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World Rugby is excited to announce the launch of RugbyPass TV, a world-class streaming platform created to connect rugby fans across the globe more deeply with the game they love, for free. World Rugby launches rugby’s first-ever global streaming platform, a key pillar of the sport’s growth mission RugbyPass TV central to building new audiences …
The independent Appeal Committee hearing George Moala’s appeal the decision of a Judicial Committee to suspend him for five matches has been dismissed. Tonga centre George Moala’s appeal against the decision of a Judicial Committee to suspend him for five matches arising from an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.18 (lifting tackle) in …
“The biggest rivalry in Sporting History” ~ Springbok Captain, Siya Kolisi “We have never had any friendly games against the All Blacks” ~ Siya Kolisi “We are not going to hold back – 82 000 people paid to come and see us” ~ Siya Kolisi Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick hosted …
Mukuru (https://www.Mukuru.com), a leading next-generation financial services provider for Africa's emerging consumers, has appointed Zimbabwe-born MMA fighter Themba Gorimbo as its newest brand ambassador to highlight its commitment to supporting top African talent and making a difference in communities across the continent.
Like many youths in Africa, Gorimbo, now a successful welterweight UFC fighter hailing from a rural area called Muvuti in the Bikita District in Zimbabwe, had a rough start in life with the loss of both his parents at an early age. He made his way to South Africa and, while working as a gardener in Cape Town, he joined a local gym which was the start of setting him on a new trajectory.
“I believe God had a role to play in how my life thankfully changed for the better. You could almost say the tribulations of my past have played a big role in giving me the mental strength to achieve what I have so far,” says Gorimbo.
Gorimbo expresses his gratitude for the newfound chapter in his life, one that intertwines with a reputable organisation such as Mukuru. A business deeply rooted in serving its customers, Mukuru has partnered with Gorimbo on his journey of progress as he continues to positively contribute to the well-being of his community. He says that the partnership between him and Mukuru is nothing short of a blessing, as the company's unwavering support continues to provide him with the platform to fulfill his dreams of giving back to his community as he soldiers towards success.
Gorimbo joins rugby legend Tendai ‘Beast' Mtawarira and the Malawian soccer team, The Mighty Mukuru Wanderers, as ambassadors for the brand.
“The decision to partner with Themba as our brand ambassador for Mukuru was easy given that he is the epitome of what a Mukuru customer represents,” says Cindy Klassen, Head of Marketing at Mukuru. Our customers are resilient, they too have journeyed from their homes, some under tough situations, others in search of greater opportunity, but all with the same belief that they will be paving the way for future generations to be beacons of hope and models of success. Gorimbo often says he will become a champion, but to us and the people of Africa, he is one already.”
Gorimbo installed a borehole in his village from the proceeds he received selling his fight kit after his first UFC victory in Las Vegas earlier this year. “As part of the brand partnership, we wanted to match Gorimbo's magnanimous energy, because as a brand we too invest in the communities that we serve, so we partnered with him and donated another borehole to provide clean water and support his community in Bikita District,” says Klassen.
We look forward to collaborating on various brand campaigns in the coming months and hopefully inspire and support more people across Africa in the same way Gorimbo and our customers inspire us,” concludes Klassen.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Mukuru.
About Mukuru:
Mukuru is a leading next generation financial services platform in Southern Africa that offers affordable and reliable financial services to a customer base of over 13 million across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
With over 100 million transactions to date, our core was built providing international money transfers and from this base, we've developed a set of services to address the broader financial needs of our customers. We now operate in over 50 countries and across over 300 remittance corridors.
We are a business that puts the customer at the centre of everything we do, and for that reason, we serve clients across physical and digital channels, by various payment methods (cash, card, wallet) as well as a range of engagement platforms including WhatsApp, USSD, contact centre, App, website, agents and a branch and booth network.
