The four Currie Cup Premier Division sides all reigned supreme in the first round of the inaugural SA Cup, which was played over the weekend, while Eastern Province won a thrilling contest against the Valke in Gqeberha.A total of 49 tries were scored at an average of just under 10 per game, with the biggest contributors Suzuki Griquas (14) – who also kept a clean sheet on defence – and the NovaVit Griffons (eight). The NovaVit Griffons outplayed Border 52-8 in Welkom; the Toyota Cheetahs won … [Read more...] about SA Cup lifts off with a bang – EP Celebrate Win
Rugby
Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour Heads for Nelson Mandela Bay (Finally)
The second phase of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup celebration with South Africa kicks off in a brand-new guise as the “Trophy Blitz” in Nelson Mandela Bay on Saturday, when selected members of the RWC squad will take the Webb Ellis Cup on a trip through the city and adjacent areas. SA Rugby aims to take the Webb Ellis Cup, lifted by the Boks after a nail-biting but triumphant RWC-campaign in France last year, around the country before it has to be returned to World Rugby in 2025. … [Read more...] about Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour Heads for Nelson Mandela Bay (Finally)
Selborne hold off Graeme for thrilling Rugby Festival win
Graeme College and Selborne delivered another pulsating finish to the Graeme Rugby Festival in Makhanda on Saturday as the latter team defending heroically in the closing stages to secure a narrow 14-7 victory. It was a fitting finale to another entertaining programme of schoolboy rugby over the three days, with all the teams gaining invaluable preparation for the forthcoming season. Though Graeme were first to score when they sliced open the Selborne defence early on for Xolisa Mdyesha to … [Read more...] about Selborne hold off Graeme for thrilling Rugby Festival win
Grey Maul Their Way To Big Win Over Hudson Park
Grey High No 8 Jon Hobson made the most of a powerful maul to notch up a hat-trick of tries as the Gqeberha side comfortably defeated Hudson Park 44-5 in the Graeme College Rugby Festival in Makhanda on Friday. While Hudson were full of spirit and tried hard to gain parity in the second half, when they scored their sole try, Grey’s general control of proceedings meant it was ultimately a fairly one-sided encounter. Twice in the first half, Hobson was the man to take the ball over the line … [Read more...] about Grey Maul Their Way To Big Win Over Hudson Park
Intensity set to rise at Graeme Rugby Festival
As the schools rugby season starts to take shape, the intensity will be raised a few more notches when the exciting first team programme for the Graeme College Rugby Festival gets under way on Friday (March 15). This annual sports extravaganza in Makhanda is again set to attract big crowds to the Graeme campus and the action kicks off with a series of age-group matches on Thursday. Already there have been some interesting results in the early season games and although not too much should … [Read more...] about Intensity set to rise at Graeme Rugby Festival
Exciting times for Kingswood
The Kingswood rugby team are determined to build on an excellent 2023 season by showing further improvement when their programme for this year clicks into gear next month. The Makhanda school were among the top performers in Eastern Cape last year and will be looking to lay down an early marker when they take on Marlow Agricultural in the Graeme College Rugby Festival in Makhanda from March 14-16. Kingswood head coach James Winstanley says they are excited about the forthcoming season, … [Read more...] about Exciting times for Kingswood
Young Graeme team ready for rugby festival
A relatively young Graeme side are ready to test themselves in the demanding environment of first team rugby when they compete in the annual Graeme College Rugby Festival in Makhanda from March 14-16. As excitement begins to build in the squad, as well as the whole school, the challenge for the hosts lies in the perennially tough Selborne College outfit from East London. The two teams, who drew 7-7 in the corresponding clash two years ago, will again meet in the climax of the festival on … [Read more...] about Young Graeme team ready for rugby festival
Bloemfontein to host historic Bok Test against Portugal (NOT Gqeberha)
Bloemfontein has been confirmed as the venue when the Springboks face Portugal in the historic first Test between the nations on Saturday, 20 July, in the final match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series as part of a thrilling 2024 home Test schedule.The back-to-back Rugby World Cup champions return to the Toyota Stadium for the first time since their narrow 13-12 defeat against Wales in the City of Roses in 2022, and will be expecting a competitive challenge against Portugal, who defeated RWC … [Read more...] about Bloemfontein to host historic Bok Test against Portugal (NOT Gqeberha)
