The best league in the world, the English Premiership, restarted on the weekend, and as usual there were surprises, excitement, dubious decisions, and most importantly, entertainment provided to global football fans by the players of the Barclay’s English Premier League.

Western Province have started this Currie Cup where they left off in the Super 14 earlier this year, as they have continued to be the best defensive outfit in the competition. Though labelled boring at times, the Cape side’s style of rugby is effective and ultimately successful, which has seen them taking the points in every encounter to date this year and, in doing so, snatching top spot on the log.

On Saturday 14 August, UCT Radio’s members headed out to Muizenberg Beach for some fun-in-the-sun with kids of the Palama Metsi Surfing Development Academy. Volunteers from the radio station rolled up their sleeves by sprucing up the clubhouse, while others enjoyed a mini soccer match with some of the younger surfers on the sand. The daring Jonathan Duguid (host of the “Lifestyle Show”) and Benjamin Overmeyer (Programme Manager) “took one for the team” by donning figure-hugging wetsuits and joining the beginners class.

With the countdown to the 2011 Rugby World Cup in full swing, questions surrounding South Africa’s ability to retain the competition title are rapidly beginning to surface. Will the Boks have the willpower to restore their previous World Cup-winning form or will South Africa say farewell to a revered international rugby presence?

The PSL season is starting off in flamboyant style. On Friday 27 of August, all eyes will be on the majestic Cape Town Stadium as it hosts a double-header involving the newly promoted Vasco Da Gama as they do battle against Sowetan giants the Orlando Pirates. This will be followed by the Urban Warriors, Ajax Cape Town, doing battle against Bloemfontein Celtic on the night regarded as “Football Friday”. What will this mean for Cape Town Soccer? Can the legacy created by the World Cup build the standard of football in the Cape?

The modern sporting world is proof that some level of financial stability is required for building success. Manchester United, Chelsea, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan all prove that a good financial backbone helps  to bring a measure of success both on and off the pitch. These football powerhouses also boast a fanatical following, propelling the clubs to greater heights in European football.

When Tottenham kickoff against Manchester City at White Hart Lane on 14 August at 12h45 GMT, it will be the beginning of the greatest football league in the world: the Barclay’s English Premiership League.  A way of life for many, the Barclay’s Premiership  League is broadcast to millions of people around the world and provides them with thrilling football.

UCT continues to prove to be a great breeding ground for aspiring rugby players, as a host of Ikey Tiger Varsity Cup representatives have come through the system and graduated to higher honours.

With Diego Maradona’s future as the national Argentine footfall coach now over, questions surrounding the reason for his dismissal have arisen.  Maradona’s contract was not renewed by Argentina Football Association (AFA) president Julio Grondona due to a misunderstanding surrounding the conditions under which Maradona would continue as Argentina’s coach.

This past month the defending Tri Nations champions lost their opening three games, conceded 93 points and two four-try bonus points, and came away with three citings and three suspensions.  The tournament’s home leg is now going to be the most crucial phase in the buildup to the Boks’ World Cup title defence at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, to be held in New Zealand.