9Nov/110

Cebisa Kula’s Love Handles LTS E025 Short

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Main Topic: SARU Player of the Year Awards

The winners in full: SARU Rugby Player of the Year: Schalk Burger Absa Young Player of the Year: Pat Lambie Absa Team of the Year: MTN Golden Lions Absa Coach of the Year: John Mitchell (MTN Golden Lions) Vodacom Super Rugby Player of the Year: Sarel Pretorius (Toyota Cheetahs) Absa Currie Cup Premier Division Player of the Year: Josh Strauss (MTN Golden Lions) Absa Currie Cup First Division Player of the Year: Elgar Watts (Regent Boland Cavaliers) Vodacom Cup Player of the Year: Lionel Cronje (DHL WP) SARPA Players’ Player of the Year: Bismarck du Plessis Springbok Sevens Player of the Year: Cecil Afrika Supersport Try of the Year: Sibusiso Sithole (Springbok Sevens vs Australia in the final of the Edinburgh Sevens) SA Under-20 Player of the Year: Arno Botha Coca-Cola Craven Week Player of the Tournament: Jan Serfontein (Free State) Marriott Referee Award: Craig Joubert Women’s Achiever of the Year: Cebisa Kula SARU National Club Championship Player of the Tournament: Justin Wheeler (University of Johannesburg)

http://www.thebounce.co.za/2011/11/04/saru-player-of-the-year-awards-skouspel/

Rugby:

Brüssow boost for Cheetahs http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Brussow-boost-for-Cheetahs-20111107

Springboks to meet Pumas http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/SANZAR-unveil-new-tournament-20111108

Human new Griquas coach http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/Pote-Human-new-Griquas-coach-20111107

Blitzbokke to face Australia http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Sevens/Blitzbokke-to-face-Australia-20111107

Rebels v Saders in Singapore http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Rebels-v-Crusaders-in-Singapore-20111107

Wilkinson hits out at teammates http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Wilkinson-hits-out-at-mates-20111107

Wilkinson: I wanted to quit http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Wilkinson-I-wanted-to-quit-20111107

Waratahs fast-track Pretorius http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Waratahs-fast-track-Pretorius-20111105

Blitzbokke hunting Aplon http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Sevens/Blitzbokke-hunting-Aplon-20111003

Pietersen signs for WP http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Sevens/Blitzbokke-hunting-Aplon-20111003

Cricket:

AB a big boost for SA - Boeta http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/AustraliaTourSA/AB-a-big-boost-for-SA-Boeta-Dippenaar-20111107

Aussies expect Tahir to play http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/AustraliaTourSA/Aussies-expect-Tahir-to-play-20111107

Warne in Twenty20 comeback http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/Warne-in-Twenty20-comeback-20111108

Little sense in two SA spinners http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/AustraliaTourSA/Little-sense-in-two-SA-spinners-20111107

Pakistan claim series victory http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/Pakistan-claim-series-victory-20111107

PCB condemns jailed players http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/PCB-condemns-jailed-players-20111103

Waqar backs anti-corruption unit http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/Waqar-backs-anti-corruption-unit-20111107

sachin 15,000 runs

Soccer:

SAFA in U-23 team stuff up http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/SAFA-in-U-23-team-stuff-up-20111107

Bafana take on Africa’s best http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/BafanaBafana/Bafana-take-on-Africas-best-20111107

Drogba out of Bafana clash http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/Drogba-out-of-Bafana-clash-20111107

Igesund salutes Benni's class http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/PSL/Igesund-salutes-Bennis-class-20111107

McCarthy: I'm done with Bafana http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/BafanaBafana/McCarthy-Im-done-with-Bafana-20111106
Race row takes new twist http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/EnglishPremiership/Race-row-takes-new-twist-20111107 Police are investigating a threatening letter sent to QPR defender Anton Ferdinand, who is involved in a race row with John Terry.

Other:

Woods: Williams not a racist http://www.sport24.co.za/Golf/Woods-Williams-not-a-racist-20111108

Third Ferrari F1 car? http://www.wheels24.co.za/FormulaOne/Third-Ferrari-F1-car-20111106

Frazier falls to cancer at 67 http://www.sport24.co.za/OtherSport/Frazier-falls-to-cancer-at-67-20111108

It's back to school for Soweto king Mazibuko http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sport/2011/11/08/it-s-back-to-school-for-soweto-king-mazibuko

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9Nov/110

Pakistani Cricket Scandals and Cebisa Kula’s Love Handles: Lets Talk Sports Episode 025

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Main Topic: SARU Player of the Year Awards

http://www.thebounce.co.za/2011/11/04/saru-player-of-the-year-awards-skouspel/

Rugby:

Brüssow boost for Cheetahs http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Brussow-boost-for-Cheetahs-20111107

Springboks to meet Pumas http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/SANZAR-unveil-new-tournament-20111108

Human new Griquas coach http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/Pote-Human-new-Griquas-coach-20111107

Blitzbokke to face Australia http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Sevens/Blitzbokke-to-face-Australia-20111107

