The rise and rise of Makazole Mapimpi
By now, rugby fans around the world are more than familiar with the try-scoring machine, Makazole Mapimpi. Even before he scored the...
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Apr 1, 20222 min read
Sharks get major coup as Itoje set for Durban stint
The Cell C Sharks signing spree continues with the financial backing of MVM Holdings. One may have thought Etzebeth was the precipice of...
Mar 24, 20223 min read
Let's get back to the stadium
When tickets went on sale recently for this year’s Springbok home games, fans leapt at the opportunity to see our World Cup winners in...
Mar 14, 20223 min read
England, consigned to 5th at best
Whilst Eddie Jones is clearly in denial about his team’s performances and progress in the World Cup Cycle, the rest of the rugby world...
Mar 4, 20225 min read
Reflecting on joy
When South Africa won the Rugby World Cup in 2019, I was too overwhelmed, too full of joy, to put it into words. And even now, as we draw...
Jan 14, 20223 min read
RWC Around the Corner
The year has kicked off on a positive note already! I am late to the party as always, but happy new year to my readers! I hope that this...
Jan 6, 20223 min read
Joining the Sharks, the best move for Kolisi
Siya Kolisi signed for the Cell C Sharks in 2021 in what was a massive coup for the Durban based side over their coastal compatriots. It...
Jan 5, 20223 min read
Your 2022 Springbok Fixture's
Now that the Christmas lights are packed away and the new years champagne hangover has subsided, its time to get out those diaries and...
Nov 29, 20213 min read
Front and Center
The Springboks boast a number of high profile players across the park at this stage, but possibly the most crucial two line up together...
Nov 22, 20213 min read
2021 proves Rugby is going strong.
2021 has been a crazy year full of ups and downs for all involved. It is the first time since the 2019 Rugby World Cup that all teams...
Nov 21, 20212 min read
Still number 1.
A bit of Rugby Philosophy. So, the last game of the Autumn Internationals has finished. Yes, we lost against England, but we are far from...
Nov 19, 20214 min read
Last Chance in November
As the weekend approaches us, we look forward to another cracker weekend of unmissable rugby, so best you make a stop at Tops and get...
Nov 13, 20213 min read
Boks on the Rampage in Europe
The Boks have had a brilliant game against Scotland at BT Murrayfield, the Boks taking the win 30 points to 15. Eben Etzebeth named man...
Nov 12, 20214 min read
Upcoming Internationals
The rugby of late has been nothing short of spectacular. We have been privileged enough to witness some of the best rugby in the last 5...
Nov 9, 20213 min read
Frans Steyn, sets yet another record.
On Saturday when Francois Phillippus Lodewyk Steyn takes to the field against Scotland at Murrayfield, he will set yet another record in...
Oct 27, 20212 min read
Springboks in France, a stroke of brilliance.
The Rassie Erasmus era of Springbok Rugby, which has continued under the tutelage of Jacques Nienaber has always had preparation at the...
Oct 16, 20212 min read
Boeta in the Back
Henry "Boeta" Chamberlain. The man, the myth, the drop goal machine! Are we expecting more of his magic in games to come? He has had a...
Oct 4, 20214 min read
5 Take-aways from The 2021 Rugby Championship.
The 2021 Rugby Championship was a solid display of what the Southern Hemisphere powerhouses bring to the table and their Northern...
Sep 8, 20213 min read
A Wallaby Hiding is Forecast this Weekend
Hello hello! It's so good to be back! A lot has happened in the rugby world since I last dropped a shady article! Lets open by saying...
Aug 22, 20213 min read
Springboks inclusion in the 6 Nations would be a mistake.
With the All Blacks refusing to travel to Perth ahead of their second Rugby Championship fixture, and the entire competition thrown into...
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