Raubenheimer pleased with the effort in close Kamaishi defeat to Japan
Springbok Women coach Stanley Raubenheimer praised his charges for their effort during in a 15-6 defeat to Japan in the Kamaishi Unosumai Memorial Stadium in Iwate on Sunday, in the first of two internationals between the teams.
The Springbok Women, leading 6-5 at the break of their first test match of two in the Japan Rugby Challenge Series, faltered late and allowed the hosts to gain a twelve-point margin in the second half without being able to reply.
Japan scored a try in the first half to take the lead, but...
Msomi, Sadie named as Team SA flag bearer
National netball captain Bongi Msomi and para-swimmer Christian Sadie have been named as flag bearers for Team SA at Thursday’s opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) made the announcement ahead of the event that will officially launch the global showpiece.
The date, 28 July, also marks exactly a year to go until the start of the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town and Msomi will lead a team determined to make a strong...
Msomi, Sadie named as Team SA flag bearer
National netball captain Bongi Msomi and para-swimmer Christian Sadie have been named as flag bearers for Team SA at Thursday’s opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) made the announcement ahead of the event that will officially launch the global showpiece.
The date, 28 July, also marks exactly a year to go until the start of the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town and Msomi will lead a team determined to make a strong...
Leopards to host SWD Eagirls in First Division final
A new champion will be crowned in the Women’s First Division when the Leopards host the SWD Eagirls in the final at Olën Park in Potchefstroom on Saturday, 30 July. Kick-off is scheduled for 14h00 between the two group-winners following a tough single round of pool action.
Both teams were unbeaten in their pool games and accumulated a full-house of 15 log points, with the Eagirls booking their place in the final on Saturday with a 24-10 win over the Cheetahs at Rosemoor Stadium in George.
The SWD team, who beat the Griffons by...
Leopards to host SWD Eagirls in First Division final
A new champion will be crowned in the Women’s First Division when the Leopards host the SWD Eagirls in the final at Olën Park in Potchefstroom on Saturday, 30 July. Kick-off is scheduled for 14h00 between the two group-winners following a tough single round of pool action.
Both teams were unbeaten in their pool games and accumulated a full-house of 15 log points, with the Eagirls booking their place in the final on Saturday with a 24-10 win over the Cheetahs at Rosemoor Stadium in George.
The SWD team, who beat the Griffons by...
Leopards to host SWD Eagirls in First Division final
A new champion will be crowned in the Women’s First Division when the Leopards host the SWD Eagirls in the final at Olën Park in Potchefstroom on Saturday, 30 July. Kick-off is scheduled for 14h00 between the two group-winners following a tough single round of pool action.
Both teams were unbeaten in their pool games and accumulated a full-house of 15 log points, with the Eagirls booking their place in the final on Saturday with a 24-10 win over the Cheetahs at Rosemoor Stadium in George.
The SWD team, who beat the Griffons by...
RAIN HAS FINAL SAY AS PROTEAS SHARE ODI SERIES WITH ENGLAND
LEEDS: The Proteas saw their hopes of beating England in their One-Day International (ODI) series dashed by the weather after the third and decisive match had to be abandoned due to rain at Headingley Stadium in Leeds on Sunday.
Only 27.4 overs were possible, although that was sufficient time for South Africa to impress through a dashing unbeaten 92 off 76 balls by Quinton de Kock, who struck 13 fours along the way, helping his side reach 159 for two.
But the forecasted heavy rain then arrived leaving the officials with...
New Athletics repechage format for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The World Athletics Council has approved an innovation to the regular competition format for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, introducing a repechage round to all individual track events from 200m to 1500m in distance, including the hurdles events.
In the new repechage format, athletes who do not qualify by place in round one heats, will have a second chance to qualify for the semi-finals by participating in repechage heats.
This will replace the former system of athletes advancing through fastest times (q) in addition...
New Athletics repechage format for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The World Athletics Council has approved an innovation to the regular competition format for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, introducing a repechage round to all individual track events from 200m to 1500m in distance, including the hurdles events.
In the new repechage format, athletes who do not qualify by place in round one heats, will have a second chance to qualify for the semi-finals by participating in repechage heats.
This will replace the former system of athletes advancing through fastest times (q) in addition...
What it means to represent South Africa at the Commonwealth Games
Team South Africa is in Birmingham preparing for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. We spent some time with Khanyisa, Lefébre, Tshina, Elmeré and Nicola on what it means to them to be at the Games representing South Africa.
What does it mean to you to be part of Team SA going to the 2022 Commonwealth Games?Khanyisa Chawane: Being part of the Commonwealth Games team for the first time is such an honour and privilege for me. Always great to represent the country on a world stage, but this is big and really grateful to be a...