Rebels v Saders in Singapore http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Rebels-v-Crusaders-in-Singapore-20111107

Wilkinson hits out at teammates http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Wilkinson-hits-out-at-mates-20111107

Wilkinson: I wanted to quit http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Wilkinson-I-wanted-to-quit-20111107

Waratahs fast-track Pretorius http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Waratahs-fast-track-Pretorius-20111105

Blitzbokke hunting Aplon http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Sevens/Blitzbokke-hunting-Aplon-20111003

Pietersen signs for WP http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Sevens/Blitzbokke-hunting-Aplon-20111003

Cricket:

AB a big boost for SA - Boeta http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/AustraliaTourSA/AB-a-big-boost-for-SA-Boeta-Dippenaar-20111107

Aussies expect Tahir to play http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/AustraliaTourSA/Aussies-expect-Tahir-to-play-20111107

Warne in Twenty20 comeback http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/Warne-in-Twenty20-comeback-20111108

Little sense in two SA spinners http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/AustraliaTourSA/Little-sense-in-two-SA-spinners-20111107

Pakistan claim series victory http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/Pakistan-claim-series-victory-20111107

PCB condemns jailed players http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/PCB-condemns-jailed-players-20111103

Waqar backs anti-corruption unit http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/Waqar-backs-anti-corruption-unit-20111107

sachin 15,000 runs

Soccer:

SAFA in U-23 team stuff up http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/SAFA-in-U-23-team-stuff-up-20111107

Bafana take on Africa’s best http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/BafanaBafana/Bafana-take-on-Africas-best-20111107

Drogba out of Bafana clash http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/Drogba-out-of-Bafana-clash-20111107

Igesund salutes Benni's class http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/PSL/Igesund-salutes-Bennis-class-20111107

Other:

Woods: Williams not a racist http://www.sport24.co.za/Golf/Woods-Williams-not-a-racist-20111108

Third Ferrari F1 car? http://www.wheels24.co.za/FormulaOne/Third-Ferrari-F1-car-20111106

Frazier falls to cancer at 67 http://www.sport24.co.za/OtherSport/Frazier-falls-to-cancer-at-67-20111108

It's back to school for Soweto king Mazibuko http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sport/2011/11/08/it-s-back-to-school-for-soweto-king-mazibuko

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2Nov/110

Lets Talk Sport Episode 024: Lions Currie Cup Champions

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Main Topic: Currie Cup Final (10minutes)

Strauss Shaves Famous Beard http://www.sarugby.com/news.cfm?newsid=19116

Lions are the 2011 Currie Cup champions http://www.supersport.com/rugby/currie-cup/news/111029/Lions_are_the_2011_Currie_Cup_champions

Plumtree gracious in defeat http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/We-were-outplayed-Plumtree-20111030

Lions show SARU the way http://www.sport24.co.za/Columnists/TankLanning/Lions-show-SARU-the-way-20111031

Jantjies learned the hard way http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/Jantjies-learned-the-hard-way-20111031-2

Lions must stay humble - Boss http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/Lions-must-stay-humble-Boss-20111031

Sharks lure WP's Whitehead http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/Sharks-lure-WPs-Tim-Whitehead-20111031

Terblanche joins Ulster http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5huaLuxoujl6Jq5ueDUIlYHjVfdrQ?docId=N0391251320141932325A

Plumtree: Time was a problem http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/Plumtree-Time-was-a-problem-20111031

Lions are ready for Super Rugby http://www.iol.co.za/sport/rugby/lions-are-ready-for-super-rugby-1.1168974?showComments=true