Mukuru has, for the fourth consecutive year, been listed as one of the top 100 Cross Border Payments businesses in the world in the 2023 FXC Intelligence Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies (https://apo-opa.info/3KW0wwh), one of only six African companies to receive this accolade.
In April 2023, Mukuru officially ranked sixth on the 2023 LinkedIn Top Companies List in South Africa.
Further information can be found at https://www.Mukuru.com.
Two things that immediately struck Rosko Specman as he drove into the Springbok Sevens team’s base at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport on Wednesday morning, were ‘hard work’ and ‘no comfort zones’. “In fact,” said the 34-year-old dual international speedster, “it felt great when I arrived this morning knowing that I will be working very …
The Welsh Rugby Union today launched DYSGU WRU, a free online resource platform for the exclusive use of rugby clubs across Wales. The online portal is live and available for all rugby clubs now, with the aim of educating and informing members in a way that will enable club houses to thrive. Dysgu WRU is …
Premier Interschools will feature one of the oldest school derbies in the country for their season closure – Bishops vs Rondebosch, one of the most highly anticipated schoolboy games in the Western Cape. It will be the 202th time that these two great schools meet each other on the rugby field, the first of which …
Today we had a look at our MyPR.co.za web site statistics for the month to date of August 2023. We have deployed our own hosted stats software and have been closely watching and comparing these stats – with Google Ananlytics and our global Server Statistics programmes – in order to check the veracity of the …
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At the forefront of Africa's participation in the 2023 Rugby World Cup, stand South Africa and Namibia, proudly representing the continent. The presence of these nations exemplifies the continent's growing influence on the global rugby stage. Notably, South Africa's current global champion status and its third-time world champion title are a testament to Africa's exceptional skill, determination, and commitment to rugby.
Africa's population is anticipated to double, reaching a staggering 2.5 billion by 2050, and according to the United Nations, the African youth will constitute 42% of the world's population by 2030. This demographic shift carries tremendous potential for the Rugby World Cup viewership growth, as a larger population naturally translates into a larger potential audience.
To seize this extraordinary potential, it is imperative for World Rugby, the governing body of the rugby and the owner of the Rugby World Cup, to invest significantly in Africa, much like other prominent sports organizations such as FIFA for football, NBA for basketball, and even NFL for American football. By strategically tapping into the growing interest and population of Africa, World Rugby can not only boost the viewership of the Rugby World Cup but also foster a lasting passion for rugby within the continent, contributing to the sport's global expansion and long-term success.
“We are very glad to welcome here in Paris, the new President of Rugby Africa. We think that the next Rugby World Cup in France would be a very great opportunity for promoting rugby everywhere in the world, and particularly in Africa,” said the General Manager of the 2023 Rugby World Cup Organizing Committee, Julien Collette.
“A diverse range of African stakeholders, including our community members, esteemed dignitaries, and strategic investment partners, are eager to enhance their involvement in future editions of the Rugby World Cup. This collective enthusiasm is rooted in the understanding that sports, rugby included, offer substantial economic prospects. Recognizing the significant financial potential within the sports industry, there exists a shared ambition to not only participate in upcoming Rugby World Cup events but also to explore opportunities for business expansion and mutual benefits,” stated the recently elected President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah.
The 2023 Rugby World Cup will be the tenth men's Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for rugby union national teams. It is scheduled to take place in France from 8 September to 28 October 2023 in nine venues across the country.
The Rugby World Cup 2023 Fixtures is available at: https://apo-opa.info/3qxNy0Y
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About Rugby Africa:
Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com) is the governing body of rugby in Africa and one of the regional associations under World Rugby. It unites all African countries that play rugby union, rugby sevens, and women's rugby. Rugby Africa organizes various competitions, including the qualifying tournaments for the Rugby World Cup and the Africa Sevens, a qualifying competition for the Olympic Games. With 39 member unions, Rugby Africa is dedicated to promoting and developing rugby across the continent.
