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After a dream debut for the Springboks against Wales on 22 June 2025 it has taken more than a year and a long injury lay-off for Edwill van der Merwe to earn his second cap against Italy in the Springboks second test match of 2025 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 12 July 2025. …
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In a match which showcased the passion and competitiveness of the Growthpoint Jarvis-Kaplan interprovincial squash tournament, Northerns A came through a searching examination to squeeze past Eastern Province A in their men’s fixture in Gqeberha on Wednesday. This classic Jarvis clash went down to the wire and it took all the energy and skill of …
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Number 10 Manie Libbok (DHL Stormers) – 19 caps, 98 pts (1t, 30c, 11p) and Number 6 Marco van Staden (Vodacom Bulls) – 26 caps, 20 pts (4t) field media questions on Wednesday 9 July 2025 ahead of the Springboks v Italy Test match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay …
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Defending champions Cape Fruit SA Country Districts A and Northerns A remained on a collision course for the top honours as they both collected victories on the second day of the Growthpoint Jarvis-Kaplan interprovincial squash tournament in Gqeberha on Tuesday. The SACD side, after dropping one match on Monday, moved into top gear with a …
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Growing up playing touch rugby with some boys in Pelican Street in Rosedale, Uitenhage taught Springbok Women fullback Byrhandrѐ Dolf how to step past bigger people, hence her dream to meet Cheslin Kolbe, who has perfected that art on the rugby field. And as soon as Dolf had moved from playing on tar to grass …
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Willie le Roux will become the eighth Springbok centurion on Saturday when South Africa meet Italy in the second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, in a new-look team which will be led by Salmaan Moerat and includes three uncapped players on the bench. The players in Springbok …
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Thomas Joubert ‘The Tank’ du Toit is a South African professional rugby union player for the South Africa national team and Bath Rugby in the Gallagher Premiership. His regular position is prop and he is comfortable with ‘swinging’ from Loose head to Tight head prop whenever required. The Springboks have a chance to redeem themselves …
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Following a disappointing win against Italy at Loftus Versveld on 5 July, Peyper was asked ahead of the second test in Gqeberha on Saturday 12 July, how will the Springboks deal with the criticism and recover. Peyper, who is a four-time South African Referee of the Year, announced his retirement from match officiating after 2023’s …
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The Valke, NovaVit Griffons and Eastern Province may have booked their places in the Carling Currie Cup First Division semi-finals with three more victories this weekend, but a lot can still happen before the final standings are confirmed after next weekend’s last round of league action. The Phangela SWD Eagles currently sit in fourth spot …
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The South African Rugby Union (SARU), SuperSport and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), on Thursday announced a broadcast agreement between the two media houses, to enable the SABC to broadcast the forthcoming second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match between the Springboks and Italy. This highly anticipated match between the two rugby-loving nations will …
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The three teams in the top half of the Carling Currie Cup First Division log will take the field as favourites in the fifth round of the competition this weekend, the penultimate round of league action before the semi-finals. For some teams, this will be the last roll of the dice if they are going …
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A staggering ninety-seven junior football teams from various Local Football Associations across Nelson Mandela Bay, are competing in this year’s edition of the Glenville Celtic John Nance Junior Football Tournament. Parents are packing the Gelvandale Grounds from as early as 8am since Monday (30 June) to see their blossoming young stars (from as young as …
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Johannesburg, South Africa – 1 July 2025 – Padel history is about to be made. From 15–17 August 2025, the 360 Padel | Gayle – South African Invitational will see twelve of the world’s top-ranked players descend on the iconic DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Headlined by the world’s number 1 champions, Arturo Coello, …
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Motivated by the presence of the Springbok Women’s team, Eastern Province and Western Province recorded the biggest wins on day one of the FNB U18 Girls Week in Johannesburg, while Border, the Golden Lions and WP were among the top performers in the first round of the U16 tournament. South Africa’s most promising female rugby …
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It was a weekend to savour for the away teams in the Carling Currie Cup First Division, as the Valke, NovaVit Griffons and Eastern Province kept their grip on the top half of the standings, with the semi-finals fast moving into view. The East Randers had too much firepower for the Border Bulldogs in East …
