The Luke Alfred Show

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Welcome to The Luke Alfred Show.

I have 30 years of experience on the front lines of sports journalism, covering some of the biggest games in cricket, rugby, the Fifa World Cup, and even the Olympic Games.

Come and join me, as we learn about the greatest sports stories you’ve never heard.

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The United Rugby Championship Is Like A Netflix Drama

Apr 27 2024 23 mins  
United Rugby Championship: Season 3 - The Drama Heats Up!Forget Netflix, this is real-life drama unfolding! The United Rugby Championship's final stretch is packed with nail-biting contests as South African teams fight for a place in the playoffs.The Fallen Champions: The Stormers, victors of Season 1, haven't quite repeated their dominance. They're a powerful team a

How I Fell In Love With Sport Part 2

Apr 20 2024 25 mins  
In this episode, I take us on a trip down memory lane, exploring my life as a South African boy, with a love for cricket, during the 1970s and early 1980s.We delve into the joy of playing barefoot on the Wanderers outfield, the thrill of watching heroes like Graeme Pollock and Kevin McKenzie in action, and the camaraderie of lunchtime games on the Wanderers outfield.I'll tell

The Inspiring History Of Women In The Boston Marathon

Apr 13 2024 23 mins  
Step back in time with me, Luke Alfred, as we trace the footsteps of relentless women who dared to disrupt the Boston Marathon's status quo. Discover how Bobbi Gibb and Kathrine Switzer's audacious strides ignited a revolution in women's sports, transforming a mere footrace into a symbol of gender equality. Gibb’s surreptitious dash from the bushes in '66, cla

A Horse Named Foinavon: The Greatest Upset In Grand National History

Apr 06 2024 24 mins  
This week we delve into the rich history and legendary moments of the Grand National steeplechase, and the remarkable victory of the horse Foinavon in 1967. From the historical significance of the race to the unexpected twists and turns, join us as we uncover the unforgettable story behind one of horseracing's most iconic moments.Episode Highlights:The Grand National: A Cultur

The Lockdown Champs League: Remembering Bayern's Flawless 2020

Mar 30 2024 23 mins  
The 2019/20 Champions League season was a rollercoaster ride marked by unprecedented challenges, overshadowed by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite its surreal nature, being played in front of no fans, and swift conclusion, this season left an indelible mark on football history. Episode Highlights:The Pandemic's Grip on Football:As Covid-19 gripped the world, the Cham

How The Springboks Inspired A Boom In SA Club Rugby

Mar 23 2024 23 mins  
One of the spinoffs of the Springboks winning the Rugby World Cup in 2023, is that club rugby in the country is booming. Quietly, without fuss, and without much wider public or media attention, the numbers are climbing. They have done so for the last four or five months. And it’s good that they’re doing so now, because we stand poised on the cusp of club rugby season.South Afri

Why Cricket Has Lost It's Magic

Mar 16 2024 23 mins  
Who of us hasn’t driven past a cricket match glimpsed momentarily through a hedge, unable for some good reason to stop? Who of us hasn’t caught a train, the inter-city 9:15 to somewhere, and seen cricket thin-sliced through a speeding carriage window? Circumstances and countries might differ, but this is the cricket match we cannot, for whatever reason, stop for. It is the matc

The Fan Who Infiltrated The Man United Team Photo: Karl Power

Mar 09 2024 25 mins  
Gary Neville also objected. He knew that Power wasn’t part of the United starting X1 and told Power so. Power told Neville that he was doing this all for Eric Cantona and Gary was to shut up, which seemed to buy him the time he needed to sneak into the photograph.Neville surely didn’t buy Power’s explanation, although he might have been confused inways he couldn’t quite put

Cricket's Most Infamous Ball Tampering Scandal: The Full Sandpaper-Gate Story

Mar 02 2024 19 mins  
It emerged on day four that the ball-tampering plan had been hatched by senior players in the dressing room at lunchtime on the third day. Smith lost the captaincy and Warner the vice-captaincy, both banned by the ICC for one Test. In Australia, the shame and anger were widespread. Even the Aussie prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, felt compelled to comment. The tour ploughed headlo

Are Bafana Bafana Finally Good Again?

Feb 24 2024 24 mins  
I don’t think I’m saying anything controversial in admitting that, like a good friend from university, Bafana Bafana and I have lost touch over the last 10 or 12 years. It hasn’t been an active thing on my part. I haven’t turned my back on Bafana, at least I don’t think I have. Rather, it’s been a passive withdrawal into other things.Keeping in touch requires effort. Wh