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The Reds find form ahead of Quade Cooper's much anticipated return
The Reds ended the Chiefs' nine-game winning streak with a 42-27 victory in Brisbane on Sunday. The win keeps their title defenc... in Rugbydump.com
IRB Changes The Law - Again
The IRB approved global trials for five law changes and approved three additional trials. Law changes will apply from August 2012 in the north and January 2013 in the sou... in My World Of Sport
Guangzhou, Nagoya advance as Motors fall
Dario Conca scored late on against Buriram United to send Guangzhou Evergrande through to the last 16 of the AFC Champions League, where they will be joined by Nagoya Gra... in Soccer Report
Mancini keen on more investment
Roberto Mancini has said it is important for Manchester City to invest in more players to improve and vie for next season's UEFA Champions League trophy. ... in Soccer Report
Blanc names preliminary EURO squad
France coach Laurent Blanc has named a preliminary 26-player squad for the UEFA EURO 2012, naming Yoann Gourcuff who has been suffering with injury and Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa ... in Soccer Report
Tournament format will test Grand Finalists
24 elite EA SPORTS™ FIFA 12 gamers will arrive in Dubai next week for the FIWC12 Grand Final.  The three-day tournament will be the ultimate test of their skil... in Soccer Report
Juve aim for strong finish
Ahead of the Coppa Italia final, Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has reaffirmed the club have set aside their Scudetto celebrations and are hungry to win another troph... in Soccer Report
Cahill 'will be fit' to face Bayern
Chelsea centre-back Gary Cahill returned to training for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury against Barcelona three weeks ago, and has said he will be fit ... in Soccer Report
Live streaming for FIWC12 Grand Final
From 21-23 May you will be able to follow the virtual football action live from Dubai as our Grand Finalists battle it out for the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2012 title! ... in Soccer Report
Old rivalry tops last-eight bill
The Copa Libertadores quarter-finals get underway this week, with the longstanding rivalry between Brazil and Argentina in focus as Boca Juniors host Fluminense and Santo... in Soccer Report
Pizarro confirms Werder exit
Claudio Pizarro has announced his intentions to leave Bundesliga side Werder Bremen, confirming he is hoping for challenges anew to end his career. ... in Soccer Report
Di Matteo: Chelsea can make history
Chelsea coach Roberto Di Matteo has said he is keen on helping the Blues achieve something extraordinary in their UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich on Sat... in Soccer Report
Conference system in S15; where does it originate from?
There has been a lot written about the conference system in the S15 and Rob Houwing recently wrote a piece about it. The conference systems are used a lot in North Americ... in My World Of Sport
Local running highlights
I have a couple of roads and sections near home that I really enjoy running past; and I do so most days. Even if I mix up my routes, these parts are usually included earl... in AdventureLisa
Latest Transfer News - Tuesday 15 May 2012
Demba Ba is set to quit Newcastle United this summer amid rumours that Chelsea are poised to move for the Senegalese striker, who could use the £7 million get-out clause... in Footie.co.za
Olympics London 2012 will pull UK out of depression
The Olympics will help get the UK out of depression this year, as economic growth should flow on the back of increased consumer costs and Olympic ticket sales.Shona Dobbi... in Olympic Tickets
True Blue begin vir Cheetahs teen Sharks
Owen Kock Bloemfontein. - Riaan True Blue Smit is ingesluit in die beginspan van die Toyota Cheetahs in die plek van Sias Ebersohn wat na die plaasvervangerbank skuif, vi... in OFM Sport
Chafing article in MarApr 2012 issue of Go Multi
I rarely post my published articles - but I should. Nice to keep track of 'em. I generally do post the ones I write for Go Multi on www.AR.co.za in the Articles section. ... in AdventureLisa
Cowardly thug attacks Referee!
This is absolutely unacceptable! EG Jansen should be ashamed. And to think that such is a person the schoolboys are supposed to look up to? Personally I would not play fo... in My World Of Sport
Boos who in the house?
I just read an article on Sport 24 by David Mosley who expressed his disgust at the Newlands spectators for basically trying to boo Heinrich Brousouw off the field on Sat... in My World Of Sport
Who'll play lock for the Boks?
