Month: June 2011

Richie McCaw says he’s ready to play whatever role the Crusaders require of him this week

Richie McCaw says he’s ready to play whatever role the Crusaders require of him this week as his team continues its remarkable Super Rugby journey with a semifinal visit to the Stormers in Cape Town. McCaw confirmed at Nelson airport before boarding the first plane of many over the next few days that he’s available... Continue Reading →

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All Blacks named a 25-man squad for two training camps in Wellington over the next fortnight.

Stephen Donald has been told his Rugby World Cup dream is over unless there are injuries to players now ahead of him in the All Blacks pecking order. Donald's name was notably missing today when the All Blacks named a 25-man squad selected from players outside the Crusaders and Blues to take part in two... Continue Reading →

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The Sharks departed Johannesburg last night quite literally on a wing and prayer

The Sharks departed Johannesburg last night quite literally on a wing and prayer given that Sydney airport was closed yesterday morning because of volcanic ash in the atmosphere, although the weather forecast from New South Wales was favourable for clear skies by the time the team is due to land today – otherwise the flight... Continue Reading →

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South Africa gives US First Lady Michelle Obama and her family a warm welcome

South Africa gives US First Lady Michelle Obama and her family a warm welcome MICHELLE OBAMA and daughters Sasha and Malia have left their illustrious husband and father green with envy as they today posed for one of the most prized pictures in the world – one alongside Nelson Mandela. The United States of America’s... Continue Reading →

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More than 50 000 Loftus fans were shocked into a stunned silence

Last week, the Sharks packed themselves off to a reclusive residence in Rustenburg, far from the madding crowd and the niggling negativity that had dogged their stuttering Super Rugby campaign, and an immaculate plan was hatched to beat the champion Bulls and record one of the most famous wins in Sharks and Natal rugby history.... Continue Reading →

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John Smit’s biggest challenge in 2011 is to stir his troops

Former British Lion and indeed Gauteng Lion scrumhalf John Robbie raised the pertinent point in his Saturday newspaper column at the weekend of whether Springbok coach Peter de Villiers should abandon some of his pedigreed veterans when he picks his World Cup squad in favour of young mongrels. Well we know the Bok coach won’t... Continue Reading →

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Would you like to perform songs from the new album “RELEASE” by Jeremy Crutchley And The Standing Wave AUDITIONS THIS SAT 11 JUNE see below

AUDITIONS : SATURDAY JUNE 11th, 2011. VENUE : F# (F~Sharp!) Studio ; Unit 6, Nearby Park, Railway Road, Woodstock. (off Beach Road, left from Old Castle Brewery; 0723218569) http://www.fsharpmusic.com/contact TIME ; 12.00 till 6.00p.m : Note - you must phone to book a time slot. Call: J on 073 144 2881 between 10 a.m. &... Continue Reading →

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THE Sharks have hung deep to win their last two Super Rugby matches,

by MIKE GREENAWAY THE Sharks have hung deep to win their last two Super Rugby matches, showing courage against the Waratahs and the Cheetahs but not a lot of finess, and their coach has called for serious introspection from the players before Saturday’s massive match against the Lions at Ellis Park and next week’s finale... Continue Reading →

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Cup of Dreams at Encounters film festival Sunday 19 June @6pm

Synopsis Pics Trailer Cup of Dreams Courtesy of the Director. Beginning with the haka and ending with a valedictory on the merits of tribe, Shaw’s very personal ode to rugby—and his beloved All Blacks—will resonate with every sports fan, regardless of code or allegiance. Shaw is a New Zealander, unashamedly an All Blacks fanatic and... Continue Reading →

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