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Isaacs is still one of very few women rugby journalists who have broken into mainstream media. Her advice to those following into the industry in her steps is: “Follow you dream, and never give up.” Photo: Supplied

Zeena Makes Rugby her Playground

By on 17 February, 2013 in Features, Leading Ladies, Rugby, Woman in Media

As the Super 15 kicks off, Kass Naidoo speaks to South Africa’s First Lady of Rugby, Zeena Isaacs, who is paving the way for women rugby journalists in the country.

The question on everyone's lips amongst the flag-waving South African supporters at the final of the Investec Challenge in Cape Town Sunday was - could the world number-11 Investec South African women's hockey team beat London 2012 Olympic Games gold medallists and world number one team, The Netherlands, for the first time in 10 years? It was not to be, but South Africa made their fans proud at a packed Hartleyvale Stadium with a stirring performance that produced two top-notch goals in an excellent second half. At half-time the Dutch were 2-0 up through goals from Roos Drost (7th minute) and the fabulous Kitty van Male (23rd) but the scoreline did not reflect the tremendous fight the SA team put up and world record goalscorer Pietie Coetzee - on a number of occasions – and Jade Mayne came close to getting on the scoresheet had it not been for the presence of the world’s best shot stopper, Joyce Sombroek, in The Netherlands’ goals. After the changeover a revitalised SA scored five minutes into the second half (40th minute) from their second successive penalty corner when Lisa Deetlefs slapped in the rebound (2-0). SA put enormous pressure on the Dutch for a sustained period, but midway through the second half the world’s best team - devastating on the counter-attack - came back at pace and outstanding forward Maria Verschoor beat excellent SA keeper Sanani Mangisa from close for 3-1 in the 55th minute. But this exciting gold medal match of end-to-end action was not over yet, and four minutes later (59th minute) Celia Evans on the right flank shook off a heavy tackle and made ground under much pressure before firing a cross to Mayne who was lurking near the left post and the Western Province striker made no mistake from inside the six-yard box (3-2). Thoughts of SA being able to draw level and force the match into golden goal extra-time were not to be, however, as Mangisa palmed a Maartje Paumen screamer over the crossbar – not for the first time – before Charlotte Vega scored a relatively soft goal with seven seconds left (70th minute) for the 4-2 final scoreline. Both sides had shots pulled off the goalline – Laura Nunnink doing it for the Dutch from a Coetzee penalty corner and SA co-captain Lenise Marais the same from a Dutch drag-flick PC. SA co-captain Marsha Marescia and Tarryn Bright got through a mountain of work in midfield but on both sides it was magnificent team efforts that produced a marvellous spectacle of international women’s hockey at its best.

Heads High As Investec SA Win Silver

By on 10 February, 2013 in Hockey, Newsroom

The SA women’s hockey team end their Cape Town summer of hockey campaign as credible Investec Challenge silver medallists, after losing 2-4 to world champs, the Netherlands, at Hartleyvale on Sunday

SA Down Hockeyroos to Face World Champs

By on 9 February, 2013 in Hockey, Newsroom

“[E]nd-to-end action packed with superb saves and near-misses” marks the Investec SA win over the Hockeyroos in Saturday’s 2nd semi-final, to ensure the home team takes on world champs the Netherlands in the prestigious tournament final at Hartleyvale on Sunday

World record goalscorer Pietie Coetzee of South Africa captured celebrating her 259th goal in her 259th Test match, just five minutes into the Investec Challenge match against England at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town, with Sulette Damons leading the SA congratulations. Photo: Plate Pictures

Australia await SA Strike Force at Hartleyvale

By on 9 February, 2013 in Hockey, Newsroom

SA goal magician Pietie Coetzee praises the Investec SA strike force ahead of a repeat of her most dramatic match ever, in Saturday’s 2nd Investec Challenge semi-final against Australia’s Hockeyroos at 5pm. World Champs the Netherlands take on England in the 1st semi-final at Hartleyvale, at 2:30pm.

Pietie Coetzee shapes to pass during the Investec Challenge match between SA and The Netherlands at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town Thursday night. Photos: PLATE PICTURES

SA to Play Oz in Investec Challenge Semi

By on 8 February, 2013 in Newsroom

Another fierce battle is expected when the Investec SA women’s hockey team face Australia in the semifinals of the prestigious Investec Challenge on Saturday at 5pm. SA lost 3-1 to Netherlands on Thursday, following a draw against Australia and a win over England earlier in the week.

Blood was spilt during the Investec Challenge match between SA and Australia in Cape Town Tuesday night and the local girls can expect to sweat blood against Olympic champs The Netherlands Thursday night. Photo: Plate Pictures

SA Face World Champs the Oranje in Investec Challenge

By on 7 February, 2013 in Hockey, Newsroom

After a bitter 1-all draw against Australia and a 4-1 win over a young England, the SA women’s hockey team face their toughest opponents in world champs and London 2012 gold medalists, the Netherlands, in their third Investec Challenge test at Hartleyvale in Cape Town at 8pm this evening

South Africa's physio Lou Morgan takes a bloodied Nicolene Terblanche for stitches during the ill-tempered Investec Challenge match against Australia, that ended 1-1 at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town Tuesday, 5 February, 2013. Photo: Plate Pictures

SA Rally to Force a Draw at Hartleyvale

By on 6 February, 2013 in Hockey, Newsroom

Attack and defence on song for Investec SA at Hartleyvale on Tuesday evening, in action that saw the umpires’ conduct as much under the spotlight as the fiercely-contested play that resulted in the 1-1 draw.

On-song Investec South Africa Beat England 4-1

By on 5 February, 2013 in Hockey, Newsroom

Sanani Mangisa was remarkable in goals, while Pietie Coetzee, Tarryn Bright and Marsha Marescia scored for Investec South Africa as they kicked off their Investec Challenge campaign in style with a 4-1 win over England last night. South Africa face Australia at 8pm at Hartleyvale Stadium tonight.