It’s world cup time and seeing as everything is all about New Zealand etc. I thought this was a gem. There was a time when the Haka was just a bunch of white okes who can’t dance looking like a bunch of dicks.

Check it out.

So what’s this about? It’s a tournament that pits the best Old Boys from various schools against each other for bragging rights to show which school boasts the best old boys team.

The inaugaural event was held last year and was fittingly won by the hosts Milnerton High School Old Boys, commonly known as the MOB. The event takes place from the 30th of September 2011 to the 1st of October 2011.

For over a decade, various reports have indicated a return to South Africa for the sport, but according to the F1 supremo, a deal is now weeks away from being signed.

Ecclestone was unable to give precise details, but the location of a proposed street circuit points toward the Waterfront and Green Point area.

The South African Grand Prix was last hosted at Kyalami in 1993. It was won by Frenchman Alain Prost.According to Ecclestone, negotiations for its return are in the final stages.

via iafrica.com | motoring | formula 1 | F1 deal for SA – Bernie.

The jersey has gold detailing and historic victory dates on the right arm, while its construction and fabric positioning “improve player’s ability to evade tackles and provide position support to enhance movement”, says sportswear specialist Canterbury.

The Loop 21 neckline has been tested to destruction at Loughborough University’s Progressive Sports Technologies institute, while temex and Lycra Sport fabric are combined to improve sweat evaporation and help the jersey keep its shape under tension.

via Hi-tech Springbok jersey for World Cup – World Rugby | IOL.co.za.

“Ricky has been a great servant to the Springboks and to all the teams he has represented over a long and successful career,” said De Villiers. “He is a combative and fearless player and has been a part of some memorable Springbok performances. I wish him all the best for the new chapter in his playing career.”

Januarie has been released from his contract by Western Province and will join French club Lyon in time for the start of the new European season.

“I’ve had a great run in South African rugby and have some fantastic memories but the time has come to move on,” said Januarie. “Lyon have offered me a new beginning and I want to concentrate all my efforts on helping them in their first season in the French Top 14.”

De Villiers said that he was comfortable to release Januarie as his inclusion in the preliminary Rugby World Cup squad was to offer experienced cover should other senior scrumhalves suffer injury.

via Januarie quits Springboks: Sport: Rugby: Rugby World Cup 2011.

Well, the news doing the rounds on the interwebbings is that Mickey Blue Eyes has been suspended indefinitely from the Welsh Rugby team after an early morning altercation outside a McDonalds in Cardiff. There’s no mention of what caused Phillips to go off, but I’d like to think it was because somebody at that McDonalds “restaurant” mentioned his pearlescent peepers, thereby sending him into a burger-induced rage. Ok, it was probably nothing like that, but no matter the reason, the result is that the whole word can enjoy the pictures of what happened next.

My particular favourite is the last picture. Check how that dude munches merrily away on his burger as he watches it go down. Nothing is as exciting as McDonalds at 3am.

Bakkies, what have you done.

Speaking of Bakkies Botha. A massive congrats to the big man on his 100th Super Rugby cap when he runs out against the Sharks tomorrow at Loftus!

According to Sport24, the 23-year-old Bulls star may be on Western Province’s shopping list for next year’s Super Rugby season.

Hougaard, 23, is a product of WP – he attended Paul Roos Gymnasium and made his senior debut for the Cape provincial side at 18.

He left for Pretoria at the end of 2007.

via Hougaard to replace Januarie?

Awesome is all I have to say about this. Check out the trailer below for the fight and be sure to show you support by heading over to Computicket to get your tickets.

Ruan, good luck mate, Socialyz.com is behind you all the way, make us proud!

Being a Bulls supporter in the Western Cape is really difficult, I must say this year has been the worst. For some reason the Stormers are just rubbing every one of our losses in our faces but they also seem to disappear and go very quiet when they lose. Although my number 1 pook, Joe Social is very good at supporting my team and I also support the Stormers on odd occasions. My house is constantly full of Stormer supporters.

Anyway, let’s reflect on some great times in rugby.

I enjoyed that a second time. Didn’t you?

Tomorrow ( Saturday 11/06/2011) it’s the Vodacom Blue Bulls  Vs The DHL Stormers again and it’s gonna be a cracker of a game. I’m so excited, I might just start the braai now already. The game tomorrow is going to be huge and the Stormers are the favourite at this stage.

My problem is that both teams are making a big mistake in their selection, so it might be even more difficult to predict the outcome of the game. Fourie du Preezs’ absence just means that the Stormers have a slight edge. I know I will be supporting my team with the hopes that they  win win win!

I’m sure Joe Social and The French Connection would like to have their say too.  Who will you be supporting  in tomorrow’s Super 15 game?

Wicketkeeper and batsman, De Villiers, 27, takes over the reins from Graeme Smith, who had previously stated he would step down as captain of the ODI side immediately after the World Cup. Smith remains captain of the Test team.

via AB new One Day captain: Sport: Cricket: Proteas.

Majola made the announcement at a press conference held by CSA at the Sandton Conference Centre in Johannesburg on Monday.

Kirsten’s first assignment will be against Australia, starting on October 13.

Russel Domingo – formerly coach of the local Warriors franchise – has been named as Kirsten’s assistant.

Former Proteas fast bowler Allan Donald has also been named as bowling coach.

via Gary Kirsten named Proteas coach: Sport: Cricket: Proteas.

Russell Domingo will be Kirsten’s assistant and Allan Donald will take over as the new bowling coach.

These shock announcements are set to be announced when the Executive Council of Cricket South Africa (CSA) start with a “house-cleaning exercise” on Monday. Sounds good to me. I have no problem with the coaching staff, in fact I think it’s a good step in the right direction. Sports24 is reporting that although the CSA Board must still approve the appointments, they have learned from reliable sources that Kirsten will succeed Corrie van Zyl after South Africa’s disastrous World Cup campaign.

Kirsten, a former Proteas opening batsman, led India to glory in the World Cup a couple of months ago.

Smith will apparently resign on Sunday as Test captain. He has in recent times also resigned as one-day and Twenty20 captain.

It is being speculated that AB de Villiers will be the new captain

via Kirsten in, Smith to resign: Sport: Cricket: Proteas.

This is from my mates over at Dragon Power.

We here at Dragon Power Muaythai, MMA & Fitness Centre would like to give a big welcome and congratulations to Vuyisile “The Cheetah” Colossa on joining the Dragon Power family and qualifying to represent South Africa in the upcoming reality TV show The Challenger Muaythai 3D. The Challenger Muaythai 3D is a new reality TV Show to replace “The Contender Asia”. Vuyisile is a world renowned Muaythai fighter, having represented South Africa in the 2010 Kings Cup in Bangkok, Thailand; where he fought Yodsanklai Fairtex for the 4th time.

When asked what he has to say to his fans back here in South Africa he said: “All i would like to say just pray for me to the finish, this is time for us to shine. South Africa, Africa we been left out now is the time to rejoyce!! Thokozani.”

via Vuyisile “The Cheetah” Colossa representing Dragon Power & South Africa in The Challenger Muaythai 3D TV Show – Dragon Power.

This man is a machine.

He accuses FIFA vice president Julio Grondona, the head of Argentina’s Football Association, of being in on the scheme.

Maradona says there were no drug controls for the 1993 qualifier against Australia in Buenos Aires.

He claims the team doctor put a banned stimulant in their coffee.Argentina won 1-0 and advanced to the tournament in the United States, where Maradona was later expelled for a positive drug test and team lost in the quarterfinals.

via Argentina took drugs before cup qualifier: Maradona – Times LIVE.