The Women’s Premier Division got off to an exciting start on Saturday with DHL Western Province, the defending champions, scoring a runaway victory, and well-deserved wins by Border Ladies and the EP Queens keeping fans glued to their screens.DHL Western Province defeated the Boland Dames 38-6 in Cape Town, while Border Ladies secured a 17-11 home win in East London, and the EP Queens registered a 13-5 away-win against the Cell C Sharks Women in Durban. “Dreams can come true and the historic … [Read more...] about Queens Chow Sharks
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Sharks Outlast Lions
The Cell C Sharks cemented their position at the top of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA standings courtesy of a 34-26 bonus point victory over the Emirates Lions in Durban, while the Vodacom Bulls also recorded their second win of the competition by defeating the DHL Stormers 20-16 in the North-South derby in Cape Town.Lukhanyo Am’s Cell C Sharks team have the ability to score some eye-catching tries and they continued with that habit on their home turf on Saturday afternoon, scoring four tries inside … [Read more...] about Sharks Outlast Lions
“We need to face the problems in football together”
In an exclusive interview with AS, FIFA president Gianni Infantino answers questions on the European Super League (ESL) and major clubs’ conflict with UEFA, and discusses the issue of sanctions for the 12 breakaway rebels. He also talks about young people’s waning interest in football, clubs’ multi-million-euro losses and the need to control spending on transfer fees, players’ salaries and agents’ commissions, something he describes as “exploding to unhealthy levels”.As the former … [Read more...] about “We need to face the problems in football together”
“This is one of the places we love coming to play”
The cream of South Africa’s senior golfers will demonstrate their credentials when the inaugural Nelson Mandela Bay Classic takes place at the famed Humewood links course from Tuesday to Thursday (May 11 to 13).The tournament is part of the Sunshine Senior Tour (for players over 50) and chief operations manager Neville Clarke is thrilled that Port Elizabeth has been included in the tour’s schedule. After four years of negotiations, Clarke said an agreement with the NMB municipality had made it … [Read more...] about “This is one of the places we love coming to play”
Blitzboks return to action
The return to international action for the Springbok Sevens squad and the performances of the Blitzboks and SA Rugby Sevens Academy side at the Rugby Africa Solidarity Sevens Camp in Stellenbosch on Saturday were pleasing to the eye and mind for their coaching staff.Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell said it was great to be playing international rugby again, as his side took on Uganda, Kenya and Zimbabwe as part of the Rugby Africa Solidarity Sevens Camp tournament and delivered a clean sheet in … [Read more...] about Blitzboks return to action
Women’s Rugby Premier Division Preview – Round 1
Rugby history is set to be made on Saturday when the 2021 Women’s Premier Division kicks off, with the first three pool matches streamed live for the first time – one on SuperSport and the other two on Springboks.rugby.The opening round features three bumper matches on Saturday, the first of which will see the Cell C Sharks Women host the Eastern Province Queens in Durban at 12h00. The action will continue in East London at 14h00, when 2019 runners up Border Women meet the Blue Bulls Women, and … [Read more...] about Women’s Rugby Premier Division Preview – Round 1
Blitzboks mix and match for Solidarity Camp
Siviwe Soyizwapi and Impi Visser will lead two experienced, but also experimental outfits in this weekend’s tournament of Rugby Africa’s Sevens Solidarity Camp, to be played at Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch on Saturday and Sunday.The two South African sides, consisting of Springbok Sevens and SA Rugby Sevens Academy players, will take the field against Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe, alongside the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport Sevens Academy, in what will be their first international matches in … [Read more...] about Blitzboks mix and match for Solidarity Camp
PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA Preview – Round 2
After a thrilling opening weekend of action in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA, the competition returns for another double-header of fixtures on Saturday – the Cell C Sharks host the Emirates Lions in Durban while the Vodacom Bulls travel to Cape Town to battle the DHL Stormers.The match at Jonsson Kings Park starts at 16h00, followed by the 18h15 kick-off at Cape Town Stadium, and both encounters will be televised live on the SuperSport Grandstand and Rugby channels. After being made to battle hard … [Read more...] about PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA Preview – Round 2