Who will lock the Springbok scrum in the series against England? A round-up of the possibles. Michael de Vries, Rugby365 The Springbok second row has been dominated by tw... in Ruggaworld
S15 has a huge credibility problem
"How can you have a league table when it is not actually a league table?" When the team in 3 has less points than the one in 4. Rob Houwing, Sport24 That was the entirely... in Ruggaworld
Up for the Challenge
I came across this pic this morning of an old Playstation game I used to own and used to play it non-stop with my brother and friends... what a great game this is, if you... in My World Of Sport
Vrystaatse rugby lewer kookwater spel op
GEORG VAN ECK Klubrugby kook weer in die Vrystaat! Die drie wedstryde in die Stad- en Rowan-bekerliga het die naweek in Bloemfontein uithalerspel opgelewer en die spel ... in OFM Sport
Du Plessis barred from Somerset move
Faf du Plessis has been asked by Cricket South Africa not to play for Somerset in the Friends Life T20. He will now stay at home and play for South Africa A against Sri L... in OFM Sport
Allister Coetzee wants SANZAR to change rules
Stormers coach Allister Coetzee wants SANZAR to change their regulations so that Super Rugby teams can field their strongest teams in the play offs. SANZAR regulations... in OFM Sport
Heyneke Meyer - It's raining quality flyhalfs in SA
While most pundits debate who new Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer will pick at flyhalf next month, he is already pondering who his No.10 will be at the 2015 World Cup. Meye... in OFM Sport
Carlos Tevez in trouble after
Carlos Tevez landed himself in fresh controversy on Monday when he was pictured waving a mocked-up tombstone for Sir Alex Ferguson during Manchester City's Premier League... in OFM Sport
Test rugby’s a different beast
MARK KEOHANE, in his weekly Business Day column, says Super Rugby is not the measure of a Test player. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has got the mix right with his first ... in Keo.co.za
"Too Much Rugby", Says Who?
We've heard supporters, coaches, players and others in the know bemoan the length of the Super Rugby season, in 2012 however we will break from Super Rugby to accommodate... in My World Of Sport
School of Hard Knocks 2012 - Episodes 3 & 4 (Finale)
Today we complete the School of Hard Knocks with the final two episodes, as well as some updates, and a cha... in Rugbydump.com
One game at a time
  It's always difficult to nominate a Yster and Doosie when your team did well. Yes we scored 7 tries, (my initial wish was 8) but there is ALWAYS room for improveme... in My World Of Sport
Fact stranger than fiction
The forthcoming warm-up games against England have taken a strange if not totally sinister turn. Lord Kitchener and Count Czardas entered into a wager that can only be de... in My World Of Sport
Greyling, Potgieter & Olivier back for Bulls
The Vodacom Bulls recalled experienced midfielder Wynand Olivier, loose forward Dewald Potgieter and prop Dean Greyling for Saturday's Super Rugby clash against the Highl... in Ruggaworld
The real Bruisers!
Hey all my fellow bloggers...   I have been reading a few interesting articles in NZ newspapers since the start of the S15 which discusses the relative strength of t... in My World Of Sport
Choppy 1ft Broken Up Surf
Choppy 1ft broken up surf in moderate SE winds – there might be some waves around Thursday as the wind is due to swing to a NW. As you can see the beach was a littl... in Surfers Corner
Looks at the overall log!!!
When I posted a few weeks ago that the Mighty Bulls have an excellent chance to be the first SA team to go 4 zip in a Aus/Nz tour. Every blogger through all their toys ou... in My World Of Sport
Nadal not concerned about dropping to number 3
Rafael Nadal's chances of winning an open era record seventh French Open title next month will not be affected by his fall to No 3 in the world rankings, the Spaniard sai... in OFM Sport
Sam and Mbalula join forces
SASCOC has wrapped up its President's Council meeting in Johannesburg yesterday with an even stronger commitment to strengthening the sports movement in South Africa. The... in OFM Sport
Usain Bolt's plans before Olympics
Double Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt will race in the Zurich leg of the Diamond League on May 30, organisers announced on Monday. Bolt, also the world record holder ... in OFM Sport
Canada to host Davis Cup tie against SA
South Africa have opted not to host their crucial Davis Cup World Group playoff tie against Canada in September, Tennis SA (TSA) announced yesterday. Ian Smith, the chi... in OFM Sport
De Villiers nie bewus van Minister se besluit
Die voormalige Springbokafrigter, Peter de Villiers het gister gese dat hy nie bewus is van die Minister van Sport, Fikile Mbalula se besluit om hom weer by rugby te betr... in OFM Sport
Kompela and Mulenga nominated for PSL awards
The nominees for the 2011/2012 Absa Premiership Awards have been revealed and Free State Stars as well as Bloemfontein Celtic role players are in contention for two award... in OFM Sport
Toyota Cheetahs Bulletin (12)
Ronel Pienaar (ronel@fsrugby.co.za) andlsquo;n NEDERLAAG is nooit andlsquo;n lekker affere nie, maar die wyse waarop Adriaan Strauss en sy Toyota Cheetahs-makkers Saterda... in OFM Sport
