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The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Sacha on missed kicks: 'Off target, not off track'
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has reacted to criticism of his performance in the Springboks game against Georgia at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, 19 July. The flyhalf came under fire after missing a series of crucial penalty kicks. Last year, Sacha was inducted into the national rugby team and has made nine test match appearances. In an Instagram post, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu directly responded to criticism of his missed penalty kicks. Posting a series of pics from Saturday's game, he shared: 'Off target — Not off track. Great experience out in Nelspruit! Thank you, South Africa.' On social media, rugby fans claimed that Sacha had gotten off lightly as compared to fellow flyhalf Manie Libbok, who has often been criticised over his performances. Meanwhile, Rassie Erasmus has conceded that while Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu 'made the most errors', he was 'pleased' with his performance. In a post-match briefing, the Springbok coach said: 'Sacha is not necessarily the first choice. Number ten, we have Manie, who is pretty much on song, and we saw with Handre when he came on that he is pretty solid. 'You can't just look at his goal kicking. He struggled before doing pretty well, but in the warm-up he got a hip pointer injury and we weren't quite sure if we should push him through the game. But he wanted to play, but that's not an excuse for the way he kicked at poles. Rassie added: 'We are pleased overall, it's his second start for us this year and he is younger than the other fly-halves.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Springboks aiming for big finish to mid-year Tests
The Springboks want to end off their mid-year Tests with a bang, ahead of the Rugby Championship kicking off next month. The Springboks are aiming for a big finish to their mid-year Tests when they take on Georgia in their final game of the incoming series at the Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela on Saturday evening (kick-off 5:10pm). It has been a comfortable start to their season so far with them brushing aside the challenges of the invitational Barbarians (54-7), and Italy twice (42-24 and 45-0), and they want to end off with a bang with another strong performance in the one-off Test against the Georgians. The Boks, as has been their wont over the past year, have rotated their side quite a bit, and a number of players will get a chance to shine and stake their claim for a place in the reduced Rugby Championship squad that will be announced next week. A completely uncapped front row has been picked, with former Cheetahs and current Edinburgh prop Boan Venter getting his first run in the green and gold, while hooker Marnus van der Merwe and prop Neethling Fouche earn their first caps after playing in the Barbarians non-Test. Coach Rassie Erasmus explained that they wanted to give these guys a good introduction to Test rugby, so has surrounded them with experience in the rest of the pack and on the bench. 'Georgia is a tough outfit, and they pride themselves on their physicality and brute force in the collisions, so the set pieces, mauls, and breakdowns will be key areas. That is why we are playing this front row,' said Erasmus. 'We want to give them a big test. But with the experienced guys around, we are not throwing them to the wolves.' Eighthman surprise Cobus Wiese, who made his debut off the bench at lock over the past weekend against Italy in Gqeberha, has taken over the number eight jumper from his suspended brother Jasper, and he is another that has been given a huge opportunity to impress. A thrilling halfback combination also sees Sacha-Feinberg Mngomezulu and Grant Williams team up, and with both being quick, exciting players with an eye for a gap, it should bring extra flair to a backline featuring Canan Moodie at outside centre, Edwill van der Merwe at wing and Aphelele Fassi at fullback. 'It would have been good to start Sacha last week (at fullback), but it was Willie's 100th and we wanted to give him that opportunity. Grant was also really good last week, and Sacha only got 20-25 minutes, so we want to give him a proper shot to close out a game. If it flows the way we expect, I think he'll enjoy the moment.' Georgia did not enjoy the best build up to the game, going down to the Cheetahs 24-20 in their warm-up match last weekend, but Erasmus said they were missing a number of their best players who are back for this weekend. 'I know last weekend against the Cheetahs eight or nine of their best players were either on the bench or not playing,' explained Erasmus.
Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
THE CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION® REVEALS THE NOMINEES FOR THE 2025 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD
CTV IS THE EXCLUSIVE HOME TO THE 2025 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, AIRING LIVE AT 8 P.M. ET ON CTV, AND STREAMING ON AND THE CTV APP TORONTO, July 17, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Canadian Country Music Association ® (CCMA ®) is thrilled to reveal the official nominees for the 2025 CCMA Awards presented by TD. Hosted by comedian, actor, and cultural icon Tom Green, the 2025 CCMA Awards presented by TD will broadcast live on September 13 from Prospera Place, marking the show's first-ever stop in Kelowna. CTV is the exclusive home of Canada's biggest night in country music, on Saturday, September 13, airing live at 8 p.m. ET on CTV, and the CTV app and streams next day on Crave. Visit to confirm local broadcast times. Topping this year's nominations with six nods each are Josh Ross (Fans' Choice Award presented by Bud Light, Male Artist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Video of the Year, Single of the Year, Musical Collaboration of the Year) and Cameron Whitcomb (Fans' Choice Award presented by Bud Light, Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year presented by Birkenstock, Male Artist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Songwriter(s) of the Year presented by SOCAN, Single of the Year), while Brett Kissel (Fans' Choice Award presented by Bud Light, Male Artist of the Year, Ford F-150 Album of the Year, Video of the Year, Single of the Year) and Owen Riegling (Fans' Choice Award presented by Bud Light, Entertainer of the Year, Ford F-150 Album of the Year, Songwriter(s) of the Year presented by SOCAN, Single of the Year) each earn five. Celebrating four nominations is Jade Eagleson (Fans' Choice Award presented by Bud Light, Male Artist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Musical Collaboration of the Year), with Madeline Merlo (Female Artist of the Year, Songwriter(s) of the Year presented by SOCAN, Musical Collaboration of the Year), Tyler Joe Miller (Fans' Choice Award presented by Bud Light, Male Artist of the Year, Ford F-150 Album of the Year), MacKenzie Porter (Fans' Choice Award presented by Bud Light, Female Artist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year), The Reklaws (Fans' Choice Award presented by Bud Light, Group or Duo of the Year, Single of the Year presented by SOCAN), and Sacha (Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year presented by Birkenstock, Female Artist of the Year, Video of the Year) boasting three apiece. New to the 2025 CCMA Awards program, the Francophone Artist of the Year award will be presented to a Francophone act (solo, duo, or group) that has demonstrated exceptional achievements within the current eligibility period. This year's nominees are Francis Degrandpré, Fred Dionne, Sara Dufour, Vince Lemire, and Salebarbes. Country music fans across Canada can help choose the winner for the Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year presented by Birkenstock (Noeline Hoffman, Zach McPhee, Sacha, Tony Stevens, Cameron Whitcomb) and the Fans' Choice Award presented by Bud Light (Jade Eagleson, High Valley, Brett Kissel, Tyler Joe Miller, MacKenzie Porter, The Reklaws, Owen Riegling, Josh Ross, Dallas Smith, Cameron Whitcomb) by casting their vote at Country Music Week 2025 kicks off in Kelowna on Wednesday, September 10, offering fans the unique opportunity to celebrate the magic of country music and the genre's brightest homegrown stars, all culminating with the 2025 CCMA Awards presented by TD on September 13, featuring performances from Madeline Merlo and Tyler Joe Miller, Sacha and Restless Road, Dallas Smith and Alexandra Kay, Thelma & James, and Cameron Whitcomb, with more exciting announcements to come. Country Music Week 2025 is made possible with the support of the Government of British Columbia, Creative BC, Tourism Kelowna, the City of Kelowna, and the 2025 Host Committee. With CTV as the exclusive broadcast partner for the 43rd annual CCMA Awards presented by TD, Bell Media will deliver extensive multi-platform coverage and content across broadcast, radio, digital, and social media properties, including iHeartRadio Canada's PURE COUNTRY. Click Here For 2025 CCMA Award Nominee Graphics and the Nom Day Toolkit Media Accreditation for Country Music Week 2025 and the 2025 CCMA Awards presented by TD is now open - apply HERE. About The Canadian Country Music Association ® (CCMA ®) Established in 1976, the CCMA ® is a membership-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and recognition of Canadian country music. Built upon the foundation to educate, elevate, and celebrate Canadian talent, the CCMA progressively heralds the spirit, community, and creativity that country music fosters through year-round initiatives, culminating every fall with Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Association Awards. About CTV CTV is Canada's most-watched broadcaster and has been #1 for the past 24 years in a row. CTV provides unparalleled entertainment programming across two broadcast networks and streaming from and the CTV app; a powerful suite of specialty channels including CTV Comedy Channel, CTV Drama Channel, CTV Life Channel, CTV Sci-Fi Channel, CTV Wild Channel, CTV Nature Channel, and CTV Speed Channel; and digital channels CTV Throwback and CTV Movies. CTV also features a wide range of sports and information programming, including CTV News, Canada's highest-rated national and local newscasts. Bell Media's suite of specialty channels also includes USA Network, Oxygen True Crime, Much, and E!. CTV's parent company is Bell Media, Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in premium video, audio, out-of-home advertising, and digital media. About TD Bank Group The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank"). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by assets and serves over 27.9 million customers in four key businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centres around the globe: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, including TD Canada Trust and TD Auto Finance Canada; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, TD Auto Finance U.S., and TD Wealth (U.S.); Wealth Management and Insurance, including TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD Insurance; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities and TD Cowen. TD also ranks among the world's leading online financial services firms, with more than 18 million active online and mobile customers. TD had $2.1 trillion in assets on April 30, 2025. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges. About Creative BC Creative BC is an independent non-profit society created and supported by the Province to sustain and help grow British Columbia's creative industries: motion picture, interactive and digital media, music and sound recording, and magazine and book publishing. The organization delivers a wide range of programs and services with a mandate to expand B.C.'s creative economy. These activities include: administration of the provincial government's motion picture tax credit programs; delivery of program funding and export marketing support for the sector; and provincial film commission services. Combined, these activities serve to attract inward investment and market B.C. as a partner and destination of choice for domestic and international content creation. The agency acts as an industry catalyst and ambassador to help B.C.'s creative sector reach its economic, social, environmental, and creative potential both at home and globally. About Tourism Kelowna Located on the traditional, unceded territory of the syilx Okanagan People, Tourism Kelowna is the Destination Marketing & Management Organization (DMO) for Kelowna and the Central Okanagan – one of Canada's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Kelowna is a city shaped by collaboration, creativity, and a deep connection to the land. Known for its natural beauty and entrepreneurial spirit, the region brings together cultural vibrancy, four-season outdoor adventure, and a thriving food, wine, and craft beverage scene - offering rich, immersive experiences that invite visitors to slow down, connect, and savour the essence of the Okanagan. As a community, we champion sustainability, diversity, and thoughtful growth, investing in a resilient tourism industry that contributes 2.4 billion in economic impact to support local business and enrich the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
The Irish Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Isla Fisher appears to take VERY personal swipe at ex Sacha Baron Cohen with joke about ‘size of husband's sausage'
ISLA Fisher appears to have taken a very personal swipe at ex Sasha Baron Cohen in a new Instagram post. The message, which the Aussie actress, 49, re-posted to her Instagram Stories, seemingly targets her ex's manhood. 6 Isla Fisher appears to have taken a brutal swipe at ex Sacha Baron Cohen on social media Credit: Getty 6 She re-posted a message about the size of someone's manhood Credit: Instagram 6 The celeb couple stunned fans as they split last year Credit: Getty It came after Earlier this year, it was suggested The former couple first said they would continue to be based primarily in the UK, for the sake of continuity and prioritising the education of their three children, aged 17, 14 and ten yet neighbours claimed the situation was "war." Now, Home And Away alum Isla has taken to social media to re-post a message from the She Inspires Strength account. read more isla fisher It read: "For all those men who say 'why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free' here's an update for you. "Nowadays 80 per cent of women are against marriage. "Why? Because women realise it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage." While the post did not show any public comments, it was thought she was referring to her Borat actor ex, 53. Most read in Celebrity DIVORCE SETTLEMENT Confessions of a Shopaholic star Isla came just weeks after the celebrity couple tied up divorce proceedings. In a message posted simultaneously on both their Instagram sites last month, the pair said: 'Our divorce has now been finalised. Watch the awkward moment Isla Fisher revealed Valentine's Day plans with Sacha Baron Cohen - despite having already secretly split "We are proud of all we've achieved together and, continuing our great respect for each other, we remain friends and committed to co-parenting our wonderful children. "We ask for the media to continue to respect our children's privacy.' They then publicly announced their break-up the following year. All the signs Isla and Sacha had secretly split The couple have revealed they actually split last year, despite only just revealing their divorce. Here we look at the Social media silence - Sacha has been absent from Instagram since last Christmas. Spending time with friends - Isla has been been following that classic post break-up move of spending more time with her girlfriends. Hidden ring finger - No fans noticed at the time, but in many Instagram shots