cornerstone of all sport bodies, including the … [Read more...] about Transformation in cricket top of government’s agenda
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Clash of the Unbeaten
The two unbeaten teams in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA – the Vodacom Bulls and the Cell C Sharks – go head-to-head on Saturday, with another double-header of fixtures taking place in the third round of the competition.Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash starts at 18h15 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, while the Emirates Lions and the DHL Stormers meet earlier in the day in Johannesburg at 13h30, as both sides seek their first win of the competition. All the action will be televised live on the … [Read more...] about Clash of the Unbeaten
SA Rugby Revenues Decline by R580 Million in 2020
An industry-wide alliance and strict austerity measures allowed SA Rugby to post a modest loss of only R7.9m in 2020, despite enduring a 45% decline in revenues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union reported on Tuesday.Group revenues declined to R710 million (compared to the R1.29 billion of the previous year) in a year in which only South Africa and Japan (of Tier One rugby nations) did not play a match. The fall was caused by cuts in broadcast and sponsorship income, while the … [Read more...] about SA Rugby Revenues Decline by R580 Million in 2020
Final Four Found Fixtures of PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA
The big PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA clash between the leaders on the log, the Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks, kicks off at 18h15 on Saturday, while the Emirates Lions host the DHL Stormers earlier in the day as they look to break their winning duck in the competition. The match at Emirates Airline Park will kick off at 13h30 on Saturday and is part of a list of confirmed fixtures released by the organisers on Tuesday. It includes a bye for all four SA teams on the last weekend in May. The … [Read more...] about Final Four Found Fixtures of PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA
Kingston sets the pace in Humewood NMB Golf Classic
James Kingston shrugged off a few unproductive holes to nail five birdies and an eagle for a one-shot lead after the opening round of the inaugural Nelson Mandela Bay Classic at the Humewood links golf course in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday.With the wind gusting up to around 25km/h by midday, the Sunshine Senior Tour professionals found themselves with some testing conditions in the first tournament under the senior banner in the city. Kingston, winner of the recent SA Senior Open in Plettenberg … [Read more...] about Kingston sets the pace in Humewood NMB Golf Classic
FIFA in Talks About Qatar Workers
On Monday 10 May, FIFA held a virtual meeting with several member associations and confederations to discuss workers’ welfare reforms and broader human rights in Qatar in connection to the country’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022. The virtual event was organised in collaboration with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), FIFA’s local partner in Qatar. Member associations that had expressed an interest in the matter heard from the SC’s Secretary General, H.E. Hassan Al … [Read more...] about FIFA in Talks About Qatar Workers
Rugby Sevens Pools for Final Olympic Qualification Event
Preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games rugby sevens competition took another step forward with confirmation of the pools for the World Rugby Sevens Repechage today.With 21 of the 24 teams already confirmed for the Olympic competition, the final qualification event that will be hosted in Monaco on 19-20 June will see the remaining two women’s and one men’s teams book their tickets to Tokyo. Held at the iconic Hotel Hermitage in Monaco, the draw was opened by World Rugby Vice-Chairman … [Read more...] about Rugby Sevens Pools for Final Olympic Qualification Event
Distell proudly backs the restoration of the Jonkershoek Trails!
(from left to right): Kavir Gangiah, Media, Sponsorship and Events Manager Distell Southern Africa hands over the R50 000 cheque to Marshall Borchards, MTO Jonkershoek Plantation Manager, with Bobby Behan, Director, Specialized Bicycles, Africa. Photo Credit: Ami HoatsonDistell, the producers and marketers of a diverse portfolio of award-winning brands including Savanna, has made a donation of R50 000 towards the restoration of the Jonkershoek Trails, the home of the iconic Savanna Origin of … [Read more...] about Distell proudly backs the restoration of the Jonkershoek Trails!
Savanna Origin of Trails welcomes Beet It Sport SA as a partner!
The Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run and MTB Experience, two of Stellenbosch’s most iconic off-road events, have partnered with Beet It Sport SA, the natural nitrate supplement most trusted by the world’s sporting elite Photo: Stillwater SportsStellenbosch – The Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run and MTB Experience, two of Stellenbosch’s most iconic off-road events, have partnered with Beet It Sport SA, the natural nitrate supplement most trusted by the world’s sporting elite. “We are excited … [Read more...] about Savanna Origin of Trails welcomes Beet It Sport SA as a partner!
Postponed AUS-NZL match to be played in June
The International Hockey Federation (FIH), Hockey Australia and Hockey New Zealand are pleased to announce that the FIH Hockey Pro League matches between both countries, which were postponed because of the current global COVID-19 pandemic, will now be played on 26-27 June in Perth, Australia. This has been made possible thanks to the Trans-Tasman bubble put in place last month and allowing quarantine free travel between Australia and New Zealand. The FIH Hockey Pro League double-headers between … [Read more...] about Postponed AUS-NZL match to be played in June
SA’s seniors primed for Humewood Golf challenge
Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Nqaba Bhanga will use the inaugural Sunshine Seniors Tour golf tournament in the city to continue the drive to make the metro a sporting destination of choice for both event organisers and sportsmen and women.The Nelson Mandela Bay Classic, featuring a raft of top-flight senior golfers, will tee off for the first time at the Humewood links course on Tuesday, running until Thursday. On Monday, the mayor welcomed the organisers and players, who included such outstanding … [Read more...] about SA’s seniors primed for Humewood Golf challenge
Olympic excitement builds
Twelve women’s teams and 10 men’s teams to compete for the final two women’s and one men’s places in Sevens at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics.The World Rugby Sevens Repechage draw will take place at 10:00 BST (GMT+1) on Tuesday, 11 May; Monaco set to host the final Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualification event on 19-20 June; 12 women’s teams and 10 men’s teams to compete for the final two women’s and one men’s places at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics; Fans can follow the draw live on World Rugby … [Read more...] about Olympic excitement builds
A Feast of Tests in July
World Rugby and unions have confirmed the men’s Rugby July test schedule with a strong revised programme of men’s test matches set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed a revised schedule within the existing window.Twenty-five of the top 30 ranked unions to play tests in the July window; World champions South Africa and hosts Japan play first tests since Rugby World Cup 2019; The UK and Ireland set to host a number of nations, while New Zealand becomes Pacific hub; Samoa … [Read more...] about A Feast of Tests in July
Clarendon edge Hudson Park in EL SPAR hockey final
The Clarendon team which won the East London Coastal leg of the SPAR Eastern Cape Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge in East London yesterday is, from left, back, Chelsea Knott (teacher), Carla Naude, Hayley Zimmerman, Kate van Heerden, Catelyn Farrer, Cara Saunders, Kwakhanyo Jango, Jemma Randall, Jenna Tarr, SPAR EC promotions and events manager Alan Stapleton, front, Jenna Viviers, Hannah Boardman, Cheryl Pope (coach), Aspen Gilbert, Caylin Hendricks, Braunwyn Martins. Photo: Full Stop … [Read more...] about Clarendon edge Hudson Park in EL SPAR hockey final
Videos: African rugby teams come together to prepare for the Olympic Games
This year’s Men’s Sevens Solidarity Camp in Stellenbosch brought together champions of African Sevens Rugby under one camp.The Teams are South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Currently only South Africa and Kenya have qualified for the Olympic Games in the men’s category. But Uganda and Zimbabwe still stand a chance through the Olympic Repechage. The Olympic Repechage is due to take place in Monaco on the 19th and 20th of June with the Olympic Games Tokyo starting on the 26th to the 28th of … [Read more...] about Videos: African rugby teams come together to prepare for the Olympic Games