Sharks losing youngsters

Here are our Currie Cup awards: Best team - The Lions The eventual champions had the advantage of having the majority of their Super Rugby squad available for the Currie Cup and they certainly made it count. The Men from Johannesburg ferociously protected their spot at the top of the table all season by managing to prevail in the tight games and were only beaten three times. They clearly benefited from the continuity they enjoyed and the confidence that created was plain to see in their play-off matches when they saw off both of last year's finalists with all of their Springbok stars back from World Cup duty. Best Player - Jaco Taute Although players such as Elton Jantjies, Coenie Oosthuizen, Franco van der Merwe and Johan Goosen all made a major impression this year with the consistently high standard of their performances it is tough to look past the Lions fullback who set the competition alight with his boundless enthusiasm and energy. He made a devastating impact every time he joined the line and managed to produce the goods when the pressure was on, scoring tries in both the semifinal and Final, proving that he has a big future ahead of him. Best coach - John Mitchell The hard-nosed Kiwi managed to mould his group of young Lions into a disciplined unit that played with plenty of heart all season and eventually ended up proving that a good team will beat any list of big names. The work ethic he has instilled in Johannesburg along with the consistency of his selection policy were instrumental factors in their successful season which saw them lift the ultimate prize in South African domestic rugby for the first time in 12 years. Best match - Cheetahs 25-25 Lions The thrilling draw between the Cheetahs and the Lions in Bloemfontein was a great advertisement for the game. The Cheetahs were firmly in control in the first half, playing some scintillating rugby at times, but the Lions showed great character to come from behind and leave the game deadlocked at the death. The visitors scored two late tries to bring things back to level terms in the final stages and the result helped secure top spot on the log for the Johannesburg side, allowing them the luxury of resting some of their key players for the last round robin match against the Sharks in Durban. Best Try - Rocco Jansen In the opening week of the Currie Cup this season last year's beaten finalists Western Province hosted the Griquas at Newlands and the two sides finished level thanks to a wonderful try that saw the visitors go the length of the field to score. Right wing Richard Lawson picked up a loose ball on his own tryline and burst down the blindside on a swerving run until he found loose forward Davon Raubenheimer in support. The big flank took the ball infield before looping a pass out to left wing Rocco Jansen who turned on the pace and finished off an amazing 99.9 metre try. Best try that never was - Piet van Zyl The Cheetahs launched a fluid, sweeping movement upfield from their own 22 just before half-time in their match against the Lions in Bloemfontein which saw some amazing interplay as they steadily made their way into the strike zone. They looked to keep the ball alive and produced some breathtaking passes as they stormed forward relentlessly. Young scrumhalf Piet van Zyl eventually found himself with the ball just metres short of the line but in the act of placing the ball next to the corner flag he grazed the touchline with the outside of his boot which cruelly denied his team five well-deserved points. Most improved player - Pat Cilliers The Lions tighthead revelled in the opportunity to start the majority of his team's matches this season and his progress was truly remarkable. His confidence clearly grew as the season progressed, culminating in him giving Springbok loosehead and former Sharks teammate Tendai Mtawarira a hard time in the Final. Most promising player - Johan Goosen The young Cheetahs and SA Under-20 flyhalf made everyone sit up and take note when he got his chance to strut his stuff at this level. He has an incredibly rounded game, with the ability to run, pass, tackle and kick but what is even more impressive is the confidence with which he does everything. The fact that he forced the impressive Sias Ebersohn onto the bench for the rest of the season once he got his chance against the Leopards speaks for itself. Thanks for coming - WP and Sharks' Boks All of the Springbok players who turned out for Western Province and the Sharks in the semifinal and final held at Coca-Cola Park went home empty handed. All of them would have been desperate to end the season on a high note by salvaging some silverware after their World Cup heartbreak but the hungry Lions had too much momentum and comprehensively outplayed both teams. If only - The Pumas The team from Mpumalanga had a tough time of it this season. Despite playing quite well against the major unions they suffered a number of narrow defeats and coach Jimmy Stonehouse's charges must have been left wondering what could have been after losing by seven points or less in six of their matches. Samson and Delilah - Joshua Strauss and Wikus van Heerden The Lions skipper was instantly recognisable all year thanks to his long and flowing beard and developed quite a following with plenty of fans sporting fake facial hair at Lions home games. However that all came to an end after he had lifted the trophy when he was ambushed by teammate Van Heerden who took a chunk out of it with a razor and forced his captain to shave it all off. What now? - The EP Kings The Eastern Cape franchise, who will be playing Super Rugby in 2013, voted in favour of the Currie Cup being restructured next season to include only six teams rather than the current eight. That was when they were on top of the first division table, but their season took a bit of a turn and they ended up coming second to the Boland Kavaliers. Where exactly that leaves them at the moment is uncertain, but it would seem that they are currently at tenth on the pecking order. Sharpshooter - Elton Jantjies The Lions flyhalf's accuracy off the kicking tee is well known, but his form in the play-offs this season was simply phenomenal. The young pivot did not miss a single kick at goal in the two knock-out matches in front of his home crowd, slotting 15 kicks as the Lions beat both of last year's finalists on consecutive weekends. Most teams in one year award - CJ van der Linde The versatile front row forward came back to South Africa last year after spending three years with Irish club Leinster and rejoined his old team the Cheetahs who he represented in the 2010 Currie Cup. At the beginning of the year he signed with the Stormers in Cape Town and represented them in Super Rugby. He then earned a call-up to the Springbok World Cup squad, and served largely as a back-up to the first-choice props but before he left for New Zealand he had time to sign for the Lions who he represented in this year's semifinal and final. Most unlikely playmaker - Brok Harris The Western Province tighthead prop has been credited with creating a new position - 'prop-half' - although he can be found packing down in the front row at scrum-time he is often found either clearing rucks or taking the ball at first receiver in open play. Say what? - Hanyani Shimange The former Springbok hooker got himself a bit muddled in his new role as a commentator when he tried to explain the affect of fatigue on the muscles of a certain player. He was presumably trying to make reference to the build up of lactic acid but instead said that "your legs start lactating" talk about making a tit of yourself.

Rugby:

Sonny Bill signs for Chiefs http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Sonny-Bill-signs-for-Chiefs-20111031

SBW mulls NZRU offer http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/SBW-mulls-NZRU-offer-20111027

Henry would consider England RFU role http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/Henry-would-consider-RFU-role-20111027

Next Bok Coach: ?