from this year, Isla has hidden her right hand so her wedding finger was not visible in many shots. Missing man - The last image Isla shared of her and Sacha prior to the divorce announcement was back in November last year. They announced the separation last year with a picture of themselves wearing tennis whites and noted: "After a long tennis match lasting over 20 years, we are finally putting our racquets down." "We have always prioritised our privacy and have been quietly working through this change. We forever share in our devotion and love for our children. We sincerely appreciate your respecting our family's wish for privacy." STAR CLASH? The couple appear to have amicably resolved any differences there might have been between them. This is despite previous suggestions the couple's divorce may have been turning acrimonious as they carved up their estimated eight-figure fortune. A source said: 'It's all sorted. Now Sacha and Isla both just want to get on with the rest of their lives – and focus on their family's well-being.' The celeb couple - who have three children together - first met at a party in Sydney, Australia in 2001. Speaking of their first encounter, Baron Cohen recalled that Fisher was "hilarious". He remembered: "We were at a very pretentious party, and me and her bonded over taking the mick out of the other people at the party. I knew instantly. I don't know if she did." 6 The pair's split was said to have turned toxic as they fought out their fortune Credit: Getty 6 The actress, 49, is active on social media Credit: Getty 6 The celeb couple - who have three children together - first met at a party in Sydney in 2001 Credit: Getty
The Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Isla Fisher appears to take VERY personal swipe at ex Sacha Baron Cohen with joke about ‘size of husband's sausage'
ISLA Fisher appears to have taken a very personal swipe at ex Sasha Baron Cohen in a new Instagram post. The message, which the Aussie actress, 49, re-posted to her Instagram Stories, seemingly targets her ex's manhood. 6 6 It came after the pair finalised their divorce last month - 14 months after announcing their separation. Earlier this year, it was suggested their break up had turned toxic as they carved up their £120million fortune. The former couple first said they would continue to be based primarily in the UK, for the sake of continuity and prioritising the education of their three children, aged 17, 14 and ten yet neighbours claimed the situation was "war." Now, Home And Away alum Isla has taken to social media to re-post a message from the She Inspires Strength account. It read: "For all those men who say 'why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free' here's an update for you. "Nowadays 80 per cent of women are against marriage. "Why? Because women realise it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage." While the post did not show any public comments, it was thought she was referring to her Borat actor ex, 53. DIVORCE SETTLEMENT Confessions of a Shopaholic star Isla came just weeks after the celebrity couple tied up divorce proceedings. In a message posted simultaneously on both their Instagram sites last month, the pair said: 'Our divorce has now been finalised. "We are proud of all we've achieved together and, continuing our great respect for each other, we remain friends and committed to co-parenting our wonderful children. "We ask for the media to continue to respect our children's privacy.' Baron Cohen and Fisher first met in 2001 and married in 2010. They were believed to have one of the strongest marriages in showbusiness - before quietly separating in 2023. They then publicly announced their break-up the following year. All the signs Isla and Sacha had secretly split The couple have revealed they actually split last year, despite only just revealing their divorce. Here we look at the signs they had already broken up before revealing their split news: Social media silence - Sacha has been absent from Instagram since last Christmas. Spending time with friends - Isla has been been following that classic post break-up move of spending more time with her girlfriends. Hidden ring finger - No fans noticed at the time, but in many Instagram shots from this year, Isla has hidden her right hand so her wedding finger was not visible in many shots. Missing man - The last image Isla shared of her and Sacha prior to the divorce announcement was back in November last year. They announced the separation last year with a picture of themselves wearing tennis whites and noted: "After a long tennis match lasting over 20 years, we are finally putting our racquets down." "We have always prioritised our privacy and have been quietly working through this change. We forever share in our devotion and love for our children. We sincerely appreciate your respecting our family's wish for privacy." STAR CLASH? The couple appear to have amicably resolved any differences there might have been between them. This is despite previous suggestions the couple's divorce may have been turning acrimonious as they carved up their estimated eight-figure fortune. A source said: 'It's all sorted. Now Sacha and Isla both just want to get on with the rest of their lives – and focus on their family's well-being.' The celeb couple - who have three children together - first met at a party in Sydney, Australia in 2001. Speaking of their first encounter, Baron Cohen recalled that Fisher was "hilarious". He remembered: "We were at a very pretentious party, and me and her bonded over taking the mick out of the other people at the party. I knew instantly. I don't know if she did." 6 6 6