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The Valke will fancy their chances to remain top of the log in the Carling Currie Cup First Division when they travel to the Eastern Cape for their third-round fixture on Friday, while the chasing pack will want to remain in the running for the playoffs. The East Randers face the Border Bulldogs at the …
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The Valke registered their second successive victory in the Carling Currie Cup First Division when they defeated the Leopards 50-24 in in Kempton Park on Saturday afternoon, meaning that, after two rounds, the East Randers are the only unbeaten side left in the competition. On Friday, Border lost their home clash 33-29 to the Phangela …
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The Valke, Leopards and Eastern Province were on the winning side in the opening round of the Carling Currie Cup First Division which took place on Saturday. Eastern Province came out tops by 36-31 in their derby clash with the Phangela SWD Eagles played at the Madibaz Stadium, where the hosts had a 26-12 advantage …
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New Pier, Durban – Nate Tayler (Ballito) and Emily Jenkinson (Kommetjie) emerged victorious in the Premier U16 Girls and Boys Divisions after star performances in their respective final heats. In the boys, a huge last-minute clutch aerial move saw Tayler get the nod from the judges and regain the lead he held earlier on …
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Gqeberha – The ISUZU Foundation, a partnership between Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) and its Dealer Network, continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to creating a positive impact in local communities, with a donation of close to R300 000. This contribution matches the funds raised through the entry fees of triathletes who competed at the …
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The EP Elephants are set to launch their 2025 Currie Cup First Division campaign against the Phangela SWD Eagles on Saturday, June 14, at Madibaz Stadium in Gqeberha, following an SA Cup season that saw them finish midtable. Coach Allister Coetzee, in a recent interview on Bay FM’s Daron Mann Breakfast Show, expressed optimism about …
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Johannesburg, South Africa – This year’s Park Lines BMX Tournament, the official 2025 BMX Freestyle South African Championships, took place over the weekend. The event, sanctioned by Cycling South Africa and UCI, was presented by LW Mag and Dragon Energy in association with Garmin, Balwin Properties, Insta360, Fox Racing and Mongoose. Vincent Leygonie reclaimed his title in the Pro Men’s category …
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The ever-popular Business Night Relay is back after a 5 year hiatus and better than ever – with a fresh new naming sponsor and an exciting new venue! Now known as the Chef’s Shop by Bidfood Business Night Relay, the event will take place in and around the Walmer Park Shopping Centre precinct, offering a …
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Muizenberg Surfers Corner, Cape Town – The 10th edition of the Tiger’s Milk Winter Classic is heading for Muizenberg Surfers Corner this weekend, 30 May – 1 June, with firing surf conditions on the forecast. Divisions The divisions for this event are: Open Men Shortboard (prizemoney R7,500) Open Ladies Shortboard (prizemoney R7,500) Novice Shortboard/Longboard (prizemoney R3,750) …
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Surfers Corner Muizenberg: The opening day of the Tiger’s Milk Winter Classic at Muizenberg was a sublime day of perfect Muizenberg waves and red-hot surfing across all divisions. Three to four-foot waves, light offshore winds, and an awesome, festive vibe made for a great day at the beach, with competitors showcasing their best surfing for the …
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Muizenberg Surfers Corner, Cape Town – The 10th edition of the Tiger’s Milk Winter Classic is heading for Muizenberg Surfers Corner this weekend, 30 May – 1 June, with firing surf conditions on the forecast. Divisions The divisions for this event are: Open Men Shortboard (prizemoney R7,500) Open Ladies Shortboard (prizemoney R7,500) Novice Shortboard/Longboard (prizemoney R3,750) …
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Do NOT waste your time by popping down to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Ticket Office in the search for tickets to the upcoming test. The scuttlebutt from the many disappointed fans is that tickets were sold out in 18 minutes.
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Kariega – Welcoming 1 897 runners at their Kariega plant, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) hosted a successful VW Health Care Run this past weekend. The event, held on Saturday 10 May, was the third annual VW Health Care Run and offered distances of 5km, 10km and 21,1km to entrants, with all three routes including a …
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On Day 3 (the final day) of the U20 Rugby Championships Argentina lost to Australia (40-36) and the Junior Sptring boks lost to New Zealand (48-45) BUT Nelson Mandela Bay won with the news that the U20 Rugby Championships will be back in Nelson Mandela Bay next yere. See: Some Good Rugby News. EP may …
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The Sanlam Boland Kavaliers recorded a bonus-point victory over Eastern Province in Gqeberha on Saturday afternoon to seal fourth spot in the SA Cup which guarantees them a place in the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division for the 2025 season. The Kavaliers will travel to Nelspruit for their SA Cup semi-final against the Airlink Pumas, …
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