Wales' Williams set to retire http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Wales-Williams-set-to-retire-20111030

Michalak keen on France return http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Michalak-keen-on-France-return-20111101

Rugby World Cup 2011 Team of the Tournament http://www.rugbydump.com/2011/10/2224/rugby-world-cup-2011-team-of-the-tournament

Another big Bok Test for PE? http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Springboks/Another-big-Bok-Test-for-PE-20111101

Cricket:

Pick Tahir at Newlands - Gogga http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/AustraliaTourSA/Pick-Tahir-at-Newlands-Gogga-20111030

AB doubtful for first Test http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/AustraliaTourSA/AB-doubtful-for-first-Test-20111030

Kirsten plays down series loss http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/AustraliaTourSA/Kirsten-plays-down-series-loss-20111029

Aussie Katich in hot water http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/AustraliaTourSA/Aussie-Katich-in-hot-water-20111029 On Friday, the 36-year-old Katich said a dressing room altercation he had with then vice-captain Clarke following the Sydney Test against South Africa in 2009 would prevent him from ever playing again for Australia. Katich said the incident was a key factor behind his Cricket Australia contract not being renewed in June.

Another row hits SA cricket http://sport.iafrica.com/articles/760853.html South African cricket was hit by another controversy on Sunday after the Warriors accused the Knights of ball-tampering during their SuperSport Series match and refused to take the field after the tea break.

Soccer:

Man U - Man City Man U making a new film called “6 in the city” apparently man u supporters aren't too worried they say 6 of 1 half a dozen of the other!

Robin van Persie's brilliant hat-trick pushes Arsenal to within sight of Chelsea http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/8858726/Robin-van-Persies-brilliant-hat-trick-pushes-Arsenal-to-within-sight-of-Chelsea.html

Gerrard's leg in plaster http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/EnglishPremiership/Gerrards-leg-in-plaster-20111031

Van Persie denies 'Nazi' salute http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/EnglishPremiership/Van-Persie-denies-Nazi-salute-20111031

Terry 'victim' issues statement http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/EnglishPremiership/Terry-victim-issues-statement-20111031

Other:

Back-slapping as India pulls off successful F1 http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i-rFZu72qwwWjBdVP0e2q-up_WPg?docId=CNG.3d85bf664267f63313132a5558d301df.331

Garcia wins back-to-back titles http://www.sport24.co.za/Golf/Garcia-wins-back-to-back-titles-20111030

SA faces Olympic ticket snub http://www.sport24.co.za/OtherSport/SA-faces-Olympic-ticket-snub-20111027

Sam targets 12 London medals http://www.sport24.co.za/OtherSport/Sam-targets-12-London-medals-20111027

Clips:

http://youtu.be/jrMSKVGhWiA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GXfd7xYRQMg

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2Nov/110

Lets Talk Sport Episode 024 short : Currie Cup Final

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Main Topic: Currie Cup Final (10minutes)

Strauss Shaves Famous Beard http://www.sarugby.com/news.cfm?newsid=19116

Lions are the 2011 Currie Cup champions http://www.supersport.com/rugby/currie-cup/news/111029/Lions_are_the_2011_Currie_Cup_champions

Plumtree gracious in defeat http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/We-were-outplayed-Plumtree-20111030

Lions show SARU the way http://www.sport24.co.za/Columnists/TankLanning/Lions-show-SARU-the-way-20111031

Jantjies learned the hard way http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/Jantjies-learned-the-hard-way-20111031-2

Lions must stay humble - Boss http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/Lions-must-stay-humble-Boss-20111031

Sharks lure WP's Whitehead http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/Sharks-lure-WPs-Tim-Whitehead-20111031

Terblanche joins Ulster http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5huaLuxoujl6Jq5ueDUIlYHjVfdrQ?docId=N0391251320141932325A

Plumtree: Time was a problem http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/Plumtree-Time-was-a-problem-20111031

Lions are ready for Super Rugby http://www.iol.co.za/sport/rugby/lions-are-ready-for-super-rugby-1.1168974?showComments=true

Sharks losing youngsters

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27Oct/110

Lets Talk Sport Episode 023: World Cup Round up

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World Cup:

Well done to the AB’s France restore pride in final defeat http://www.supersport.com/rugby/rugby-world-cup/news/111024/France_restore_pride_in_final_defeat

NZ crowned World Champs http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/All-Blacks-crowned-World-Champs-20111023

NZ coach lauds flyhalf Donald http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/NZ-coach-lauds-hero-Donald-20111023

World champs go on victory parade http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,16024_7262746,00.html

Clip http://youtu.be/u2tlGMjUak0

Queen congratulates All Blacks http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/Queen-congratulates-All-Blacks-20111023

Boks snubbed for IRB award http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/Boks-snubbed-for-IRB-award-20111019

French haka fine 'severe' http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/French-haka-fine-severe-20111025

Mallett for England job? http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/Boks-snubbed-for-IRB-award-20111019

Last ever RWC in NZ? http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/Last-ever-RWC-in-NZ-20111019

England's Moody retires http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/Englands-Moody-retires-20111023

Cooper sidelined for 6 months http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/Cooper-sidelined-for-6-months-20111023

Mehrtens drunk on TV? http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/Mehrtens-drunk-on-TV-20111022

Fourie signs with Japanese club http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,16024_7263969,00.html

Afrika wins top Sevens award http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_7263537,00.html

Dusautoir named world's best player http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_7263070,00.html

Bok Player of the Year nominees named http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3561_7258088,00.html Du Plessis is joined by Schalk Burger, Francois Hougaard, Pat Lambie and Victor Matfield in the running for the award of South African Rugby Union Rugby Player of the Year.