Poachers Submarine Stranded On Hout Bay Beach [HOAX]
Reports from authorities are saying the latest vessel to be washed up on Cape Town shores is one of poachers. The submarine is said to be used to transport illegal perlem... in Mr. Cape Town
Super Rugby 2012, Week 12 Betting Update and Review
 The Stormers have replaced the Crusaders at the top of the betting boards and our Brent Graham has closed all his betting account... in Goodforthegame Rugby
Lambie in doubt
The Sharks could take on the Cheetahs in their Super Rugby clash in Bloemfontein on Saturday without the services of flyhalf Patrick Lambie. Sport24 Beeld reports that th... in Ruggaworld
Bulls sweet vir sege
Die Waratahs het die Bulls Vrydag hier behoorlik laat sweet vir ‘n sege in hul kragmeting in die Super-reeks. Die Bulls het ná ‘n verbete stryd met 27-24 g... in voelmyhoring.com
Eihatsu Maru aground on Clifton 1st Beach
We love a good shipwreck. Witness our obsession with the Seli 1, which ran aground at Blouberg a couple of years ago. It is thus with interest that we discovered that a J... in Learn to Dive Today
Back where he belongs
Frans Steyn will be given the opportunity to take ownership of the Springbok No 12 jersey upon his return to South Africa. Steyn has only started in 30 of his 47 Tests. N... in Keo.co.za
Spies: No Bok selection favours
Pierre Spies believes his form is good enough to put him in contention for a starting place with the Springboks but stressed that he expects no favouritism from his mento... in Keo.co.za
Lions want relegation play-offs
Lions president Kevin de Klerk says Saru’s proposal of automatic relegation isn’t the fairest way to accommodate the Kings next season. Saru dropped a bomb on... in Keo.co.za
Lambie key to Sharks’ late surge
JON CARDINELLI says the Sharks’ progress in the 2012 tournament will be determined by a pragmatic mindset and the exploits of their multi-talented flyhalf Pat Lambi... in Keo.co.za
Bok trio returns for Bulls
The Bulls were bolstered by the return of Wynand Olivier, Dewald Potgieter and Dean Greyling for Saturday's clash against the Highlanders in Dunedin. In midfield, Olivier... in Keo.co.za
Super Rugby teams (Round 13)
Keo.co.za brings you the Super Rugby teams as they are announced. HURRICANES vs BRUMBIES, WELLINGTON, FRI 09:35 Hurricanes - TBC Brumbies - TBC HIGHLANDERS vs BULLS, DUNE... in Keo.co.za
Sanzar comp dictates RWC start
The start of the 2015 World Cup will be moved back a fortnight so that the Rugby Championship is not disrupted. According to reports in England, the Rugby Football Union ... in Keo.co.za
Baa-Baas call up five Saffas
John Smit, BJ Botha, Pedrie Wannenburg, Schalk Brits and Anton van Zyl have been selected for the Barbarians squad ahead of an upcoming series of games. A 33-man squad wa... in Keo.co.za
Juventus return to the summit
Antonio Conte's sparkling Juventus side finished the Serie A season unbeaten in style, with only AC Milan's challenge which faltered with the final hurdle, threatening to... in Soccer Report
Walcott, Wenger pleased with third place
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and winger Theo Walcott have given their reaction to finishing third in the Premier League, a result which seemed unlikely at the beginning ... in Soccer Report
Hazard, Girard honoured at Ligue 1 awards
Lille's Eden Hazard was crowned Ligue 1's Players' Player of the Year for the second consecutive season on Monday, while Montpellier's Rene Girard was named Coach of the ... in Soccer Report
PSV snap up Van Bommel
Dutch outfit PSV Eindhoven have confirmed the signing of Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel on a one-year contract. re... in Soccer Report
Evra puts faith in Ferguson to fix United
Patrice Evra is confident Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will find the players he needs to bolster the squad after they just failed to retain their English P... in Soccer Report
City celebrate title with Manchester parade
Joyous Manchester City supporters gathered outside the city's town hall on Monday for the start of a victory parade celebrating the club's English Premier League title su... in Soccer Report
Africa's clubs hit business end
From top to bottom, African leagues are heading into their final days as Orlando Pirates are in the driving seat to retain their title in South Africa. ... in Soccer Report
McLeish dismissed by Villa
Aston Villa have sacked manager Alex McLeish after just one season in charge, following a disappointing campaign which saw the club narrowly avoid relegation from the Pre... in Soccer Report
Cabrini appointed Italian women's coach
Italy's 1982 FIFA World Cup™-winning full-back Antonio Cabrini was appointed coach of the Italian women's team on Monday. ... in Soccer Report
FA charge bad-boy Barton
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton was charged with two counts of violent conduct by the Football Association on Monday following his red card against Manchester ... in Soccer Report
Francois Groenewald vs Alain Ilunga - EFC14
Today the Extreme Fighting Championship announced the final fight for their June 1st fight card at EFC 14. Johannesburg's Francois Groenewald will fac... in MMA South Africa
Sharks shifting gears.
