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Feb 252 min read
The Downgrade of Free State Stadium: A Blow to Bloemfontein’s Rugby Culture
Recent reports suggest that the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein has been downgraded to a Class C venue by SA Rugby, effectively...
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Feb 36 min read
When do we pause?
For many South Africans, one of the biggest reasons to get excited about the Six Nations kicking off over the weekend was that it...
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Jan 204 min read
Why South African Teams Faltered in the Champions Cup: A Post-Mortem
The 2024/25 Champions Cup campaign proved to be a tough outing for South African rugby teams, as none of the sides managed to advance to...
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Jan 173 min read
It's all on the line: Champions Cup - where each team stands.
Friday: Ulster vs Exeter Chiefs: Ulster and Exeter Chiefs both have slim chances of advancing to the Champions Cup knockout stages, so...
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Jan 164 min read
Bulls’ Champions Cup Selection Strategy: A Missed Opportunity and a Risky Gamble
The Bulls’ approach to the Champions Cup this season has raised eyebrows across the rugby world. Head coach Jake White’s consistent...
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Jan 25 min read
Wishing on our rugby stars
Ah, the start of a new year. Quite often a time for reflection and well-meaning, if short-lived, promises to be a better version of...
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Dec 18, 20249 min read
Rugby Wrapped
Forget Spotify Wrapped, or pondering the personal and professional triumphs and failures of the year that is currently drawing to its...
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Jul 4, 20245 min read
Currie Cup Crush
I didn’t grow up in a rugby household, so I discovered the game relatively late by South African standards. I think I was in Grade 8 or 9...
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Mar 3, 20244 min read
Sink or Swim
There is no longer any denying it, the Sharks are in a dire situation and fans are tired of waiting weekend after weekend to see if their...
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Jan 10, 20242 min read
Champions Cup - Action packed weekend ahead.
This weekend’s Investec Champions Cup promises hard-hitting rugby action, with the Bulls and the Stormers at leading the South African...
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Jan 9, 20246 min read
Sink or swim? The curious case of the Sharks
There’s a lot of negative talk about the Sharks at the moment, and I’m loathe to add to it. I don’t believe it’s particularly helpful....
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Jun 18, 20233 min read
An Opportunity for Redemption
The significance of second chances has been top of mind for many in the rugby world since the official announcement from the Sharks on 13...
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May 22, 20233 min read
Salary Cap relief gives SA Franchises a fighting chance.
South African sides the Sharks, Lions, Bulls and Stormers have had two full seasons in Europe, enjoying varied success along the way....
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May 11, 202311 min read
SA Stadium Review: Best place to watch the Boks.
For two years, we were not able to watch our beloved Springboks live, due to the various lockdown restrictions. When the 2022...
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May 11, 20234 min read
Green Point Stadium, why it is SA's best.
In 2022 Ronnie and I were lucky enough to attend all the Springbok home games. It took us around the country and we had a blast. What it...
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May 4, 20232 min read
Plum Position
Image courtesy of Sharks Rugby In one of rugby’s worst kept secrets, the Sharks have announced the return of John Plumtree as head coach,...
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Apr 25, 20232 min read
The loss of Captain Kolisi can't be overstated.
Just a handful of minutes into the Sharks v Munster game in Durban this past weekend and the whole nation began holding its breath. No,...
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Apr 23, 20232 min read
3 SA sides make the play-off's
Just like that, two regular seasons of the United Rugby Championship are under the belt. There are still a number of logistical things...
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Apr 11, 20234 min read
Bowing out of Europe
As the long weekend and my chocolate stash disappeared, so too did the South African teams’ hopes of progressing beyond the...
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Apr 1, 20232 min read
Sold to the highest bidder: Ellis Park-ed.
In a move that will have South African fans up in arms, We Buy Cars has confirmed the purchase of Ellis Park. The once famed rugby...
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