SA SWIMMERS READY TO LEAD THE MEDAL CHARGE IN BIRMINGHAM
A team of 20 swimmers will lead the medal charge as they head to Birmingham for the Commonwealth Games which begin on Thursday, 28 July.
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Spearheading the challenge will be Olympic gold and silver medallist and world record-holder Tatjana Schoenmaker, who will be looking to defend both her 100m and 200m breaststroke titles in Birmingham, and the man who already has an incredible 17 medals from three Commonwealth Games so far, Chad le Clos.
Le Clos is looking to break the record for the most medals won by a...
A Teacher Driven By Life’s Lessons
By Gary Lemke in Birmingham
Erin Christie likes to compare her hockey career to being in a long relationship. “It’s can never be all rosy, it’s not smooth sailing all the time. There are break-ups and there are make-ups. But you keep coming back and persevering and the good times far outweigh the bad.” Now 30, she is able to sit back and reflect on the ups and downs and appreciate that all the sacrifices have been worth it.
Which definitely would not have been the way she viewed life as a 21-year-old on the evening of Saturday, 18 January...
A Teacher Driven By Life’s Lessons
By Gary Lemke in Birmingham
Erin Christie likes to compare her hockey career to being in a long relationship. “It’s can never be all rosy, it’s not smooth sailing all the time. There are break-ups and there are make-ups. But you keep coming back and persevering and the good times far outweigh the bad.” Now 30, she is able to sit back and reflect on the ups and downs and appreciate that all the sacrifices have been worth it.
Which definitely would not have been the way she viewed life as a 21-year-old on the evening of Saturday, 18 January...
SA women embracing huge Commonwealth Games challenge
The South Africa Women’s Sevens team face a daunting challenge at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, where they have been grouped with Australia, Fiji and Scotland in Pool B, and while they recognise they face a daunting task, head coach Paul Delport says they have a plan in place on how to deal with the pressure of playing such strong opposition.
Delport said they are fully aware of the enormity of the challenge that awaits them in Birmingham, but they will focus on achieving their own goals they have set for themselves.
The...
Previous Commonwealth Games Appearances
Men’s Rugby 7s has been played at every Commonwealth Games since Kuala Lumpur 1998, with a women’s event played for the first time at Gold Coast 2018. It is a core sport on the programme, meaning that it will be played at all future Games.
Fun Fact
New Zealand won every single Commonwealth Games men’s Rugby 7s tournament until losing in the final to South Africa at Glasgow 2014. However, they regained their title at Gold Coast 2018, with the New Zealand women’s team making it a unique double
For all the info you need on Rugby Sevens at the...
World-class clay court facilities in George
South Africa's newest top-flight sports complex will feed multiple desires, particularly in the local tennis community, with world-class facilities and much-needed clay courts opening soon in George.
With construction almost complete at Telesto Clay Court Tennis Centre in Rooirivier, the venue will be officially opened on 1 September 2022.
Phase one includes six ATP-size clay courts, a pro shop and a coffee shop. The next two phases will include the addition of a two-level clubhouse, a private gym, a...
MILLER-LED PROTEAS READY FOR ENGLAND T20I CHALLENGE
BRISTOL: Stand-in Proteas T20 International (T20I) captain David Miller is looking forward to the challenge of captaining South Africa in their three-match series against England starting in Bristol on Wednesday.
The tourists face the hosts on successive days, starting with the clash at the Seat Unique Stadium and followed by another in Cardiff on Thursday. The series concludes with a trip to Hampshire on Sunday.
Star batsman Miller is leading the visitors in the absence of injured skipper Temba Bavuma and is hopeful of a good...
History beckons for a national sporting treasure
Photo: Anton Geyser
By GARY LEMKE
Chad le Clos is at the stage of his career where he knows what the next chapter is all about. “My legacy,” he says. “I might be 30 and some people might have written me off, but don’t do that. Never do that.”
The South African swimming star cut a relaxed but determined figure in the athletes’ village at the University of Birmingham, his base for the 2022 Commonwealth Games where he is about to launch his bid to rewrite the history books. Two medals are what he needs from these...
BULLION IT RACING SET FOR BORDER SKIRMISH
by Motorsport Media - 2 Aug 2022 06:00:00
What
Compcare Polo Cup 2022 Round 5 Preview
Where
East London Grand Prix Circuit
When
Saturday 6 August 2022
Community
South Africa National
Swart, Lupini cannot wait to race on neutral ground
Bullion IT Racing duo Jurie Swart and Giordano Lupini are delighted at the prospect of racing on neutral ground when the CompCare Polo Cup heads to the historic and fast beachside East London Grand Prix Circuit, Saturday 6 August. Swart carries a small championship lead into the...