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former Springbok captain Marthinus Theunis Steyn (Theuns) Stofberg, who sadly passed away on Wednesday morning following a serious car accident outside Stellenbosch on Tuesday. He was 68. Stofberg, who was born on 6 June 1955, captained the Boks in four of his 21 Tests between …
On Tuesday, August 8th, he social media streets were buzzing over a billboard with an apparent spelling error. The billboard in question was at O.R. Tambo International Airport. It had the words, “Go Springbox. Love Eskort” prominently displayed in big bold letters. This caught the eye of some very astute observers who shared pictures and …
South Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening match between hosts France and New Zealand at Stade de France on 8 September. With global excitement building, World Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Officials appointments for the 40 matches that comprise the pool stage of what promises to be the sport’s …
There will be good news for the Springbok Sevens squad when they assemble at their base in Stellenbosch on Wednesday for their final camp in the build-up to the Olympic Games qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe next month, but also some bad news for team and country. The return of energetic talisman and playmaker Rosko Specman …
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi answers media questions in isiXhosa at a media conference in London on Tuesday in the build-up to Friday’s closing Rugby World Cup warm-up match against New Zealand at Twickenham.
Wales legend Elinor Snowsill has announced her retirement from professional rugby as a player with immediate effect. Snowsill’s Test career has stretched over a decade having made her Wales debut against Sweden at St Helen’s in Swansea in 2009. Her final cap was against Italy in the 36-10 victory in Parma when she played a …
We spoke to the Managing Director of the Rugby World Cup 2025 Local Operating Company as the two-year countdown to the tournament got underway with the announcement of host cities and venues. Sarah Massey understands the transformational impact that sport, and particularly rugby, can have. Massey was in the Ellis Park stands 28 years ago …
From one exhilarating Women’s World Cup to another, there are exactly two years to go until women’s rugby takes centre stage as England hosts Rugby World Cup 2025. World Rugby and the RFU, with support from the UK Government, have confirmed the host cities, venues and tournament dates that will provide the stage for the …
World Rugby has confirmed that Rugby World Cup 2023 in France will feature the Foul Play Review Official (Bunker) and shot clock, aimed at supporting match officials in their decision-making, promoting ball-in-flow and enhancing fan experience. Following successful and extensive trials in the Summer Nations Series, World Rugby U20 Championship, The Rugby Championship and Super …
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and wing Kurt-Lee Arendse hosted a media conference in London on Monday in anticipation of their final Rugby World Cup warm-up match against New Zealand at Twickenham on Friday. The All Blacks and the Springboks will play against each other on neutral ground this Friday at Twickenham. Could the winner of …
Scotland Women Head Coach, Bryan Easson, has announced an extended training squad ahead of the new global competition, WXV, getting underway in October, along with confirming the appointment of Matt Banahan as Attack Coach. The 32-player squad, comprising 16 forwards and 16 backs, will convene in camp today for a six-week block of training sessions, …
South Africa Under-18 coach Katleho Lynch praised his squad for the way in which they turned disappointment into happiness after they finished the U18 International Series on a high note with a strong performance against England. The SA U18s came up short against France last Tuesday, but they knuckled down and put in the hard …
Senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has confirmed the Wales squad to compete at Rugby World Cup 2023 in France this autumn. The 33-player squad is made up of 19 forwards and 14 backs with an average age of 27 years old. 17 players have previous Rugby World Cup experience. People from across the nation …
With many of the current national squad still involved in next weekend’s Women’s Premier Division final, interim Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen has invited 16 players to his second WXV alignment camp of the season, which will start at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport on Monday. Koen invited incumbents from the Mastercard Golden Lions …
TotalEnergies proudly announces its partnership with the Jozi 10s, a two-day festival of sports and entertainment celebrating the unity of people from all walks of life. The event is set to take place at St. Stithians College in Sandton on August 25th and 26th, 2023. Prepare to immerse yourself in an unprecedented blend of action …