MyNMB
Nelson Mandela Bay News and Stuff
TJ Perenara will captain a star-studded Barbarian F.C. side to take on South Africa in the YesPlay Cup on Saturday – kick off at 15h00. The 89-cap All Black is one of 19 internationals from 11 different nations coming together for the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium clash against the world champions. Having represented the famous …
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick named quality teams for their opening matches of the season against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe on Saturday in Gqeberha, with the teams being led by Siya Kolisi and Vincent Tshituka. The SA ‘A’ team will take the field against Zimbabwe at the Nelson Mandela Bay …
The Springboks have bolstered their lock stocks with the call-up of Adre Smith to the national squad with an eye on the match against the Barbarians and the SA ‘A’ team’s clash against Zimbabwe on Saturday, 20 June in Gqeberha. Smith, who has accumulated over 50 caps for the DHL Stormers, is the latest player …
The Valke kicked off their 2026 Currie Cup campaign with an emphatic 49-28 victory over Eastern Province at Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park on Saturday. The East Randers laid the foundation in the first half, tearing into the Eastern Province defence with four rapid-fire tries. Zeilinga Strydom opened the account in the sixth minute already, …
International stars from across the world, including Duhan van der Merwe, TJ Perenara and Andrew Kellaway have been named in the Barbarians squad to will face the Springboks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, 20 June, as part of an international season-opening double-header which will also feature the South African ‘A’ …
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an exciting 51-man squad – featuring 21 uncapped players – on Saturday evening for the team’s first training camp of the season, starting in Johannesburg on Monday, with an eye on the double-header between the Boks and the Barbarians, as well as the clash between the SA ‘A’ team against …
MJs Judo Dojo has selected a 45-member elite squad from nearly 500 judokas ahead of the upcoming South African Judo Championships taking place in Gqeberha this July. According to Sensei Reece Kramer, the squad includes both junior and senior athletes aged seven years and older who have excelled in competitions and shown exceptional dedication to …
When the Springboks run out against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on 20 June, they will not only be carrying the hopes of a nation on their shoulders, but they will also be wearing the names of everyday fans on their shorts. Together with Betway, the Springboks will be paying tribute to the world’s best supporters …
The 2026 Rip Curl Vic Bay Pro is already building strong momentum ahead of its return to Victoria Bay in June, with growing interest from surfers, sponsors, and the broader surfing community ahead of the opening heats. The event will feature the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Men’s and Women’s World Surf League (WSL) …
The official 2026 South African BMX Freestyle Championships will take place at the highly anticipated Park Lines BMX Tournament on Saturday, 30 May at the SkyLab Skatepark in Johannesburg. The event is presented by LW Mag and Dragon Energy, in partnership with Garmin, Insta360, Monster Products, Fox, and Mongoose. BMX Freestyle riders from across South Africa will gather to compete for the national titles. The action-packed …
Before you read on I want you to close your eyes and imagine these yachts flying across Algoa Bay and coming close inshore for ‘in your face’ action at speeds that could kill! This past weekend the BONDS Flying Roos sailing team left Bermuda with another trophy in hand, backing up their Rio triumph with …
Kariega – The fourth annual Volkswagen HealthCare Run took place on Saturday, 9 May 2026, at the Volkswagen PeoplePavilion in Kariega. More than 1 800 participants competed in three categories: a 5km fun run, 10km and 21.1km races, with the routes starting and ending at the Volkswagen PeoplePavilion and passing through Volkswagen’s Plant Kariega. While …
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has congratulated the Junior Springboks after the national Under-20 side claimed a historic first U20 Rugby Championship title in Gqeberha on Saturday. The Junior Boks secured the crown after a gripping 29-29 draw against New Zealand at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, finishing the tournament unbeaten and on top of the standings …
The final round of the SA Cup produced another thrilling bout of action as the Toyota Cheetahs and Sanlam Boland Kavaliers booked their places alongside Suzuki Griquas and Airlink Pumas in next week’s two semi-finals. In doing so, the foursome also qualified for the prestigious 2026 Carling Currie Cup Premier Division. Sanlam Boland Kavaliers wing …
