The Springbok rugby jersey has undergone a design overhaul at the behest of their main sponsors, Absa. From today onward, the Springboks will play in the corporate colours of Absa, one of South Africa’s largest banks.
Arsenal are desperate to reverse their losing streak, and the top of the table Sharks clash with the best offensive team in the Super Rugby tournament this weekend. R250 says you can make R10,000, just for watching sport. Last weekend a guy called Rudi bagged R25,000. Be like Rudi.
Welsh rugby star Andy Powell filed for divorce after he faced the wrath of his wife, Natasha Gascoine. His estranged wife let the world know what she thinks of Powell when she painted “cheat,” “liar” and “scum” on his car and house.
Can the Stormers save their Super Rugby campaign? Can Chelsea keep their hat in the ring for the Premiership title, or will Arsenal punch their dreams in the face? Will the Bulls destroy the Sharks when they get the passion of Loftus behind them? Will you make thousands of Rands betting on this weekend’s sporting fixtures?
This weekend marks Jean de Villiers’ 100th cap for the Stormers. Jean will be going head to head against the Chiefs in a clash that is primed for high emotions, and hard hits. And the great news is that you can make some cash, purely for watching. Check out all the fixtures, below. PUBLIC SERVICE […]
The 2014 and 2015 seasons of the Currie Cup will be played in a new format. It will now consist of an eight-team Premier Division and a six-team First Division. This came after a majority vote at a Special General Council meeting was held between the 14 member unions, deciding to change the competition’s format.
Would you rather walk around with Os du Randt on your back for a week or make out with Naas Botha for 10 seconds? Anne Hirsch caught up with Bobby Skinstad at the Cape Town Tens rugby tournament, to ask this vital question.
It’s your last chance to place a bet in January, and we’re back in rugby territory, friends. With the 6 Nations set to kick off and the English Premier League entering crunch stages, we have some exciting betting action lined up for you. There’s also a small matter of the Bonanza Pot, where every bet has odds of 750 to 1. Yep, that’s for real. Check it out inside.
The sixth annual Nokia Cape Town Tens, currently the biggest tens tournament in the world, will take place at Hamilton’s Rugby Club, on 7th and 8th February 2014, with 100 rugby teams participating, including an international Rugby Legends team. Click to win tickets!
Puma and the Bulls have revealed their most daring home and away kits ever. Dubbed the “InvisiBull”, the new camouflage-inspired kit has a military feel – perfect for the battle of SuperRugby.
Check out this video teaser ahead of the 23 November launch of the new Bulls Rugby jerseys. Epic little video!
With the hype of the Currie Cup now all over it is time for us to focus on some international rugby, English Premier League football and the very important 1st leg of the CAF Cup final. As always, there are various multiples on offer with odds ranging from 20 – 1 to 250 – 1. We have decided to take somewhat of the middle ground here and have gone with a very interesting option which is offering 50 – 1 on your money, here it is.
Last weekend we went big. Maybe silly big but we were having some fun and took a chance on some long odds. Needless to say the bet didn’t come off and so this week are making up for it with a far more measured multiple which is offering 15 – 1 odds and includes matches from the following:
Jake White was announced as the new Director for Rugby at the Sharks Rugby Union in Durban about two hours ago. White begins his tenure immediately.
Local columnist, Andile Mngxitama has launched a scathing attack on Springbok rugby in a column published by the City Press, titled ‘Springboks are a perfect metaphor for SA’. Regarding the Bok loss to the All Blacks in Dunedin some weeks back due to what has been widely recognised as on of the worst examples of refereeing in the history of the game, Mngxitama said, “The bad refereeing that cost the Boks the game was merely poetic justice and karma.”
I don’t know what was more incredible to read in this weekend’s Sunday Times. The fact that Joost van der Westhuizen’s wife farts loudly, or the fact that it is indeed a ‘penchant.’
Last weekend the 5 – 1 multiple came good and as a result there were a few happy people here at The Compound. This weekend is probably one of the best spreads to date, offering some very interesting options and involves the following matches:
Rugby player, Manu Tuilagi says he’s sorry for playing a prank on British Prime Minister David Cameron. Tuilagi was at 10 Downing Street on Monday afternoon for a visit along with the British and Irish Lions. The group posed for a photo outside the entrance to honour the Lions’ 2-1 defeat over Australia, and Tuilagi pulled this stunt.
Quotas are back. The new quota system introduced by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) will result in more black talent on the fields. The system will be introduced in domestic rugby as of next year. A 22 man squad will need seven players of colour, five in the starting team and at least two as part of the forwards.
That’s right, my little sweethearts. We have eight, that’s EIGHT double tickets to the Springbok Test at Soccer City in Johannesburg on 17 August to give away as part of the Nelson Mandela Sports and Culture Day celebrations.
British Airways recently collected together Bryan Habana, Jean de Villiers, a rugby player we don’t recognise, and Georgia Jagger for a film and photo shoot. Part of that shoot included the B-train racing the new A380 Airbus, which Georgia started by waving a South African flag. Start this badboy around the 1:15 mark if you […]
Stormers forward Siya Kolisi will be out of the game for six weeks due to a torn ligament. Kolisi won the man of the match award for Saturday’s performance against the Cheetahs.
They say you can never tell if a video will go viral or if someone is destined for online superstardom. So we’ll just say we have a hunch this guy might be the next SA meme..
A squad of 38 has been announced for the Springbok training squad ahead of the Inbound Tour during the winter months. This is what you need to know about this training squad before you exclaim in alarm over the exclusion of your favourite player
The International Rugby Board announced the pool draws for the 2015 Rugby World Cup on Thursday at Twickenham, London. South Africa are in Pool B with Scotland, Samoa, Asia 1 and Americas 2. There are 870 days left until South Africa’s first match kicks off in England on 19 September 2015 at Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club.
An exciting new collector’s edition of the most spectacular tries that have been scored over the last two decades in Springbok rugby is available on DVD for all Bok fans. And you can win a copy, right here
John Smit is set to become the new CEO of the Sharks and will take up his official postition on 1 July 2013. With stadium violence a concern at Kings Park, his year won’t be “a look and learn,” he will hit the ground running. Click through to listen
News broke earlier this week that former Springbok captain, John Smit would be filling the role of Sharks Rugby Union CEO in the forthcoming months. We have him live on 2ovFM at 11h00 to talk about his new job
Rumours began circulating at the end of last week that former Springbok captain and current Saracens hooker, John Smit would return to South Africa to fulfill the role of Chief Executive Officer at the Sharks Rugby Union. Those rumours have been confirmed. Smit will replace current chief executive Brian van Zyl, who will mentor Smit […]
Bonnie Tyler spent the eighties searching for a hero, for a streetwise Hercules on his fiery steed. She held out long into the morning light. Enrique Iglesias offered his services, but all too late.