It is one of those curious anomalies of the Absa Currie Cup that in finals between the Sharks and the Lions (or Natal and Transvaal), the home side has never won. What are the chances of that trend continuing in one of the most evenly matched fiinals in years when the teams do battle tomorrrow... Continue Reading →
CAPE TOWN WON THE WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL BID FOR 2014
Cape Town has won the World Design Capital for the year 2014, ahead of fellow short-listed cities, Dublin and Bilbao. The sought-after accolade was awarded to the Mother City this morning at the International Design Alliance (IDA) Congress in Taipei. Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Patricia de Lille, accepted the award on behalf of Cape... Continue Reading →
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THE IRB and the haka
Stop Press “ IRB to fine France $5000.00 for encroaching past the half way line during the advancement of the Hakka” quote un quote “ it wasn’t in the spirit of the game” . What a bunch of cry baby sniffling ..ucking pussy’s. Some one mention FIFA as an embrassment along with the IRB well... Continue Reading →
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what a great 6 weeks!!!!!! I’m licking my lips already for 2015.
Well I’ve been waiting to input this since the full time hooter. Yep your right how did they win that? Well they did it on the back of southern Hemisphere based defense and an illustrious leader in McCaw. Now having said that... did the best team win the world cup? Yes without doubt! It would... Continue Reading →
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McCaw – like it or not – will largely be remembered by what happens tomorrow night.
Richie McCaw hopes the horrors of the past will help the All Blacks reap the ultimate prize after tomorrow night’s World Cup final. As the final hours seep away before the ultimate showdown against France at Eden Park, a relaxed McCaw today acknowledged the failed 2003 and 2007 campaigns had hardened his team’s resolve to... Continue Reading →
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Listen to on the couch on Sat on heart 104.9fm from 8-9am when guest will be Irfaan Abrahams, aka Fanie Breyani
Join on the couch on Sat at 8am on Heart 104.9fm to find out why Irfaan Abrahams, aka Fanie Breyani, has been selected to run the New York Marathon on 6th November 2011. Irfaan Abrahams is teacher at Rocklands High in Mitchell's Plain and has a passion for education and empowering the youth. He was... Continue Reading →
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Graham Henry says no words will be needed from him before he sends his All Blacks out to play the World Cup final on Sunday night at Eden Park.
Graham Henry says no words will be needed from him before he sends his All Blacks out to play the World Cup final on Sunday night at Eden Park. The squawking and the talking will have been done... all that remains is the action. Henry confirmed today after naming an unchanged starting XV to face... Continue Reading →
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Great captains win Rugby World Cups. Four years ago McCaw was not that man. He is now.
The Man with the big chisel has started to etch a few preliminary lines. Richie McCaw's head is ready to be carved into rugby's Mount Rushmore. Great captains win Rugby World Cups. Four years ago McCaw was not that man. He is now. Even as recently as the Tri-Nations there were doubts about McCaw's leadership.... Continue Reading →
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Bryce Lawrence incompetence in Rugby matches.
More than a week into the Wellington wake after the Boks’ tragic World Cup exit, the only thing more painful than the wailing from South African supporters is the terrible realisation that the Springboks were the only team in New Zealand that stood a chance of beating the All Blacks. The Wallabies simply never had... Continue Reading →
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Allister Coetzee announces the WP team vs Lions for currie cup Semi final on Sat
Allister Coetzee today announced the WP team to take on the Lions at Coca-Cola Park in Johannesburg on Saturday 22 October in the Absa Currie Cup semi-final. The team to play is: 15 . Gio Aplon 14. JJ Engelbrecht 13. Jaque Fourie 12. Jean De Villiers 11 . Bryan Habana 10. Demetri Catrakilis 9 .... Continue Reading →
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: Leon Schuster’s Mad Buddies In Production
Principal photography on the latest cinematic outing for legendary South African filmmaker Leon Schuster is underway. The film, entitled Mad Buddies, is the latest from Schuster, who’s been responsible for some of South Africa’s most notable local box-office successes, including Mama Jack, Mr Bones and most recently, 2010’s World Cup-inspired hit Schuks Tshabalala’s Guide to... Continue Reading →
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Richie McCaw has earned the right to lift the Webb Ellis Cup.
Richie McCaw has earned the right to lift the Webb Ellis Cup. McCaw was asked, 48 hours before the World Cup semi-final against Australia, who the better player was: ‘David Pocock or yourself?’ McCaw said: ‘We’ll see after 80 minutes on Sunday.’ There was no sarcasm in his answer. It was the confirmation of the... Continue Reading →
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All Blacks captain Richie McCaw says he is fit to play Australia in tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup semifinal, an occasion he acknowledges is “not just another game”.
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw says he is fit to play Australia in tomorrow's Rugby World Cup semifinal, an occasion he acknowledges is "not just another game". McCaw's declaration comes as Australia's star fullback Kurtley Beale was ruled out today, which All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith said could hurt the Wallabies. McCaw was predictably... Continue Reading →
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Australia v New Zealand – Historical Notes
Australia v New Zealand – Historical Notes This is the 167th match of a trans-Tasman rivalry that dates back to 1903 when New Zealand won the inaugural meeting 22-3 in Sydney. This tally includes the 24 matches played between 1920 and 1928 when NSW represented Australia. Of the 166 games played between the two nations,... Continue Reading →
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Richie McCaw might be playing with only one foot this weekend
OPINION: Richie McCaw might be playing with only one foot this weekend but he can count on an extra hand in the World Cup semifinal against the Wallabies. That help might come from South African referee Craig Joubert. It seems all the fuss over Kiwi referee Bryce Lawrence's handling of the Wallabies' scratchy quarterfinal win... Continue Reading →
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RWC 2011 Semi Finals These are just my thoughts….
RWC 2011 Semi Finals These are just my thoughts…. § This is the biggest Wallaby vs. All Black clash since RWC 2003 when Morlocks intercept won the game for Australia § McCaw is under a serious injury cloud & if he and Carter both do not play then Australia win. § If McCaw plays then... Continue Reading →
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Boks out of world cup so you play for your province again ..lol
Allister Coetzee today announced the DHL WP team to take on the Ford Pumas at DHL Newlands on Saturday. All the Province returning Springboks are featured in a strong match 22. “We are at the business end of the competition and after talking to and assessing the returning players it was an easy decision to... Continue Reading →
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FAIEK HENDRICKS on ME SPORT FROM 2-3PM ON WWW.thetaxi.co.za on thursday
FAIEK HENDRICKS on ME SPORT FROM 2-3PM ON WWW.thetaxi.co.za on thursday Faiek writes as follows : I do feel honored to be remembered as a “golden oldie” rugby player. As you know, as one gets older, one drifts into oblivion as far as the broader public is concerned. No longer on the back pages of... Continue Reading →
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How Old Were You?
Let me take you back in pictures If you remember most of the above… Guess what??? YOU ARE OLD!......LOL .
Martin Myers 