When it comes to the full swing, we don’t see too much variety in how the best players grip the club. But one method becoming increasingly popular amongst players is the PRAYER GRIP. This is a method that sees the hands level and facing directly opposite each other. Click here to read the advantages of Read more
Posts Tagged ‘Religion and sport’
Black Cap who prays five time a day
Monday, August 13th, 2018
Ajaz Patel, the 29-year-old India-born left-arm spinner, is believed to be the first Muslim to play for the Black Caps. He doesn’t see himself as a role model for young Muslims but said if he can inspire anyone to follow their dreams and stick to their beliefs then he would be proud of that. He says Read more
Catholic priest changed surfing culture forever
Thursday, June 21st, 2018Fr Christian Mondor arrived in the Huntington Beach, Southern California in the 1960s. He started surfing almost immediately after arriving. When Mondor spoke about surfing, it mostly focused on the spiritual side of the sport: “it can be very contemplative. When you’re out alone, between waves, you experience a beautiful calm.” Continue reading
Sonny Bill Williams tries traditional treatment after head knock.
Monday, May 8th, 2017
Not for the first time, Sonny Bill Williams has resorted to hijama, an ancient Middle Eastern treatment to fix his rugby wounds. Hijama has been around for millennia. It was recommended by the Prophet Muhammad. Williams left the field just before halftime in the Blues Super Rugby match against the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday Read more
Collar-gate: Covering up a logo causes a wave of moral indignation
Thursday, April 20th, 2017
When Sony Bill William covered up a BNZ logo on his rugby shirt he crossed a line that few have crossed in New Zealand; he made a public display of his religious convictions. It was a move that made world-wide headlines and it was not received well by all. It even merited a comment from Read more
Manu Samoa wow locals with their singing at Mass
Friday, September 18th, 2015
The Samoan national team, Manu Samoa, are in Brighton for the Rugby World Cup. Last Sunday they went to mass at St Mary Magdalen’s Church. A video of the team singing was shared on the team’s Facebook page and has so far been viewed more than 80,000 times. Clare Bowskill, choir director at the church, praised Read more
Vunipola and his dad talk Rugby after church
Tuesday, November 18th, 2014
Billy Vunipola is an English rugby union player. He plays back row for Saracens in the Aviva Premiership and for England. His brother, Mako Vunipola also plays for Saracens. The English team conduct their post-match reviews on Monday mornings. By that time Billy says he has already analysed his performance with his father, former Tongan Read more