Who would have thought that twelve years later, I would be in the Northern Cape in a San village shooting a video, with my client and watching the World Cup final on my phone. My love of all things Argentina come from the Steverlynck family - 5 brothers who I grew up with in Sea... Continue Reading →
Rugby
Dylan Jack and Martin Myers return to the Smile 90.4fm studios to join Ziaan in conversation about all things rugby. The three reflect on the last round of the Rugby Championship, which saw the Springboks come up short in the race for the title. The guys also break down round two of the URC, and the... Continue Reading →
Martin talks his 1st love rugby with Dylan Jack from SA rugby Magazine and Ziaan Siems from Smile FM
Rugby Talks - A look at Round 3 of the Rugby Championship with Ziaan Siems, Dylan Jack and Martin Myers We look forward to the rugby championship games this weekend and reflect on the losses last week for both the All Blacks and Springboks. Listen to the Podcast at https://echocast.fabrik.fm/NLx5wYpW4R42qM
Reflections on Michael Schumacher | Cape Talk 567AM
Pippa speaks to Martin Myers who normally talks music but now comes in as a sports fanatic. He shares a brilliant story of meeting Schumacher and discovering what a humble soul he is. https://soundcloud.com/martinmyers/reflections-on-michael-schumacher
SA Rugby confirms venues for Springboks’ 2020 home Tests
• Final Springbok Test at DHL Newlands • Rising Georgia make SA debut in Port Elizabeth • New Zealand visit the Lowveld in September The Springboks will bid an emotional farewell to DHL Newlands in Cape Town in July, and will face the All Blacks in a brand-new venue in September, after SA Rugby confirmed... Continue Reading →
Wales and British and Irish Lions international Jamie Roberts will make his DHL Stormers on Saturday
Roberts on debut for DHL Stormers Wales and British and Irish Lions international Jamie Roberts will make his DHL Stormers debut alongside 10 Springboks named in the matchday squad for the opening round Vodacom Super Rugby encounter with the Hurricanes at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Roberts will start at inside centre, with fellow midfielder Rikus... Continue Reading →
DHL Stormers 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby fixtures:
Saturday, February 1 (Kick-off: 15h05) v Hurricanes at DHL Newlands Saturday, February 8 (Kick-off: 17h15) v Vodacom Bulls at DHL Newlands Saturday, February 15 (Kick-off: 15h05) v Emirates Lions at Emirates Airline Park Saturday, February 22 (Kick-off: 15h05) v Jaguares at DHL Newlands Saturday, February 29 (Kick-off: 15h05) v Blues at DHL Newlands Saturday, 14... Continue Reading →
Springbok Trophy Tour – Cape Town Route for Monday 11 November
Springbok Trophy Tour – Cape Town Route for Monday The fifth and final leg of the Springboks’ RWC Trophy Tour will take place in Cape Town on Monday 11 Nov 2019 The route plan for Cape Town is as follows (all time approximate): 10h30: Tour starts at City Hall and bus departs along Darling Street... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Talk To Stu Bannatyne, One Of The World’s Best Sailors, About Music And Life
We spoke exclusively this week to Legendary New Zealand sailor Stu Bannatyne, dubbed the 'King of the Southern Ocean' who has spent a major part of the last two decades racing through that area of the world. He is what I would descibe as the “Roger Federer” of Round the world Sailing. He has... Continue Reading →
Play your way to France with KIA Champ into the Arena
- South African launch of global amateur 5-a-side soccer tournament - One winning team to play in Champ into the Arena World Finals in France during UEFA Euro 2016™ in July 2016 (DISCOVERY SOCCER PARK, Johannesburg) – In conjunction with its global partnership to FIFA and as one of the main sponsors of the 2016... Continue Reading →
King Carlos Spencer announced as EP Kings Currie Cup head coach for 2014
Carlos Spencer, who joined EP Rugby in December last year, has been appointed as the EP Kings Currie Cup head coach ahead of their foray into the Premier Division. Speaking at a press conference at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium today, EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that the former New Zealand flyhalf would be head... Continue Reading →
Nelson Mandela our Captain -our opening link on OTC on Heart 104.9fm
The captain of any team, whether it be in business or in sport, has a specific role – after all, that person has a unique ambition,…….. is inspirational , has a special determination …….and mostly the skills to make his team as successful as possible, whatever that measure of success may be…… In a... Continue Reading →
The talk is about how much the Boks have to prove in their finale at Ellis Park against New Zealand
5. Boks-All Blacks II All the talk is about how much the Springboks have to prove in their Rugby Championship finale at Ellis Park against New Zealand. But I wonder. Knowing the mentality of the All Blacks, and the pride they take in their status in the game, I'm sure they would have been as... Continue Reading →
Dan Carter not back before Nov end year tour
Dan Carter will not be back before November's tour north, but the jury's still out on whether skipper Richie McCaw could make the All Blacks' hotly anticipated Johannesburg rematch against the seething Springboks. Coach Steve Hansen today confirmed Carter would be out for around six weeks after suffering a grade 3 AC joint (shoulder) injury... Continue Reading →
All Blacks win but red card ruins a good game
The All Blacks won again at fortress Eden Park tonight in a result that leaves Steve Hansen's team with one hand already on the Rugby Championship trophy. The 29-15 win will be deemed a controversial one in South Africa as Springboks hooker Bismarck du Plessis was sent off early the second half after receiving two... Continue Reading →
All Blacks need a strong Springbok team to validate them.
My great friend Mike Greenaway has been fortunate to cover many of South Africa’s post-isolation Test matches in New Zealand and have learned beyond any shadow of doubt that the Kiwi rugby public loves nothing better than a strong Springbok team visiting their shores. He recalls being in 2005 being in Dunedin for the match... Continue Reading →
Five starting changes to the All Blacks team to take on the Springboks in Auckland on Saturday.
Liam Messam and Dane Coles will be hot topics today. The pair are two of five starting changes to the All Blacks team to take on the Springboks in Auckland on Saturday. Messam, who has recovered from a calf injury suffered in the lead-up to the opening Bledisloe Cup test, has ousted Steven Luatua. With... Continue Reading →
The bold and brave new era of All Blacks rugby continues with promotion of an uncapped 24-year-old
The bold and brave new era of All Blacks rugby continues apace with today's dramatic promotion of uncapped 24-year-old Canterbury son-of-a-gun Tom Taylor to his first test start. The theory that coach Steve Hansen is rewriting the once conservative book on All Black selection gained further credence when Taylor was named to start at No... Continue Reading →
More pressure on Australia Rugby
Getty Images SAME OLD: This was supposed to be the Bledisloe that sparked the Wallaby revival - but that wasn't how it turned out. OPINION: This was supposed to be the Bledisloe that sparked the Wallaby revival. Instead, after an emphatic All Black victory, all it's done is heap more pressure on Australian rugby. The... Continue Reading →