It is with regret that the Manhattans /Regina Belle and Adrian Crutchfield show scheduled for 26 Oct 2013 has had to be moved to early 2014. Lifestyle Events International spokesperson Bevan Chetty remarked this morning that "Despite the efforts of both parties a 7 day window could be found in the artists schedule to get... Continue Reading →
All Blacks team to play England at Twickenham, London, on Sat 16 November has been named
The All Blacks team to play England at Twickenham, London, on Saturday 16 November has been named with another hugely-experienced team to take the field against the English. The starting XV in the second Test of the Air New Zealand European Tour features just one change from the team that played France last weekend, with... Continue Reading →
What do Bakkies Botha and Jean de Villiers have in common.
Here is one for your next pub quiz. What do Bakkies Botha and Jean de Villiers have in common? Answer: They debuted in the same game, against France in Marseilles in November 2002, they both made unfortunate exits from that match (lost 30-20), but they perhaps fortuitously were then spared a role in one of... Continue Reading →
Daily Telgraph publishes All Black motivational messages
The All Blacks are carrying cool personas in public ahead of their test with England but a sign in their team room in London declares: "We are the most dominant team in the history of the world." The Daily Telegraph has published a snapshot of motivational messages it reported were posted on a whiteboard in... Continue Reading →
Revenge is not motivating the All Blacks for their clash against England this week.
Just for the record, revenge is not motivating the All Blacks for their clash against England this week. And if all questions on that very subject could cease forthwith, that would demonstrably please the world's No 1 side immensely. Of course, that ain't gonna happen. Sports writers and talking heads - especially British ones -... Continue Reading →
Boks closing gap to All Blacks ?
They are by no means there yet, not by a long shot, but Springbok assistant coach John McFarland believes the Springboks are closing the gap on New Zealand and will continue to work hard on this overseas tour to rectify deficiencies exposed by the All Blacks in the Boks' only two defeats so far in... Continue Reading →
Boks vs Wales Match report
There had been a lot of huffing and puffing in the Welsh Valleys this last week about their team’s chances of scalping a Southern Hemisphere giant, but it all came to nought and for the 14th successive occasion the Boks slayed the Dragons. The game was much hyped as a showdown between the champions of... Continue Reading →
Success of this Bok tour hinges on a victory for the Boks today.
This week the Wesh newspapers have been bursting with stories from the Welsh rugby camp about today’s much anticipated clash between the home team and South Africa. There has been much talk about the Dragons slaying the Springboks. A little too much talk, perhaps, and yesterday Springbok captain Jean de Villiers gave a candid smile... Continue Reading →
Not for the faint at heart. Wales vs Boks Preview
Not for the faint at heart. That is the how the Welsh rugby camp are anticipating events at the Millennium Stadium tomorrow when the champions of the Northern Hemisphere go up against the runners-up in the Rugby Championship, the “mighty” Springboks, who are also second only to the All Blacks in the world rankings. The... Continue Reading →
All Blacks team to play France at Stade de France Paris on Sat 9 Nov has been named
The All Blacks team to play France at Stade de France, Paris, on Saturday 9 November has been named, with the most experienced All Blacks pack in history to take the field against one of their traditional foes. The squad, bolstered by three All Blacks centurions, features 853 Test caps in the starting XV plus... Continue Reading →
Simple Minds Happy Return -Cape Town Concert Review
Simple Minds Happy Return - Cape Town Review By Aidan HarperSimple Minds Happy Return SA Tour There's been a myriad of international acts passing through South Africa recently. This is great as it shows healthy international interest and puts a spotlight on the SA music scene. There has been a spate of 80's bands reforming... Continue Reading →
HEART 104.9FM TOP 30 – 2 November 2013
HEART 104.9FM TOP 30 - 2 November 2013 POS ARTIST SONG TITLE MOVE L/W PEAK WEEKS NOTES 1 Justin Timberlake Take Back The Night Up 2 3 1 5 2 Mi Casa Jika NC 2 2 11 SA Top 10 #1 3 Naughty Boy feat. Sam Smith La La La Up 17 20 3 3... Continue Reading →
Grand West -Sunday 3 Nov -7pm SIMPLE MINDS Live
Since 1977 Simple Minds’ frontman Jim Kerr, along with his fellow band members Charlie Burchill, Mel Gaynor, Andy Gillespie and Ged Grimes have committed themselves to being of the worlds greatest live acts. 36 years on and the music of Simple Minds remains as important, vital and loved as all of their many chart topping... Continue Reading →
All Blacks side named to play Japan( Four new All Blacks named in matchday 23)
The All Blacks team to play Japan in the historic Test at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 2 November has been named, with two new players to make their Test debuts in the starting XV and another two new All Blacks named on the bench. The starting XV sees bustling Counties-Manukau and... Continue Reading →
2014 SUPER RUGBY CRUSADERS SQUAD ANNOUNCED
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his squad to contest the 2014 Investec Super Rugby competition. It includes five new members and twenty seven players returning from the 2013 Crusaders squad. One of the five new faces in the squad is actually a returning face and very familiar to most New Zealand rugby fans.... Continue Reading →
The All Blacks have just passed the second anniversary of their World Cup final triumph at Eden Park
The All Blacks have just passed the second anniversary of their World Cup final triumph at Eden Park, the halfway point in their reign as defending champions. The William Webb Ellis Trophy is on its way back to the International Rugby Board's headquarters in Dublin and will reappear centre stage at the 2015 final at... Continue Reading →
DHL to be Official Logistics Partner of Rugby World Cup 2015
DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics provider, and the International Rugby Board (IRB) today announced that DHL will be Official Logistics Partner of Rugby World Cup 2015. The partnership will see DHL assume responsibility for the logistics of one of the biggest international sporting events, which will take place in host country England over... Continue Reading →
Simple Minds -N America show review -Stunning ! They arrive in SA this week for 3 shows -2 JHB one CT
Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr was pretty direct when they announced their short North American tour earlier this year: If you want to see a bigger tour, come see this one. Some people took that as an ultimatum but let's be realistic - the economics have to be there to interest promoters. Last night at... Continue Reading →
