Jay du Plessis - Anthem@Trinations

Jay du Plessis made so many South African's prioud with his delivery of the national anthem before the NZ vs SA Tri-nations kick-off.  

Just another reason to love this artist who went solo after being a part of the hugely successful band Eden.  

Here is another song of his that turned out to be a great hit; and he is not done!  Always waiting in anticipation for any project Jay is involved with.  

Picture from Corne Oosthuizen on twitter

Ryk Neethling Swimming School

Ryk has started a franchise with the purpose of teaching the youth to swim.  He currently has two branches, one in Faerie Glen and one in Val de Vie with a third one on its way in Mooikloof, opening mid May 2011.

You can visit the website here

Imagine having the best teach your child to swim; and it is such a fun and healthy sport!

Kockott joining the Lions

Sharks scrumhalf Rory Kockott will be returning to Johannesburg after signing a new contract with the Lions, according to latest Beeld reports.

Kockott relocated to Durban from Johannesburg in 2007 and seems to be one of several Sharks players whose paths are leading them back to South Africa’s City of Gold.

The 24-year old was forced to play in the shadows of Ruan Pienaar and Charl McLeod at the Sharks and, after much speculation, has decided against renewing his contract with the Durban team.

According to Sharks  CEO Brian van Zyl, Kockott only finalised a deal with the GLRU in the past two days.

“He was with us this week, saying he can’t manage anything (with the Lions) and asked if we could help him. We were willing to extend his contract by another six months, but the Lions suddenly sent word that they would sign him,” he said.

Kockott will need to compete for the Lions number nine jersey with current scrumhalf, Jano Vermaak, as well as Michael Bondesio, who plays for the Leopards.

With thanks to Rapport

Full story on SARugby.com by Tarryn Steenekamp

VIRGIN ACTIVE SPORT INDUSTRY AWARDS 2011

The award ceremony is taking place tonight at Emperor's palace in Kempton Park.

Some of the guys on the shortlist are:

• Big-Ball
• Blue Bulls
• Nike
• The Sharks

• Nedbank - Nedbank Cup Soccer
• Nike - Write the Future
• SuperSport - FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010
• Vodacom - Join the Voice Behind Bafana Bafana

• Chevrolet Warriors
• MTN Energade Pro Cycling Team
• Kaizer Chiefs
• Western Province Stormers Rugby

JUDGES' CATERGORIES

Can't wait for the results to come out later tonight.  In the interim you can read more on www.sportindustry.co.za