General Sport:

Man City fans havent been that happy since they were Chelsea fans

Proteas shake off the cobwebs http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/AustraliaTourSA/Proteas-shake-off-the-cobwebs-20111024

Rudolph back in Proteas squad http://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/AustraliaTourSA/Rudolph-back-in-Proteas-squad-20111022

India close in on series sweep http://www.supersport.com/cricket/international/news/111023/India_close_in_on_series_sweep

New cricket rules http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/new-cricket-rules-start-this-weekend-20110930-1kzq5.html

Tributes pour in for Simoncelli http://www.sport24.co.za/Motorsport/Tributes-pour-in-for-Simoncelli-20111023

SAFA sorry, withdraws appeal http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/SAFA-sorry-withdraws-appeal-20111019

Bafana spoilt brats of Africa http://www.sport24.co.za/Columnists/MarkGleeson/Bafana-spoilt-brats-of-Africa-20111017

Terry: I'm no racist

http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/EnglishPremiership/Terry-Im-no-racist-20111024

QPR shock 9-man Chelsea http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/EnglishPremiership/QPR-shock-9-man-Chelsea-20111023

MAn United vs Man City

Currie Cup:

Mitchell: Lions can be better http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/Micthell-Lions-can-be-better-20111023

Sharks broke 11-year duck? http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/CurrieCup/Sharks-to-break-11-year-duck-20111020

Van den Heever signs for WP http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Van-den-Heever-signs-for-WP-20111024

Closing Clip:

http://youtu.be/DPL4cSoIMjE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=e2buGRfsBpk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsnkOTzzFXQ

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20Oct/110

Lets Talk Sport Episode 022: Pocock gets blown

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Opening clip:

Face full of beer at the rugby http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9lBA8mGs8Y&feature=player_embedded

World Cup:

Warburton red card costs Wales semi final? http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_9nn33vOtQk

Wallaby media slam woeful performance

Quaid Cooper public enemy number one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmK_E9thQIQ&feature=player_embedded#!

Repeat of 87’ World Cup Final

Joubert to referee final

Noakes weighs in on Lawrence DEBACLE!!

Cruden to fulfill boyhood dream.

Barton slams English rugby team!

Bryce gets a call!

Springbok Rugby:

Confusion surrounding future Bok Coach!

Gonna miss pdivvy

Boks drop in rankings!

Peter Davies

Hayden Stamford bridge

Bright future for boks!!

General Sport:

Major champions set for showdown.

Should Graeme Smith quit?

Vital T20 win for Proteas - Theron and Parnell guide SA home

End of relegation in English Premier League?

Currie Cup:

Boland crowned 1st division champs!

Province boks to bolster side!

Sharks stars ready to fire!

Closing Clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUzwdZYOsEU&feature=fvsr

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13Oct/110

Lets Talk Sport Episode 021: Bryce Lawrence ends the World Cup

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World Cup:

Rugby World Cup 2011: Bryce Lawrence reduced breakdown to a farce in Australia's win over South Africa

Paddy O'Brien, the IRB's head of refs, told me before the start of the tournament that no World Cup had ever been decided by the man in the middle.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/rugby-world-cup/8816349/Rugby-World-Cup-2011-Bryce-Lawrence-reduced-breakdown-to-a-farce-in-Australias-win-over-South-Africa.html

Ref robbed Boks - UK scribes#

Facebook Petition http://www.facebook.com/pages/Petition-To-Stop-Bryce-Lawrence-Ever-Reffing-A-Rugby-Game-Again/286992594653732

Bryce same ref that OZ complained about in their loss to Ireland - maybe he felt threatened?

Smit: Lawrence didn't listen Bryce is not difficult to communicate with, he just doesn't seem to listen very well," "The one positive (of retirement) is that I won't ever have to be reffed by him again."

Rossouw disagrees with ref

Div to step down as Bok coach

What French team will pitch?

Donald and Gear called into All Blacks RWC squad

Rolland, Joubert to ref semis

Tuilagi fined for ferry plunge

England to decide on rugby union manager by Christmas

General Sport:

Woods dodges hot dog

Vettel revels in title win

Bafana coach sad, confused

Fans don't support SAFA appeal

Mumbai win Champions League

Australia tourists land in SA

Germans deny 1966 doping

Rooney's father arrested

Silly' Rooney angers Capello

Murray floors Nadal

Currie Cup:

WP owe Griquas a bottle!

