Sonny Bill Williams silences critics – Mark Schmidt
Crusaders continue the incredible track record as the most successful franchise in Super Rugby history with seven titles from 16 attempts.
30th June 2011
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Crusaders continue the incredible track record as the most successful franchise in Super Rugby history with seven titles from 16 attempts.
LANCE BENSON: The whisper on every street corner is that Igugu just cannot win it. They say she isn’t as good as Ipi Tombe and even the galloping goldmine Empress Club flopped in 1993.
SARAH WHITELAW: A look at first season sires, Sadler’s Wells dominance, Daylami and Mother Russia to stud
ROBYN LOUW: Dancewiththedevil is the unlikely filly with the unlikely breeding who now has 7 victories under her belt from 12 starts (twice beating the colts at wfa) and earning R2 million in the process.
The run-down elements of Harare signal the scope for a return to former attractiveness if and when new investment rushes in.
LANCE BENSON: The Vodacom Durban July is now in its third century of a colourful history and proud tradition. The race has also developed into a mega-event and today it is a serious money spinner and tourist magnet on the East Coast.
After months of speculation, James O’Connor will join Kurtley Beale at the Rebels in 2012. Now, being a supporter of all things Green and Gold, this really shouldn’t be of any interest, but the reality is that the Rebels are the best thing that has happened to rugby in a long time.
ROBYN LOUW: One of the most prevalent unsoundness to face owners and trainers is bleeding. It has become the subject of hot debate recently, with particular focus on an anti-bleeding diuretic that also goes by the trade names of Lasix or Salix.
SARAH WHITELAW: Few countries have experienced as much political upheaval as Zimbabwe has endured in the last two decades. Despite the turmoil, however, Zimbabwean horse racing has managed to continue against the odds.
I am an avid sport follower and will occassionally dabble my luck at the casinos, however as a layman (there are many of us out
“Ngong must go” – I believe the criticism completely ignores the circumstances that we have to cope with in keeping horse racing in Kenya alive and active
Varsfontein Stud boasts a stallion roster which is arguably the envy of every breeding outfit in South Africa
The excitement builds as the countdown to the R5 million Gr1 Hollywoodbets Durban July continues
Eight On Eighteen holds a commanding lead in both the Three-Year-Old Male category as well as the race for the prestigious Horse Of The Year title
Gareth van Zyl and Smanga ‘Bling’ Khumalo were the toast of the KZN Capital City on Monday
