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
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Pop On Down to the Donkin for a Braai and Rugby
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) has partnered with Lotus FM to celebrate and mark Bok Friday on September 9 at the Donkin Reserve - in true South African style, with a braai and rugby game. The Bok Friday celebration will also feature the screening of the opening game of the Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and Tonga, starting at 10:30am. "We are extremely excited about visiting Nelson Mandela Bay. The city welcomed us with enthusiasm in 2006 when we launched Lotus FM there. The love … [Read more...] about Pop On Down to the Donkin for a Braai and Rugby
SARU Sings Lets Do It Again
The Springboks Rugby World Cup anthem, recorded by award-winning South African musicians Freshlyground and Goldfish, titled, 'Let's Do It Again' and commissioned by the South African Rugby Union (SARU), was performed for the first time at a media launch on Tuesday. The anthem, together with the 100 day countdown, will be launched today (Wednesday 1 June) The Rugby World Cup kicks off on 9 September 2011 in New Zealand. SARU's campaign, called Unite 2011, is being launched to get South … [Read more...] about SARU Sings Lets Do It Again
Springboks Take First Step Toward Rugby World Cup Defence
The first indication for a Springbok team ahead of the Tri Nations and World Cup was given when the South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced a 51-man squad for a team planning session at the start of next month. The announcement of the Bok captain though has been reserved until 2 May. The players will attend two days of meetings and logistical discussions in the first of three national camps in preparation for the international season, and with less than 150 days to go before the 2011 … [Read more...] about Springboks Take First Step Toward Rugby World Cup Defence