Suddenly the Sharks just looks like they are so much better than we thought. I believe it took hard work from the coach and a collective effort from the team to come out ... in My World Of Sport
Fiji win the London Sevens as New Zealand take overall series title
Fiji took the London Sevens title in convincing style as they beat rivals Samoa 38-15 in the Cup final on Sunday, bu... in Rugbydump.com
Sinclair set to start
Stormers coach Allister Coetzee is likely to start Jebb Sinclair against the Waratahs while a player from the WP Vodacom Cup side will come onto the bench. Coetzee has al... in Keo.co.za
Back for a fourth Mnweni Marathon
Ah... the mountains. And my fourth Mnweni Marathon. Tony and I travelled together, enjoying some audio book listening on the way down. Two of our buddies couldn't make it... in AdventureLisa
F1 Rankings - Spanish Grand Prix
I honestly did not think Williams could win again; I am extremely impressed by the turn around of the team from last year to this year. For a long time Pastor Maldonado h... in My World Of Sport
No Surf Here - Move Along Please
No surf here – big swell and big winds... in Surfers Corner
History of the Lions 2012
The Lions (or Golden Lions at least) ended 2011 at the top of the heap.       Friend and foe expected an improved Super Rugby season from the Lions in 2012... in My World Of Sport
Top SA Netball team to take on Jamaica announced
President Netball South Africa Mimi Mthethwa announced on Sunday 13 May 2012 that a top SPAR Protea team has been selected to take on the Sunshine Girls in Jamaica in Jun... in OFM Sport
Resting the Boks before the 1st test.
Nz franchises said it before the start of the season. They will rest All Blacks before the test window if the coach asked for it. Now I don't know whether he will or not ... in My World Of Sport
Schoolboy Derby rankings (14 May)
Schoolboy Derby picks the top 15 schools in the country. SCHOOLBOY DERBY TOP 15: 1 Paarl Gym 2 Affies 3 Grey Bloem 4 Paarl Boys’ 5 Dale 6 Noord-Kaap 7 Grey PE 8 Pau... in Keo.co.za
Naka Drotske: Riaan Smith waarskynlik in beginspan
Rufus Botha Bloemfontein. - Dit is hoogs waarskynlik dat die Toyota Cheetahs se losskakel, Riaan Smith Saterdag in afrigter Naka Drotske se beginspan sal opdraf in hulle ... in OFM Sport
LJ van Zyl prefers to be "underdog" for London
National 400 metre hurdles record holder LJ van Zyl says he would rather be the underdog than the favourite going into the London Olympic Games at the end of July. Van Zy... in OFM Sport
PSL set for an epic finale
So the PSL season is set to close with another bum-clencher of a finale. The defending champions, Orlando Pirates, enjoying something of an Indian summer when it comes to... in Sports Leader
Brand New Clifton Shipwreck Images
My post about the Clifton Shipwreck got quite a load of views and so I thought I would share these pictures taken yesterday by Kyle Mijlof. Some awesome ones in the bunch... in Mr. Cape Town
Mullets And Bakkies [hilarious must watch]
I was send this amazing clip of the china talking about his awesome new bakkie, boet… Now this isn’t your conventional bakkie advert talking about versatility... in Mr. Cape Town
The Joys of 'Fergie Time'....
Unbelievable!! Whatever the EPL may lack in quality there can be no denying its capacity to drain every possible emotion from the millions of fans glued to the last-day a... in My World Of Sport
Lost for Words
Is it because there is something wrong with the mindset of the players, the gameplan or simply the bogey of having a bye the previous week?  I'm lost for words when ... in My World Of Sport
Way forward for Lions
Resident blogger and Lions supporter, Kat, suggests the way forward for the Lions union. It is reasonably clear by now that the Lions will be the team most impacted by th... in Ruggaworld
Shift - Pump (Deliriant Remix)
My buddy Shane aka Deliriant has sent me his latest PSY release and it happens to be a remix of a track by one of my favourite local artists, Shift! That man has bent and... in Mr. Cape Town
Lions' coach won't jump ship
Indications are that the Lions’ Super Rugby franchise will run aground at the end of yet another dismal season, but head coach John Mitchell is not about to ‘... in Ruggaworld
Bulls lose their trio
Three of the Bulls’ key players have been ruled out till the latter stages of the Super Rugby season – after the inbound tests against England in June –... in Ruggaworld
Another Autobiography
I was bitterly dissapointed after finishing Victors book this weekend. I am the type of person that only reads autobiographies and true stories, I really enjoy litraratur... in My World Of Sport
Latest Transfer News - Monday 14 May 2012
Liverpool are ready to make an offer for out-of-favour Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov. (Caught Offside) Manchester United and Newcastle will battle for the si... in Footie.co.za