Football’s unifying power
The FIFA President has expressed his appreciation to Sierra Leone President Bio for his contribution to the development of football in Sierra Leone.The final leg of the joint CAF and FIFA (www.FIFA.com) mission to West Africa featured a visit Sierra Leone, where meetings with the Head of State Brigadier General Dr Julius Maada Bio, Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President Isha Johansen and national sports officials focused on the unifying power of football and its ability to bring … [Read more...] about Football’s unifying power
Application window for women’s Coach Education Scholarships opened
FIFA will provide financial support for successful applicants to cover the cost of their coach education courses.Member associations can now apply for additional support and access to coaching resources for eligible coaches and players who hold at least a C Licence; New FIFA scholarships (www.FIFA.com) to offer funding to help empower more female coaches, as well as players looking to gain further coaching qualifications during or after their playing careers. Following the launch of the FIFA … [Read more...] about Application window for women’s Coach Education Scholarships opened
Senatla Suspended, Engelbrecht Off the Hook
The DHL Stormers’ Seabelo Senatla (wing) was suspended for four weeks following a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday after he was red carded in the opening round of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA, but his team-mate Willie Engelbrecht (No 8) is free to play after also receiving a red card in the same match.Senatla was shown a red card in the 14th minute of the match against the Cell C Sharks for transgressing Law 9.17: “A player must not tackle, charge, pull, push or grasp an opponent whose feet are off … [Read more...] about Senatla Suspended, Engelbrecht Off the Hook
Rainbow Cup Round 2 Match Officials
The Match Officials for Round 2 of the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup, North and South, have been confirmed and are listed below alongside live TV Broadcast information.Friday, May 7 Zebre Rugby v Benetton Rugby At Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma, 7pm Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR, 13th competition game) Assistant Referees: Manuel Bottino, Riccardo Angelucci (both FIR) TMO: Stefano Roscini (FIR) Live on DAZN, Premier Sports 2, eir Sport 2, Super Sport, ESPN+ (USA), pro14.tv. Munster Rugby v Ulster … [Read more...] about Rainbow Cup Round 2 Match Officials
Take a Gander at the New Castle Lager Lions Series Trophy
The winner of the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series in South Africa will be the recipients of the first perpetual trophy in the history of the British & Irish Lions. It took more than 150 hours to make the trophy, which was hand-crafted by Thomas Lyte – Official Silverware Supplier to the British & Irish Lions – and stands 60cm tall and weighs 6.5kg. The main body of the trophy was handspun from a single sheet of sterling silver, while the base is handmade from sapele hardwood. The trophy … [Read more...] about Take a Gander at the New Castle Lager Lions Series Trophy
The Player That Rocks
FNB Madibaz rugby captain Luyolo Dapula says they will continue the fight to land that elusive win after an agonising loss against Free State University in the Varsity Cup at the weekend.The Nelson Mandela University outfit, back in the competition’s top flight for the first time since 2018, went down 24-20 to a try by Shimlas which came after the final hooter had sounded. It has left them at the bottom of the log but Dapula, who was named the Player that Rocks, said they were not disheartened … [Read more...] about The Player That Rocks
Hugo hat-trick breaks DHL Stormers’ hearts
The PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA got off to a flying start on Saturday afternoon with a drama-filled match in Cape Town when the Cell C Sharks edged the DHL Stormers 33-30, while the Vodacom Bulls defeated neighbours Emirates Lions 24-9 thanks to late surge in their evening encounter at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.The four local teams will play each other in a double-round competition before the start of the international season. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi lined-up against his former franchise … [Read more...] about Hugo hat-trick breaks DHL Stormers’ hearts