PROTEC and partners prepare for expansion over ‘the next 40 years’
PROTEC, a national NPO that has been building successful STEM careers in South Africa since 1982, is closing the year with exciting plans and strategies for expanding the geographic reach, the number of teachers and learners to be impacted, and the range of programmes in PROTEC’s portfolio in forthcoming years. Balan Moodley, CEO of PROTEC, says that PROTEC can study back with some pride on four decades of successful STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) educational support for learners … [Read more...] about PROTEC and partners prepare for expansion over ‘the next 40 years’
Graeme Tweak Rugby Festival Format
Graeme College have tweaked the format of their annual rugby festival for 2024, but the tournament organisers have still set up a series of mouth-watering clashes to herald the start of the schools season next year. What was once the Graeme Rugby Day, played over a Saturday in mid-March, has become a multi-day festival of the sport, providing the perfect platform for Eastern Cape teams to gauge their status for the rugby season. The 2024 festival will take place from March 14-16 in … [Read more...] about Graeme Tweak Rugby Festival Format
MultiChoice Group: Resilient Operational Performance and Significant Progress
MultiChoice Group (MCG, or the group), Africa’s leading entertainment company, executed well on its operational objectives during the six months ended 30 September 2023 (1H FY24). Building on its track record of investing in technology to be ahead of the curve, and to accommodate shifts in consumer video consumption trends to support future growth, the group continued to transition strategically with an increased investment in Showmax, ahead of an exciting re-launch in the second half of this … [Read more...] about MultiChoice Group: Resilient Operational Performance and Significant Progress
Let’s Face It Siya Kolisi Never Played Professional Rugby for Eastern Province/Southern Kings
Citizens of Gqeberha are rather miffed that the Springboks Trophy Tour will not be passing through Gqeberha despite the fact that many of the players and officials on the team hail from this city. SARU have taken away with one hand whilst pointing out with the other hand that 2024 will see another Springbok event, the details of which are being kept under wraps, take place in Gqeberha. Mr. Alexander, President of the South African Rugby Union, highlighted that the tour’s purpose was to … [Read more...] about Let’s Face It Siya Kolisi Never Played Professional Rugby for Eastern Province/Southern Kings
Bay Stadium to host Rugby World Cup Fan Park on Saturday
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium operated by the Mandela Bay Development Agency will on Saturday become the Bay’s official Rugby World Cup Fan Park. The Bay Stadium which is still the only major venue in South Africa where the Boks have an unbeaten record will on Saturday hope to fuel the Boks to another victory. “The live broadcast will be something of a home crowd cheer for the Zwide born Captain Siya Kolisi and legend Rassie Erasmus, formerly of Despatch” says MBDA CEO, Anele Qaba. “We … [Read more...] about Bay Stadium to host Rugby World Cup Fan Park on Saturday
Siya Kolisi: the South African rugby star’s account offers valuable lessons in resilience
In the world of sports, some stories transcend the boundaries of the game and become symbolic of something greater. Siya Kolisi’s journey from an adverse upbringing to becoming captain of a World Cup-winning South African rugby team, the Springboks, is one such narrative.Kolisi made history as the first black captain of the Springboks in a country where, because of apartheid and separate development, the professional sport was once an all-white affair. Rugby was firmly associated with white … [Read more...] about Siya Kolisi: the South African rugby star’s account offers valuable lessons in resilience
Pulling Rabbits Unveils Its Enchanting Blend of Magic and Marketing
Cape Town / 1 October 2023 : – In a world where marketing is often seen as a mundane endeavor, Pulling Rabbits is here to change the game. Founded in 2023 amid the vibrant creative and cultural AI explosion in this innovative startup is anything but ordinary. Pulling Rabbits isn’t your typical marketing agency; it’s a place where marketing transforms into a mesmerizing spectacle, and the Internet becomes a spellbook of endless possibilities. Think of it as a magical extravaganza … [Read more...] about Pulling Rabbits Unveils Its Enchanting Blend of Magic and Marketing
