We have been told that the Cheetahs’ are no longer the Sharks' bogey side given that the Durbanites had not lost in Bloemfontein since 2009 but yesterday the Ghosts of Matches the Cheetahs had no expectation to win came flooding back to haunt the Sharks. The shock loss to a Cheetahs team that looking anything... Continue Reading →
There’s a landmine planted at AMI Stadium and it’s got the Blues logo painted on it.
There's a landmine planted at AMI Stadium and it's got the Blues logo painted on it. If the Crusaders lose tonight's match their Super Rugby title aspirations will suffer a fearful hit, potentially forcing them into a situation where they must beat the Highlanders to qualify for the finals. Tighthead prop Owen Franks doesn't know... Continue Reading →
Bongani Masuku Benefit Concert 2 July 2014
South African artists came together to remember musician Bongani Masuku at a benefit concert for his family on 2 July 2014 at Joburg Theatre. [Pictures: Valentina Nicol/The Citizen Newspaper] The music fraternity learnt the shocking news of Masuku's untimely death on the evening of 17 May 2014. He was tragically shot and killed in Troyville.... Continue Reading →
Bok Fourie du Preez out for approximately six months
Fourie du Preez will miss the remainder of the South African season following an ankle injury sustained by the Springbok scrumhalf in last Saturday’s 55-6 Test victory over Scotland in Port Elizabeth. Du Preez left the field in the first half of the Test. He was sent for x-rays immediately afterwards and went for an... Continue Reading →
2014 Wawela Music Awards ceremony took place in Johannesburg on Friday, 27 June .Winners are
This year's 2014 Wawela Music Awards ceremony took place in Johannesburg on Friday, 27 June. The awards recognises music composers, lyricists, songwriters and publishers, including music created for television & film as well as commercials. Performances at the star studded event on the night include : Yvonne Chaka Chaka ,HHP ,Sipho Mabuse , Lindiwe Suttle... Continue Reading →
Kieran Read ,Dan Carter ,Israel Dagg all back for Crusaders must win game against Blues on Sat
Kieran Read, Dan Carter, Israel Dagg and Nemani Nadolo all return to the starting line-up for the Crusaders this weekend when they take on the Blues at AMI Stadium. They are four of six new faces in the starting fifteen. In the forwards, Ben Funnell and Owen Franks have taken starting spots in place of... Continue Reading →
Debating whether Dan Carter should start for the Crusaders is pointless. Just get him in there.
His 27-minute cameo during Saturday night's galling 16-9 loss to the Hurricanes was unspectacular, but the subject of whether he should be fast-tracked into the run-on team against the resurgent Blues next weekend is surely non-negotiable. It's simple - the experienced All Black, who made his first Super Rugby appearance in Wellington following his sabbatical,... Continue Reading →
DHL Stormers make 6 changes to face Bulls on Sat at Newlands
Springbok flank Schalk Burger will captain the DHL Stormers in Saturday's all-South African Vodacom Super Rugby Derby at DHL Newlands (kick-off 17h05), whilst SA Sevens speedster Seabelo Senatla has been named on the bench. Burger missed his team's 21-19 win over the Sharks at the end of May with a neck injury but he took... Continue Reading →
Du Preez out of Castle Lager Rugby Championship
Fourie du Preez will miss the Castle Lager Rugby Championship following an ankle injury sustained by the Springbok scrumhalf in last Saturday’s 55-6 Test victory over Scotland in Port Elizabeth. Du Preez left the field in the first half of the Test. He was sent for x-rays immediately afterwards and went for an MRI scan... Continue Reading →
Accomplished radio news journalist Graeme Raubenheimer joins the Heart 104.9FM News team
Graeme Raubenheimer joins the Heart 104.9FM news team effective 1st July 2014. After spending four years reporting in the field, running in and out of the Western Cape High Court and news conferences, he is very eager to present the news and keep the listeners informed in a manner that is relevant, accurate, fair and... Continue Reading →
A possibility of an 8th title for the Crusaders. But wait, with 4 rounds to go after a month off things could change dramatically.
OPINION: One step forward, two steps back. As hard as the English rugby team tried, the longer they spent in New Zealand the worse they got. Forwards who were awkward in their new roles and didn't manage to dominate the set pieces, and backs who made simple errors and couldn't work together, suggests that if... Continue Reading →
2014 Wawela Awards evening takes place on Friday 27 June and recognises the best in South African music composition and song writing
:The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) has announced the final list of nominees for the 2014 Wawela Music Awards – the only awards in the country that recognise the people behind the creation of the song, namely music composers, lyricists, song writers and publishers. The awards cover the full spectrum of music composition and... Continue Reading →
Dan Carter and Kieran Read on the bench for Crusaders vs Hurricanes on Saturday
Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Hurricanes this weekend. The team will head to Wellington tomorrow to prepare for the game at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night. Eight players have returned from the All Blacks to make the team, including prop Wyatt Crockett who will pack down with Corey... Continue Reading →
Five uncapped players in Springboks’ match-23
Junior Springbok captain Handré Pollard is one of five uncapped players who have been named in the Springboks’ match-23 for Saturday’s final encounter of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Scotland in Port Elizabeth. In total, the Springbok starting team shows six changes from the side which beat Wales by 31-30 in Nelspruit last weekend.... Continue Reading →
Springboks donate to Missionvale Care Centre in PE
Four members of the Springbok squad who hail from the Eastern Cape on Tuesday donated R15,000 on behalf of the team to the Missionvale Care Centre in Port Elizabeth. Siya Kolisi, Jan Serfontein, JJ Engelbrecht and Paul Jordaan visited the centre on Tuesday morning. The money comes from the team’s internal fund and the players... Continue Reading →
All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw out of the Crusaders for Super Rugby.
All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw played through the England test series with a broken rib - but won't repeat the feat for the Crusaders in Super Rugby. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen confirmed today McCaw would miss the last three rounds of Super Rugby's regular season because of a broken rib sustained either in the... Continue Reading →
FRANS UP AND RUNNING FOR THE SHARKS ….NOTHING WRONG WITH STEYN AT SHARKS TRAINING
He might be in the training colours of the Sharks, but Francois Steyn yesterday was deemed “ready to go” by Sharks Director of Rugby Jake White after the Log leaders regrouped at Kings Park ahead of the next week’s Super Rugby match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. A fortnight ago, Steyn took a hugely controversial... Continue Reading →
Dan Carter available for Crusaders for Saturdays Super 15 game
Dan Carter’s return to Super Rugby is unlikely to be in the No 10 jersey. Although Crusaders assistant coach Tabai Matson and Carter were not saying as much today, it is expected the 100-test All Black, who has totalled only 120 minutes for his Southbridge club since embarking on his sabbatical last November, will be... Continue Reading →
Foo Fighters Live In South Africa: The Dates and ticket prices
On Monday, the 23rd of June, we were all awakened to a social media frenzy of the news that Big Concerts were about to announce that the legendary Foo Fighters would be coming to South Africa for the very first time. Cape Town – 10 December 2014 at Cape Town Stadium Golden Circle/Lower Seated: R960... Continue Reading →
