One thing is certain at this late chapter of Super Rugby, the Crusaders have ruled over this high stakes, test like intensity semi-final stage since 1998, and when the red and blacks won the title that season, a far advance from a wooden spoon at the tournament’s inception in 1996 – few would have predicted... Continue Reading →
: These Crusaders are good enough to win this year’s Super Rugby title.
Four years without the silverware must seem an eternity in red-and-black country, but the drought could be broken as the Crusaders look for an eighth title. They were mightily impressive in beating the Bulls last night, adding to the feeling that they are producing their best form when it matters most. Todd Blackadder inherited a... Continue Reading →
To illustrate how little there is to pick between the four teams in Super Rugby -read this
The Sharks will travel to Cape Town for an all-South African Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final against the DHL Stormers after they eliminated the Reds in their qualifier in Brisbane on Saturday afternoon. The KwaZulu-Natalians reached the semi-finals for the first time since 2008 when they beat the Reds by 30-17. This was only the 11th... Continue Reading →
Heart Top 30 -21 July 2012
HEART 104.9FM TOP 30 - 21 JULY 2012 POS ARTIST SONG TITLE MOVE L/W WEEKS 1 DONALD I DESERVE UP 1 2 4 2 USHER CLIMAX DOWN 1 1 17 3 MI CASA LA VIDA UP 3 6 6 4 CHRIS BROWN SWEET LOVE NC 4 6 5 DRAKE feat. RIHANNA TAKE CARE NC 5... Continue Reading →
Crusaders vs Bulls Preview
Can any team beat the Crusaders in a Vodacom Super Rugby knock-out match in Christchurch? History says no, but the Vodacom Bulls will say nothing is impossible. In their only previous playoff in Christchurch, the Crusaders won easily – that was in 2006 when the Crusaders won by 35-15 and went on to win the... Continue Reading →
Sipho refuses to burn out in quest for matric – Times LIVE
While the pupils of Thaba Jabula Secondary School, Soweto, were in the playground enjoying their second break, legendary musician Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse was in the principal's office inquiring about his matric results. via Sipho refuses to burn out in quest for matric - Times LIVE.
9th Aug – Seether and friends live in concert in Cape Town
Rock out with Seether, Enter Shikari, Bullet For My Valentine, Eagles of Death Metal and KONGOS at the Grand West Casino's Grand Arena on 9 August.Doors open at 14h00 (2pm) The South African power trio of vocalist and guitarist Shaun Morgan, bassist Dale Stewart and drummer John Humphrey that is collectively known as Seether makes... Continue Reading →
2012 Super Rugby Finals Series participants confirmed
Super Rugby played out the regular season with Round 18, and with all matches now completed, SANZAR can confirm the following. The South African Conference winning Stormers will finish top-of-the-table, and will host the lowest placed winner from the Super Rugby Qualifier (Week One), while the New Zealand Conference winning Chiefs will host the highest... Continue Reading →
HEART 104.9FM TOP 30 – 14 JULY 2012
HEART 104.9FM TOP 30 - 14 JULY 2012 POS ARTIST SONG TITLE MOVE L/W WEEKS 1 USHER CLIMAX NC 1 16 2 DONALD I DESERVE UP 10 12 3 3 CHAD SAAIMAN BANG X2 UP 13 16 6 4 CHRIS BROWN SWEET LOVE UP 16 20 5 5 DRAKE feat. RIHANNA TAKE CARE DOWN 3... Continue Reading →
Some rehearsal snaps of Sipho Mabuse from the studio for the show at Emperors Palace on Sunday 15 July 2012
We busy preparing the set for show at Emperors Palace for Sunday 15th July from 13H00. The show is called Acoustic Tales on the Lawn at Emperors Palace Sipho mentioned that audience members will get to hear all my hits including a song that has been very good to me called "Burnout" as well as... Continue Reading →
Eight teams can still make the Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Serie
Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 18 With one round of league action to go, eight teams can still make the Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series, with only two – the DHL Stormers and the Chiefs – guaranteed of their positions. These two sides have already won the South African and New Zealand Conferences and... Continue Reading →
Richie McCaw will captain the Crusaders from the No 8 position this Saturday
Richie McCaw will captain the Crusaders from the No 8 position this Saturday as Kieran Read is unavailable with a rib injury. While Read should be fit for the play-offs, he will take no part in the match against the Force. McCaw will start at No 8 with Matt Todd replacing him at openside flank.... Continue Reading →
HEART 104.9FM TOP 30 – 7 JULY 2012
HEART 104.9FM TOP 30 - 7 JULY 2012 POS ARTIST SONG TITLE MOVE L/W WEEKS 1 USHER CLIMAX NC 1 15 2 DRAKE feat. RIHANNA TAKE CARE NC 2 21 3 MI CASA HEAVENLY SENT NC 3 22 4 TOYA DELAZY LOVE IS IN THE AIR UP 15 19 16 5 JOHN LEGEND feat. LUDACRIS... Continue Reading →
Castle Rugby Championship appointments for Joubert and Peyper
South Africa’s Craig Joubert and Jaco Peyper were included on the list of eight referees that will officiated in the forthcoming Castle Rugby Championship. The International Rugby Board (IRB) announced the match official appointment on Friday. Appointments were made by the IRB Match Official Selection Committee following a detailed review of performances during the recent... Continue Reading →
GAME OF THE WEEK CHIEFS v CRUSADERS
CHIEFS v CRUSADERS Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia) Head-to-Head: Played 18, Crusaders 13, Chiefs 5 In Hamilton: Played 7, Crusaders 5, Chiefs 2 Last match: Round 3, March 9, 2012: Chiefs beat Crusaders 24-19 at McLean Park, Napier WE’VE SAID it once and we’ll say it again for the sake of repetition: batten down the hatches,... Continue Reading →