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Hard Luck for Trio of Border Clubs in Gold Cup

In the News Today: The Border club rugby Gold Cup hoodoo struck again at the weekend, with three teams — Swallows, EL Police and Young Leopards — being put to the sword in the first round of the national knockout competition.

Since the formation of the competition in 2013, no team from the region has ever won the tournament.

Eastern Cape champions East London Police were the first ones to suffer the axe.

At a packed Police Park, the Bobbies fans were silenced as their team were beaten 57-30 by Northwood Crusaders.

By halftime, the men from Durban had opened up a lead of 21-15.

This means that Police’s dreams of a treble for the year have been shattered.

Mdantsane Swallows, who have made it a habit of working their way up into being contenders in big tournaments,… continue reading HERE.

Umhlanga Lighthouse:Erected in 1954, this iconic lighthouse is a well-known symbol of Umhlanga and offers picturesque views of the coastline.

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  1. More than 80 percent of Africa’s World Cup players play club soccer on teams that are based in Europe.

  2. The most tries scored by a rugby player is 69 – Though Japan is yet to take the world cup, former player Daisuke Ohata holds the world record for most international tries with 69. He set the bar between 1996 and 2006 while playing on the wing and once scored eight tries in a single match. It’s going to be a long time before anyone beats that record!