On Wednesday Team Qhubeka ASSOS will line up at the second of the three Ardennes Classics, La Fleche Wallonne. The Belgian UCI World Tour classic splits the other two Ardennes races, Amstel Gold Race and Liege-Bastogne-Liege.La Fleche Wallonne will see a familiar route for the 85th edition of the race, including 3 ascents of its famous climb, the Mur de Huy, with the finish line being at the summit of the final ascent. The Mur de Huy will no doubt be the main feature of the race, with a large … [Read more...] about La Fleche Wallonne will see a familiar route for the 85th edition of the race
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Fabio Aru: Racing With a Smile
Team Qhubeka ASSOS’ Fabio Aru says that he’s thoroughly enjoying his steady return to form and enjoying racing with a smile on his face.The 30-year-old former Vuelta a España champion finds himself on a short racing break following his recent participation at the Tour of the Basque Country. “I’ve now done 23 race days and also some cyclo-cross racing at the start of the year and I’m just really happy to be part of this Qhubeka ASSOS (TeamQhubeka.com) family,” said Aru. “It’s a really good team … [Read more...] about Fabio Aru: Racing With a Smile
100 Days to go to Tokyo Sevens Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics Rugby sevens competition will take place from 26-31 July, 2021 at Tokyo Stadium.The Squad of 22 match officials from 12 countries selected for the Olympic Games in Tokyo; Inclusion of five international players who have swapped the playing shirt for the whistle, including New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup winner Selica Winiata; Eight female referees including two making their second appearances at the Olympic Games; Rugby sevens competition takes place from 26-31 July, 2021 at … [Read more...] about 100 Days to go to Tokyo Sevens Olympics
Alignment camps a reality check for Springboks
The Springbok coaches and management wrapped up the first round of strategic alignment camps on Wednesday, with selected players around the country as they shifted their preparations for the 2021 Test season into a higher gear.Springbok Head coach Jacques Nienaber, his assistants and the rest of the management staff, met with a number of players in Johannesburg (Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls), Durban (Cell C Sharks), Cape Town (DHL Stormers) and Bloemfontein (Toyota Cheetahs) during a series … [Read more...] about Alignment camps a reality check for Springboks
55 Years of Supercharged Shelby Mustangs
Supercharged Mustangs weren’t always a regular sight on our roads or racetracks, like they are today. Early power upgrades to the iconic Mustang usually consisted of smaller, internal modifications to Ford’s legendary V8, and often suited to motorsport.The Mustang’s competitiveness at racing events around the globe caught the eye of renowned engineers like the Texan-born Carroll Shelby who, under his company Shelby American, spent time developing a supercharger conversion to enhance the … [Read more...] about 55 Years of Supercharged Shelby Mustangs
Blitzboks confirm Kagoshima City as Olympics holding camp
Kagoshima City will host the Springbok Sevens squad for their final pre-tournament camp before the Olympic Games in Tokyo in July, the City and SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday.In the build-up to the Blitzboks’ participation in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Kagoshima City will host the South African sevens squad for a pre-tournament camp from 14 to 23 July. The squad will then travel to the Olympic Village in Tokyo to join up with Team South Africa. The Rugby Sevens tournament is scheduled to take … [Read more...] about Blitzboks confirm Kagoshima City as Olympics holding camp
Roland Adonis wins maiden Humewood club golf title
Roland Adonis was crowned Humewood Golf Club champion for the first time when he ousted Michael Holden 3/2 in a keenly contested A division final at the links course in Port Elizabeth on Sunday [March 14]. A member at the club for just two years, Adonis, who plays for the EP seniors team, produced several clutch putts on the back nine to keep his talented opponent at bay as he worked hard to protect his two-hole lead at the turn. Finally he was able to seal victory in a challenging … [Read more...] about Roland Adonis wins maiden Humewood club golf title
Talented Framesby golfer aims for the next level
