Category Archives: sport

I run because… I have nothing else to do

Posted on August 30, 2011 by 1Earth

Sad but true. I run because I currently have nothing else to do.  Sad story really…

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Ultimate: Transition to Rugby

Posted on July 25, 2011 by 1Earth

Due to stuff, a sabbatical from the Sabah Ultimate scene has turned into something seemingly more permanent. Flabby Gut loves this, but Rugby to the rescue…

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Blaas jou Vuvuzela – Blow your Vuvuzela lyrics translated

Posted on June 25, 2010 by 1Earth

If you friend me on Facebook you would think I was advertising Vuvuzelas, but honestly, I’m just another enthusiastic South African loving the attention that our country’s newest and loudest icon is getting. Much of the attention is very amusing … Continue reading →

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Vuvuzela Set to Take Over the World

Posted on June 24, 2010 by 1Earth

It’s just the nature of being South African; we love South African things. And the biggest thing to come out of South Africa since Charelize Theron and Pronto Condoms, is the Vuvuzela! Previously the Vuvuzela was used in moderation at … Continue reading →

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World Cup Also Has Football Action

Posted on June 22, 2010 by 1Earth

I’ll be the last person you’ll ever see at a screening of a regular football (soccer) game, yet, like many, I find the World Cup irresistible. And it’s not just because I’m from South Africa either. Fine, a large part … Continue reading →

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Springboks beat All Blacks 32 – 29 Tri Nations Champions

Posted on September 14, 2009 by 1Earth

After a nail-biting match the Springboks managed to stave off the All Black’s last ditch surge, and won what might as well have been the Tri Nations finals, 32 – 29 to claim the Tri Nations 2009 trophy. When the … Continue reading →

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Wallabies beat the Springboks 21-6

Posted on September 6, 2009 by 1Earth

Well, last night’s Tri Nations match between South Africa and Australia went very much unlike I expected it to in my blog post on Thursday. Playing at the grounds in Brisbane where a few years ago the Springboks lost with … Continue reading →

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Rugby Tri-Nations 2009

Posted on September 3, 2009 by 1Earth

It’s been a while since I’ve felt this level of excitement for a rugby tournament.  As the Springboks enter the home stretch of the 2009 Tri-Nations Rugby Tournament, butterflies dive-bomb my stomach every time I think about their next, exhilarating … Continue reading →

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This Year’s Theme: Find Myself

Posted on January 1, 2009 by 1Earth

Wow, it’s 2009.  Where’d 2008 go, did anybody see?  I was just starting to settle into 2008, and now it’s 2009. And where’s those flying cars already? Anyway, as I reflect on the year gone by I realise I became … Continue reading →

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Rock Climbing at 1 Utama’s Camp 5

Posted on November 9, 2008 by 1Earth

We started off relatively early this morning with a great French toast and mushroom breakfast that Ian produced from seemingly thin air. We devoured our brekkie as Ian was taking us rock climbing at 1 Utama’s Camp 5 this morning, … Continue reading →

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