Sharks too good for Leopards

Lions overpower WP

Griquas stun Blue Bulls

EP Kings crush Valke

Closing Clip:

http://youtu.be/P2oJlaPyU8o

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5Oct/110

Lets Talk Sport Episode 020: World Cup Knock Out and Busting a Move

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World Cup:

Lawrence to referee Boks v Oz

Div warns Aussies of Bok scrum

Mallett backs Ireland for final

Kirchner: It was God's plan

Possible last games for senior boks

Steyn blow bigger than Carter

Div slams Samoan thug tactics

Canadians busting a move!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwZfiRr75F4&feature=youtu.be
Bok coach concerned about wings

Lomu faces second kidney op

Bookies still back All Blacks

Wales happy with clean bill of health

England's Armitage banned http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HoRQfRLrGuE

Samoan bad-boy cited

SA vs OZ in wellington - Let it rain

Wales demolish Fiji

RUGBY WORLD CUP Date Match Time Venue October 2011 08 October Ireland v Wales 07:00 Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington 08 October England v France 09:30 Eden Park, Auckland 09 October South Africa v Australia 07:00 Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington 09 October New Zealand v Argentina 09:30 Eden Park, Auckland 15 October Winner QF1 v Winner QF2 10:00 Eden Park, Auckland 16 October Winner QF3 v Winner QF4 10:00 Eden Park, Auckland 21 October Loser SF1 v Loser SF2 09:30 Eden Park, Auckland 23 October Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 10:00 Eden Park, Auckland

General Sport:

Sandes wins Otter Trail run

Warne to wed Hurley

Hashim poised to lead Proteas

Boucher set for ODI return?

Spurs edge rivals Arsenal

Wenger gives up on title

Fergie could coach until 2015

Liverpool win Merseyside derby

Tiger out of top 50 in world ranking

Currie Cup:

Sharks were unlucky - Plumtree

Lions snatch dramatic draw

Lions need one more win

Bees to hear on playing future

Fouché boots Bulls to victory
Currie Cup Fixtures

print Currie Cup Premier Division Date Match Time Venue October 2011 07 October Pumas v Free State Cheetahs 00:00 Puma Stadium, Witbank 08 October Griquas v Blue Bulls 15:00 Kimberley 08 October Golden Lions v Western Province 17:05 Johannesburg 08 October Leopards v Sharks 19:05 Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Phokeng 14 October Blue Bulls v Leopards 19:10 Pretoria 15 October Free State Cheetahs v Griquas 15:00 Bloemfontein 15 October Western Province v Pumas 17:05 DHL Newlands, Cape Town 15 October Sharks v Golden Lions 19:10 Mr Price Kings Park, Durban

Closing Clip:

SI Swim Suit http://m.youtube.com/watch?desktop_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D-zqbJnuJc8U%26feature%3Dyoutu.be&feature=youtu.be&v=-zqbJnuJc8U&gl=GB

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28Sep/110

Lets Talk Sport Episode 019: One Wade and Two Dyls-Os

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Dylan Peterson - Twitter @bigdyl_5 Wade Peterson - Twitter @wadep3006 Dylan Stuart - Twitter @dylanjons

World Cup:

predictions - apologies to scuba about him not knowing anything about rugger tonga Japan

Bismarck fills Smit's boots

Rossouw ready for new role

Stuart Dickenson retires.... yay

North / South in knockouts

SA journo detained in NZ SA rugby journalist Vata Ngobeni was detained when police removed him from a pub in NZ suspecting he was a drug dealer.

NZ re-evaluate drop goal

Pocock back to bolster Oz

Henry's a big softy - Weepu As Graham Henry approaches his 100th Test in charge of the All Blacks, his players insist the New Zealand coach has a soft side.

Scotland need killer instinct

All Blacks' thoughts with Lomu

Namibia sorry only for not achieving 1st win

Namibia take parting swipe at schedule

Ireland fully focused on Italian job

Play-offs will be a new ball-game

Fixtures: 28 September Georgia v Romania 08:30 Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North 30 September South Africa v Samoa 09:30 North Harbour Stadium, North Shore October 2011 01 October Australia v Russia 04:30 Trafalgar Park, Nelson 01 October France v Tonga 07:00 Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington 01 October England v Scotland 09:30 Eden Park, Auckland 02 October Argentina v Georgia 02:00 Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North 02 October New Zealand v Canada 04:30 Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington 02 October Wales v Fiji 07:00 Waikato Stadium, Hamilton 02 October Ireland v Italy 09:30 Otago Stadium, Dunedin

Main Topic: Lions Rugby & Currie Cup

Clip of Lions playing rugby http://youtu.be/seoEBcZgqoA

Q&A

Why the Petersons so sporty, does it run in the family ?

So how does it feel for the Lions that they winning again ?

Will the Lions be able to keep the winning momentum into Super Rugby ?

Why pick Lions as a union to start your career ?

