We’ve noticed a trend in this year’s Super 15, one that should have you thinking about how memorable this season really was. Of course, we’re talking about the welcome return of the beard to the rugby field. At LeftBacks HQ we have heaps of respect for beards, and we have duly noted the abundance of iconic rugby personalities sporting […]
Posts in the Sports life category:
Top Memories of SA Sport in my Twenties
My twenties have come and gone and the big 3-0 is mere hours away. It’s been quite a journey and I’m really looking forward to life’s next chapter. But before I look forward, now is as good a time as any for reflection. The last 10 years has played host to many, many memorable sporting moments […]
Why hockey should be bigger in SA
I’ve always loved playing hockey and I yearn for it in the off-season – a terrible time where I can’t even watch it on TV or go to pick-up games at the local club. It simply isn’t a big enough sport. This is something that’s frustrated me for as long as I can remember. What really grates me […]
Hanging With The LeftBacks: Bruce’s Top 5 Amping Songs
Last Friday, Juan shared the top five tunes that get him super pumped before a sports match. Now it’s my turn! When Juan came up with the idea to do this post I was excited. Music and sport are what keep me going. Those two things are what I wake up for every day so […]
Hanging With The LeftBacks: Juan’s Top 5 Amping Songs
If you’re anything like us here at LeftBacks HQ, if you leave your iPod at home when going to your local gym, you turn around and exercise another day. Music plays a massive role in not only getting through exercise but also in getting you ready for it. In this two part series – we […]
#LeftBackHigh5: 5 Biggest Sportsmen
While some sportsmen have personalities and egos that are larger than life – others are biologically immense. Their physical stature creates an intimidating presence that almost always gets sports fans talking and opponents cowering. In this week’s #LeftBackHigh5, we take a closer look at 5 athletes that are large and in charge. Disclaimer: While it would’ve […]
#LeftBackHigh5: 5 Hilarious Australianisms
G’day mates! Here at LeftBacks HQ, when we’re nothing but a couple of blokes knocking back a few pints and putting ‘nother shrimp on the barbie – we talk about a range of things. We talk news, we talk weather and sometimes when it gets late – we talk about the ridiculousness of some of […]
#LeftBackHigh5: 5 Weirdest Sports
There was a moment during the curling event at last year’s Winter Olympics where the sports watching fraternity uttered a collective “What the hell am I watching?” The concept of sweeping the ice with a broom to allow a weighted stone to land as close to a bullseye as possible, is truly something you have […]
#LeftBackHigh5: Top sports bars in Cape Town
Winter is coming and we’re not talking Game of Thrones. As the chill of winter descends upon South Africa, outdoor braais and garden sports start to make way for indoor activities. Here at LeftBacks HQ our favourite winter pastime by far is catching a good sporting event at a good bar. The vibe, the buzz, the beers – your […]
#TuesdayHIGH5: Most Expensive Sporting Events
Those who know me personally will know that the missus and I are embarking on a pilgrimage to the rugby homeland. That’s right – we’re heading to England for the semi and final of Rugby World Cup 2015! We won’t, however, be visiting the stadiums for the games due to the fact that a ticket will […]