The Argentinian and South African sides go into this final day as outright favourites. Argentina and Australia are first up at 14h00 followed by the big clash of Springboks v All Blacks at 16h10. The Springboks have effectively won the TRC U20 Championship BUT there is one permutation that could lead to a devastating loss. …
This Saturday’s three fixtures in the SA Cup competition, feature a clash between the Kavaliers and Eastern Province that carries significant implications. Boland travelled to Gqeberha last year needing a win to secure a top-four finish – and did just that. This coming Saturday, they find themselves in a similar position, hosting EP in a match …
This Saturday 9 May 2026 will see the final day of the TRC U20 Championship take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Up first on this final day will be Argentina vs Australia with kick off at 14h00. These two teams will be playing in a light North West wind, a balmy 20 degrees …
Eastern Province were on the winning side in the penultimate SA Cup league round this weekend, with six teams still in with a shout of making the playoffs. Eastern Province survived a spirited second-half fightback from the Griffons to claim a 31–28 victory at Down Touch Investments Stadium in Welkom. EP laid the foundation in …
The Junior Springboks clinched the 2026 Under-20 Rugby Championship in emphatic fashion on Sunday evening, overpowering Australia U20 56–17 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha to seal the title with a game to spare, a performance head coach Kevin Foote credited to the squad’s growth, grit and collective belief. See the permutation that …
On Saturday 9 May 2026 the Springboks will meet New Zealand and Argentina will meet Australia in the final day of the TRC U20 Championships. The Present Point Standings Are: South Africa – 10 Argentina – 5 New Zealand – 5 Australia – 2 The standings reflect the scoring format that was agreed for the …
The second day of the championships saw Argentina vs New Zealand followed by South Africa v Australia. The Argentinians provided a major upset when the beat New Zealand 25-17 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. I can still hear those celebrations from their change room next door! The Springboks ran out deserved 56-17 …
Western Province showed they have no peers in the U20 women’s game when they outplayed Eastern Province 36-7 in the final of the 2026 U20 Women’s Week in Alberton on Friday, claiming the national title for a fourth consecutive time. In the final, the Capetonians held a 12-0 lead at the break and although EP, …
The defending U20 World Rugby Champions are currently in Gqeberha. This, following their title win in Italy last year. Under head coach Kevin Foote, the team is currently competing in the SANZAAR U20 Rugby Championship before they head to Georgia to defend their global crown in June. I admit that I missed the opening match …
Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has made a couple of rotational changes to the match-23 for their U20 Rugby Championship encounter against Australia at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Sunday. The second-round encounter kicks off at 16h10 and will be broadcast live on SuperSport. The first match, between New Zealand and …
Western Province and Eastern Province will contest the final of the 2026 U20 Women’s Week in Alberton on Friday after dominating displays on day two of the action at Alberton Rugby Club, with WP scoring 10 tries in their 54-0 win over Boland, while EP outplayed hosts, the Golden Lions, 23-7. The two undefeated sides …
A compelling clash awaits when Pretoria Boys’ High School take on hosts Grey High at the Standard Bank Grey Rugby Festival this month, with both sides eager to build on a growing and competitive rivalry. This annual rugby extravaganza takes place in Gqeberha on April 25 and 27, with the two sides brining the curtain …
Kariega – Now in its fourth year, the Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) HealthCare Run is back and open for entries. The event was first held in 2023 and to date has garnered a cumulative total of 4 390 participants, including VWGA employees and the greater Nelson Mandela Bay community. Of this total, 1 897 of …
Rugby fever is rising in Gqeberha with just 60 days until the Springboks kick off their 2026 season against former All Blacks’ coach Scott Robertson’s star-studded Barbarians team. The Boks again face the famous BaaBaas in their first match of the season – for the YesPlay Cup it was announced on Tuesday – in a …
The DF95 National Champs are being sailed at the North End Lake from 24 to 26 April 2026. Spectators welcome – come spend an afternoon on the deck of the EP Powerboat Club supping on your preferred cold beverage. Whilst you are there reserve your parking spot for the Springboks v Barbarians Rugby match on …
The 2026 SANZAAR Under-20 Rugby Championship returns to Gqeberha next week, marking the second consecutive year that the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will host this prestigious southern hemisphere tournament. The competition serves as a critical high-intensity preparation for the Junior World Championship, which takes place in Georgia later this June. Tournament Overview Host City: Gqeberha, …
