Month: November 2012

3 key All Blacks – face fitness tests before they are confirmed to start against England.

Three key All Blacks - Dan Carter, Keven Mealamu and Tony Woodcock - face fitness tests tomorrow before they are confirmed to start against England at Twickenham. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has delivered on his promise to pick the top side for the final two tests of the year, but first five-eighth Carter (Achilles),... Continue Reading →

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Shortlist Unveiled for IRB Player of the Year 2012 Award

Shortlist Unveiled for IRB Player of the Year 2012 Award The International Rugby Board has announced the shortlist of nominees for the prestigious IRB Player of the Year 2012 Award. New Zealand captain Richie McCaw, his teammate Dan Carter, England fly half Owen Farrell and France fly half Frédéric Michalak are the four players on... Continue Reading →

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The world accepts that rugby has always had its thugs.

OPINION: Silence. For two days the world waited for Andrew Hore, Steve Hansen, Richie McCaw, Steve Tew or even the bloke who carries the bags to apologise for the All Black hooker's unprovoked assault on Bradley Davies. Instead, New Zealand rugby appeared stuck on an endless loop of John Cage's soundless epic. At the time... Continue Reading →

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2012 SOUND ON SCREEN MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL arrives in Johannesburg from 1-13 Dec

2012 SOUND ON SCREEN MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL Another one of Flamedrop’s indie film festivals to light up the screen at The Bioscope (286 Fox Street, Johannesburg), is the SOUND ON SCREEN Music Film Festival, which had its genesis in Cape Town in 2010. The movie selections from around the globe (and locally) include anything music... Continue Reading →

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Triple M Entertainment books Founder of iconic SA band Bright Blue to perform a FREE Concert

Triple M Entertainment books Founder of iconic SA band Bright Blue to perform a FREE Concert in De Waal Park on Sunday 2 Dec 2012 Robin Levetan was the lead vocalist and founder of iconic SA band Bright Blue whose uniquely infectious blend of pop, rock and mbaqanga established them at the forefront of the... Continue Reading →

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Thuggery from Andrew Hore overshadowed the 33-10 lesson the All Blacks handed Wales in Cardiff today.

An act of thuggery from Andrew Hore has overshadowed the 33-10 lesson the All Blacks handed injury-ravaged Wales in Cardiff today. Just like the Adam Thomson saga, Hore is set to become the sideshow that will hover over the final week of the international season in the Northern Hemisphere. The All Blacks may have turned... Continue Reading →

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Dan Carter is in doubt for this weekend’s All Blacks test against Wales

Dan Carter is in doubt for this weekend's All Blacks test against Wales after pulling up with a leg injury at today's training session in Cardiff. After initially downplaying concerns around Carter's fitness this morning, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen later confirmed his star playmaker felt a twinge in his right leg during training today.... Continue Reading →

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Cape Town’s own Macstanley -playing tonight at “Mercury Live” from 9pm

Cape Town's own Macstanley [formerly Flat Stanley] has just released their third album Lucid, Alive and Dreaming. The album, the group's first in five years, offers the trademark melodic pop songs they are known for, most notably first single 'Angel'. The band has clearly progressed since their last release, and has incorporated some new elements... Continue Reading →

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Lucas Radebe left Kaizer Chiefs to sign for Leeds United Football Club in 1994 we talk to him on HEART 104.9FM On Sat at 8.30am -tune in

Lucas Radebe is indeed a South African of note. He has a remarkable record of sporting achievement as a soccer player in Africa and Europe. In addition he has made and continues to make a major contribution as a leader beyond the soccer field, with major involvement in anti-racism projects, community work and literacy projects.... Continue Reading →

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All Black Conrad Smith may just be playing his best rugby of a very considerable career.

Comparing Smith's performance against Italy at the weekend with, say, England's Manu Tuilagi's was the equivalent of comparing Jacques Kallis' all-round cricket skills to James Franklin's. Smith is currently the best centre in the world by quite some distance. Tuilagi is a brutal man who doesn't pass, doesn't cover space and cannot see past the... Continue Reading →

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Founder of iconic SA band Bright Blue will perform a FREE Concert in De Waal Park on Sunday 2 Dec 2012

Robin Levetan  was the lead vocalist and founder of iconic SA band Bright Blue whose uniquely infectious blend of pop, rock and mbaqanga established them at the forefront of the progressive music scene in the 80’s and 90’s. Robin’s writing extended to the theatre and his highly acclaimed counter-culture play, “Skyf” broke attendance records at... Continue Reading →

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Kieran Read will captain an All Blacks team featuring 14 starting changes against Italy.

Kieran Read will captain an All Blacks team featuring 14 starting changes against Italy. With Richie McCaw being given the week off in Rome to prepare for two tougher assignments ahead, Read has assumed the All Blacks captaincy mantle for the first time this week. Sunday's test against the Italians also signals a passing of... Continue Reading →

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There is potential for the All Blacks’ biggest selection overhaul since 2005 when coach Steve Hansen settles on his side to play Italy.

There is potential for the All Blacks' biggest selection overhaul since 2005 when coach Steve Hansen settles on his side to play Italy. Injuries have worsened a situation that was already going to see numerous changes to the side that beat Scotland 51-22 in the tour opener. Hansen stated all 32 of his tour party... Continue Reading →

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