Framesby golfer Zahn Scholtz is aiming to take her game to the next level after breaking into the top 20 of the national junior women’s rankings published by the Compleat Golfer magazine. The 17-year-old matric pupil slots in at No 17 on the latest list and has her eye on cracking the top 10 this year before leaving to study and to play overseas on an American scholarship. Scholtz, who was born and raised in Port Elizabeth, said her move up the rankings provided motivation for the future. “It … [Read more...] about Talented Framesby golfer aims for the next level
Warriors Bet on New Sponsor
Databet Warriors cricket team secure a naming sponsor The Eastern Cape based Warriors cricket team has signed a naming sponsorship with Dafabet, and will now be known as the “Dafabet Warriors” for the upcoming CSA T20 Challenge. Dafabet is a leading online gaming website, offering sports betting, online casino, online poker and online games. They have been serving the Asia Pacific market since 2004. They are fully licensed and regulated in various jurisdictions throughout the world … [Read more...] about Warriors Bet on New Sponsor
IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa Rescheduled
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - In response to the recent developments around the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the South African Government has announced further limitations on indoor and outdoor gatherings which includes the closure of beaches around the country. In light of these new restrictions, and in alignment with the Buffalo City Municipality, we regret to announce that the IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa cannot take place on January 24, 2021 and has been rescheduled for September 5, 2021. … [Read more...] about IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa Rescheduled
Rugby World Cup Winners from 1987
Relive the Rugby World Cup's Greatest Moments from Kirk to McCaw and Pienaar to Kolisi. Burst with pride as Nelson Mandela celebrates with Francois Pienaar in 1995. https://youtu.be/JmMKUROheoU #RWC2023 Pools: Pool A: France, Africa 1, America 1, Italy, New Zealand Pool B: Europe 2, Asia/Pacific 1, Scotland, Ireland, South Africa Pool C: Final Qualifier Winner, Europe 1, Fiji, Austalia, Wales Pool D: Americas 2, Oceania 1, Argentina, Japan, England … [Read more...] about Rugby World Cup Winners from 1987
What Chance do the Springboks have of winning in 2023?
At the Rugby World Cup 2023 Draw in France - Springbok Rugby Coach, Jacques Nienaber answers questions from the Media. The Springboks are drawn in Pool B to play against Scotland, Ireland, Europe 2 and Asia/Pacific 2. The Springboks are ranked Number 1 in the world with Scotland and Ireland in the Top Eight. https://youtu.be/Bz7O-hmEGmc #RWC2023 Pools: Pool A: France, Africa 1, America 1, Italy, New Zealand Pool B: Europe 2, Asia/Pacific 1, Scotland, Ireland, South Africa … [Read more...] about What Chance do the Springboks have of winning in 2023?
Bryan Habana in French?
At the Rugby World Cup 2023 Draw in France - a few FAMOUS FANS got together to sing a little ditty in French.... https://youtu.be/823-X_7X8bs These were: Bryan Habana (South Africa), Rory Best (Ireland), Ma'A Nonu (New Zealand), Greg Laidlaw (Scotland), Isei Colati (Fiji), John Beattie (Scotland), Andrew Mehrtens (Australia), Waisale Serevi (Fiji), George Gregan (Australia), Matt Giteau (Australia), Drew Mitchell (Australia). #RWC2023 Pools: Pool A: France, Africa 1, America 1, … [Read more...] about Bryan Habana in French?
Rugby World Cup 2023 – South Africa to play against…
The #RWC2023 Pools were drawn live today: Pool A: France, Africa 1, America 1, Italy, New Zealand Pool B: Europe 2, Asia/Pacific 1, Scotland, Ireland, South Africa Pool C: Final Qualifier Winner, Europe 1, Fiji, Austalia, Wales Pool D: Americas 2, Oceania 1, Argentina, Japan, England https://youtu.be/8ayPZfqylnw For the Rugby World Cup 2023 - #RWC2023 - South Africa is in Pool B with Europe 2, Asia/Pacific 1, Scotland, Ireland. Here Guy Savoy does the draw to determine which Pool the … [Read more...] about Rugby World Cup 2023 – South Africa to play against…
Wins for Cunnama and Pallant
The PEople's Triathlon, a Professional Triathletes Organisation supported event, took place this past weekend in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. There was a home winner as James Cunnama finished first in the men’s Elite race while Britain’s Emma Pallant led the way for the Elite women. Cunnama led home a South African 1-2-3, winning from compatriots Matt Trautman and Kyle Buckingham. The 37-year-old, recently selected as a wild card for the PTO 2020 Championship, was strongest in the … [Read more...] about Wins for Cunnama and Pallant
