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Rugby
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Hunger, Sniffing Petrol, And Violence: Siya Kolisi’s Book Sheds New Light On Childhood
05 Oct 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Long before Siya Kolisi was a Rugby World Cup-winning captain, and an inspiration to millions around the world, he was a hungry child trying desperately to stop the pains in his stomach.
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Kiwi Rugby Journo Schooled By Rassie [Videos]
04 Oct 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Kiwi rugby scribe Ben Smith has been trading blows with Rassie Erasmus for months. On Saturday, our Director of Rugby had the last laugh.
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Argentinians Also Say ‘Po*s’ And Four Other Weekend Rugby Videos
20 Sep 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
South African-born Ryno Pieterse was sent off for a horror tackle against Bordeaux in the Top 14 on Saturday. Also, who’s been teaching Pumas captain Julian Montoya Afrikaans?
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Three Lovely Tries From This Weekend’s Rugby Action [Videos]
06 Sep 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
To brighten your spirits this Monday, here’s your reminder that today is day 674 of 1 449 as rugby world champions. Let’s enjoy some high-quality tries.
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Worrying Study Into Professional Rugby’s Immediate Impact On The Brain
03 Sep 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
A study published this week says that even a single season of professional rugby can result in a decline in brain function.
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NZ Rugby Scribe Under Fire For Salty Criticism Of Springboks
11 Aug 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Rassie Erasmus and New Zealand rugby scribe Ben Smith have already traded blows on Twitter. Now the latter has called the Boks “an above-average team”.
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SA Rugby Will Come Out Swinging To Defend Rassie
04 Aug 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
World Rugby has confirmed that both Erasmus and SA Rugby will face an independent misconduct hearing. Neither plan on going down without a serious fight.
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Kyle Sinckler Allegedly Biting Franco Mostert – Here’s Where They Reckon It Happened [Video]
02 Aug 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Despite a match where numerous players may have been cited for foul play, it’s only English prop Kyle Sinckler who will face a disciplinary hearing.
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Cheslin Kolbe Casually Slots 50-Metre Drop Goal In Cup Final [Videos]
28 Jun 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
The winger’s first-ever career drop goal, slotted from just inside his own half, helped Toulouse oust La Rochelle 18-8 in the French Top 14 final.
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A Deep Dive Into How The British & Irish Lions Could Beat The Springboks [Video]
24 Jun 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
On Saturday, the British & Irish Lions play Japan in a warm-up match in Edinburgh. They fly to South Africa the following day, and a cracker of a showdown awaits.
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Rassie’s Classic Response After NZ Rugby Journalist Says Boks Are Overrated
11 May 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Kiwi rugby scribe Ben Smith took aim at the Springboks, accusing the team of “ducking competition” and being overrated. Rassie Erasmus, and his daughter, couldn’t help but respond.
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Siya Only Cracks 10th On ‘Rugby’s Most Influential Players’ List
15 Apr 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Nine South Africans made Stuff’s list of the world’s most influential rugby players, including Siya in 10th, and Pieter-Steph du Toit in third.
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A Dose Of Nostalgia With Great Newlands Rugby Memories [Video]
30 Mar 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
I know Thursdays are for throwbacks, but we may as well take a trip down memory lane with SuperSport’s compilation of some of Newlands’ standout rugby memories.
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You Need To Watch Siya Kolisi Tell His Story [Video]
24 Mar 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
An anonymous donor paid for Siya’s Grey PE education, and years later, the two finally met up.
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South African Scores Historic Try At Twickers [Videos]
08 Feb 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
George-born Duhan van der Merwe played a huge role in his adopted country’s first win at Twickenham in 38 years, as the Scots bested the Poms 11-6.
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Friday Treat – Cheslin Kolbe Walks Us Through What It Was Like Scoring THAT Try [Video]
29 Jan 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
No matter how busy you are, make sure you find four minutes to hear Cheslin describe the moment he knew the Rugby World Cup was coming home with the Springboks.
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So Sad: Things End Spectacularly Badly With Western Province Rugby Football Union Disaster
11 Dec 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
This week, the WPRFU has been dealt two serious body blows, with legal action over the redevelopment of Newlands followed by a consortium backing away from a lucrative deal.
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Rugby Has A Serious Dementia Problem On Its Hands [Video]
09 Dec 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Eight former players are set to take legal action against rugby governing bodies, with claims that the sport is a “ticking timebomb” with regards to dementia.
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Three Springboks Make World Rugby’s Team Of The Decade [Videos]
08 Dec 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
At last night’s World Rugby Awards Special Edition, the men’s player of the decade was crowned, along with the best XV, which included three Springboks.
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A Farewell To Newlands Rugby Stadium [Video]
13 Nov 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
2021 will see Western Province, the Stormers, and the Springboks move to the Cape Town Stadium, and bid farewell to a rich and storied history.
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Bad News For Bok Fans Looking Forward To The Rugby Championship
29 Sep 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Fans rejoiced last week when the Rugby Championship fixtures were announced, but it wasn’t long before the logistical nightmare became apparent.
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“A Lot Of People Think He’s Mad” – Latest Sneak Peek At Springbok Doccie [Videos]
28 Sep 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
‘Chasing the Sun’, which follows the remarkable story of how the Springboks won the 2019 Rugby World Cup, will premiere on Sunday.
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Cheslin Kolbe Was On Fire Yesterday [Videos]
21 Sep 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Cheslin scored a brace for Toulouse as they trounced Ulster, but his all-round game was a joy to behold.
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The Bus Is Full: 10 Minutes Of Massive Rugby Hits And Hand-Offs [Video]
16 Sep 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
A young Eben Etzebeth sitting Bismarck on his backside is just one of the massive hits featured in this video.
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Losing World Cup Finalist Owen Farrell Sent Off For Another Horror Tackle [Videos]
07 Sep 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Farrell was given his marching orders for a dangerous tackle on 18-year-old Charlie Atkinson, and could face a lengthy suspension.
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That Siya Kolisi Book Is Becoming Somewhat Toxic
28 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Before Siya and the Boks jetted off to Japan last year, an ‘unauthorised’ biography was published. Now Rachel is speaking out about her husband’s story being told without his consent.
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Francois And Joel Leave ‘95 World Cup WhatsApp Group Over BLM Vibes
03 Aug 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
53-year-old Francois Pienaar’s decision to take a knee at the Solidarity Cup cricket match was not well-received by some members of the 1995 Rugby World Cup squad.
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R100 Million For Controlling Share – US Consortium Keen To Buy Stormers
28 Jul 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
If New York-based MVM Holdings gets its way, then the Stormers could soon have a new majority shareholder.
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Former Bok Flyhalf Hit With R9m Lawsuit After Farm Shooting
22 Jul 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Johan Goosen was touted as a potential Springbok great from a young age, but these aren’t the headlines rugby fans expected him to make.
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Huge Strides Made In Newlands Rugby Stadium Development Deal
01 Jul 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Rugby in the Mother City is one step closer to moving to Cape Town Stadium, after the Western Province Rugby Football Union voted in favour of a proposed development agreement with regards to Newlands Stadium.
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