How much different is u21 to starting line up ?
More injury misery for WP

Sharks get scent of home final

Cheetahs win at Newlands

Bulls beat table-topping Lions
Currie Cup Fixtures

Date Match Time Venue September 2011 30 September Blue Bulls v Pumas 19:10 Pretoria October 2011 01 October Free State Cheetahs v Golden Lions 15:00 Bloemfontein 01 October Leopards v Griquas 15:00 Profert Olen Park, Potchefstroom 01 October Sharks v Western Province 17:05 Mr Price Kings Park, Durban 07 October Pumas v Free State Cheetahs 00:00 Puma Stadium, Witbank 08 October Griquas v Blue Bulls 15:00 Kimberley 08 October Golden Lions v Western Province 17:05 Johannesburg 08 October Leopards v Sharks 19:05 Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Phokeng 14 October Blue Bulls v Leopards 19:10 Pretoria 15 October Free State Cheetahs v Griquas 15:00 Bloemfontein 15 October Western Province v Pumas 17:05 DHL Newlands, Cape Town 15 October Sharks v Golden Lions 19:10 Mr Price Kings Park, Durban 21 October A1 v A4 00:00 22 October A2 v A3 00:00 29 October Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 00:00

General Sport:

Windies stun England

Warriors crush South Australia

Woods hires new caddie

Golf Top 20 latest world rankings Under position, player, country, points 1. Luke Donald (ENG) 10.71 2. Lee Westwood (ENG) 7.90 3. Rory McIlroy (NIR) 6.85 4. Steve Stricker (USA) 6.66 5. Dustin Johnson (USA) 6.57 6. Martin Kaymer (GER) 6.54 7. Jason Day (AUS) 6.01 8. Phil Mickelson (USA) 5.69 9. Adam Scott (AUS) 5.64 10. Matt Kuchar (USA) 5.59 11. Nick Watney (USA) 5.27 12. Webb Simpson (USA) 4.94 13. Charl Schwartzel (RSA) 4.90 14. KJ Choi (KOR) 4.69 15. Graeme McDowell (NIR) 4.48 16. Bubba Watson (USA) 4.45 17. Justin Rose (ENG) 4.28 18. Hunter Mahan (USA) 4.20 19. David Toms (USA) 4.20 20. Bill Haas (USA) 3.93

Scheepers wins first WTA title

Vettel: Podium needed to clinch title

Closing Clip:

LYNX - Rules to Rugby http://www.vimeo.com/29347932

Haka 1873 http://youtu.be/Duvab5e50o0

Haka on ice http://youtu.be/ATiAawd0P4A

Dylan music vide0 http://youtu.be/ijFxxcLethA

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22Sep/110

Lets Talk Sport Episode 018: World Cup Review with Scooby and Haka Eyes

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Kotze runs into wall!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmWexCv51cg&feature=player_embedded

Rib breakers and try savers

Rugby can sometimes be a loving game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_49wJvev-fI&feature=player_embedded

Why props should stick to scrumming!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T4F3DCUCXc&feature=player_embedded#!

Toughness rubs off http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dRZMngk3OE&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL609130D0002E7740

World Cup:

Bok injuries

http://www.supersport.com/rugby/springboks/news/110919/Potential_flyhalf_crisis_for_Boks

Habana, Matfield, Steyn, James, Lambie out!

Brussouw fined for chip kick!!

A full strength team to face Namibia?

Ireland not doing South Africa any favors, will Mallet have one last hooray?

White not suprised at Bok win! http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/White-not-surprised-at-Boks-20110919

Mike Tindall in hot water http://www.rugby365.com/tournaments/rwc/news/2793024.htm

Polish camp gives Wales the edge http://www.rugby365.com/tournaments/rwc/news/2793644.htm

Terrible turnaround time for minnows!! http://www.rugby365.com/tournaments/rwc/news/2793684.htm

Bakkies brothers

Team of the Week - Part Two: 15 - Lucas González Amorosino (Argentina): A breathtaking performance - devastating on the counter-attack, ran great angles, swerving through gaps and generally shredding the defensive line at will. He certainly beat off some strong contenders - like Kurtley Beale, Pat Lambie and Paul Williams. Bubbling under: Pat Lambie (South Africa). 14 - Shane Williams (Wales): The Welsh wing again showed his mastery and game-breaking ability in a match where one moment of magic was always going to turn the encounter. It was not an easy decision. Bubbling under: Vincent Clerc (France) 13 - Jaque Fourie (South Africa): He still has plenty of detractors and despite strong competition form two of the World's best - in Conrad Smith and Brian O'Driscoll, along with South African-born Canadian DTH van der Merwe - we opted for the Springbok. His strong defensive work and creative play won him our vote. Bubbling under: DTH van der Merwe (Canada) 12 - Ma'a Nonu (New Zealand): This was one of our most difficult decisions, as all three players had a huge influence on their respective games. We went for Nonu because of his abrasive play, which often made the Japanese defenders look like spectators. Bubbling under: Frans Steyn (South Africa) 11 - Richard Kahui (New Zealand): He has now firmly secured himself a starting spot and as a result the New Zealand backline may well feature four centres in the starting XV in key matches going forward. Bubbling under: Alesana Tuilagi (Samoa) 10 - Santiago Fernández (Argentina): With additional midweek matches the selection was more complicated, not to mention that competition was tough. However, Fernández showed good distribution skills and released his backline effectively. Bubbling under: Morné Steyn (South Africa)

9 - Morgan Parra (France): His snappy service to Francois Trinh-Duc and the manner in which he hassled Canada made him one of the French's most valuable backs. He also kicked superbly at goal - including a late touchline conversion - and missed just one opportunity all night as he collected 23 points. Bubbling under: Kahn Fotuali'i (Samoa)
8 - Jamie Heaslip (Ireland): Another very tough call, but given the quality of the opposition and the significance of the result, the Irish eighthman just shaded our vote. Heaslip made good yards with the ball in hand and was a monster at the contact area. Bubbling under: Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (Argentina)

7 - Sean O'Brien (Ireland): Ireland have unearthed a superstar. Some really strong carries throughout the game and immense work at the breakdown. To think it was just his first RWC appearance. Bubbling under: Mamuka Gorgodze (Georgia)

6 - Heinrich Brüssow (South Africa): He is regarded as a specialist fetcher (openside flank, ball poacher - whatever you like to call it), but Brüssow put his full array of skills on display. It started with a clever early break at the ruck and then a penalty turnover soon afterwards. Some really strong defensive work, producing the Boks' highest tackle count and then that insane little chip for Frans Steyn's try... which would have made most backs proud. Bubbling under: Adam Kleeberger (Canada)

5 - Paul O'Connell (Ireland): He was monumental for his team. Immense on defence, along with plenty of big carries and a tower of strength in the line-outs. Bubbling under: Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)

4 - Danie Rossouw (South Africa): He was exceptionally strong with the ball in hand - making close to 100 metres in his 12 runs - and some good work at the breakdown. He may have had a No.5 on his back, but he was so impressive that we simply had to find a spot for him. Bubbling under: Donncha O'Callaghan (Ireland)

3 - Mike Ross (Ireland): Another very tough call to make, but the manner in which Ireland dismantled the Australian scrum won him our vote... but by the narrowest of margins. Bubbling under: Jannie du Plessis (South Africa)

2 - Mahonri Schwalger (Samoa): As if playing two games in four days was not already a big enough test, he backed up against a very willing Welsh team and was at the forefront of many Samoan raids. Bubbling under: Rory Best (Ireland)

1 - Cian Healy (Ireland): Yes, his hard work in the set-pieces won his team a number of crucial penalties, but he was about so much more than just scrumming. He worked hard on defence and also won Ireland a penalty at the breakdown. Bubbling under: Gurthrö Steenkamp (South Africa)

IRB Rugby World Cup | RESULTS

September 2011 18 France 46 - 19 Canada McLean Park, Napier report 18 England 41 - 10 Georgia Otago Stadium, Dunedin report 18 Wales 17 - 10 Samoa Waikato Stadium, Hamilton report 17 Australia 6 - 15 Ireland Eden Park, Auckland report 17 South Africa 49 - 3 Fiji Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington report 17 Argentina 43 - 8 Romania Rugby Park, Invercargill report 16 New Zealand 83 - 7 Japan Waikato Stadium, Hamilton report 15 Russia 6 - 13 USA Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth report 14 Scotland 15 - 6 Georgia Rugby Park, Invercargill report 14 Tonga 20 - 25 Canada Okara Park, Whangarei report 14 Samoa 49 - 12 Namibia Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua report

IRB Rugby World Cup | FIXTURES

20 Italy v Russia Trafalgar Park, Nelson 09:30 21 Tonga v Japan Okara Park, Whangarei 09:30 22 South Africa v Namibia North Harbour Stadium, North Shore 10:00 23 Australia v USA Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington 10:30 24 England v Romania Otago Stadium, Dunedin 08:00 24 New Zealand v France Eden Park, Auckland 10:30 25 Fiji v Samoa Eden Park, Auckland 04:30 25 Ireland v Russia Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua 07:00 25 Argentina v Scotland Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington 09:30 26 Wales v Namibia Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth 08:30

General Sport:

Mayweather downs Ortiz!!!

Modric opens for Spurs

Red devils unstoppable?

Currie Cup:

Bulls sign Lionel Cronje http://www.supersport.com/rugby/currie-cup/news/110919/Blue_Bulls_sign_Cron

Bulls semi final chances still alive?

Goosen new wonder kid? http://rugby.sanjaydeva.com/news/johan-goosen-guilty-of-taking-banned-substance
More medical headaches for Province

Fixtures 23 Ford Pumas v Platinum Leopards Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit 19:00 23 The Sharks v GWK Griquas Mr Price Kings Park, Durban 19:10 24 MTN Golden Lions v Vodacom Blue Bulls Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg 15:00 24 DHL Western Province v Toyota Free State Cheetahs DHL Newlands, Cape Town 17:05 30 Vodacom Blue Bulls v Ford Pumas Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 19:10