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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Rugby Championship

WATCH: The Kurt-Lee Arendse story, from the butchery to Springbok star and the influence of Chester Williams

WATCH: The Kurt-Lee Arendse story, from the butchery to Springbok star and the influence of Chester Williams

By John Goliath | Published Jan 8, 2025

Springbok Kurt-Lee Arendse revealed how he went from working in a butchery for extra money, to Springboks star and the influence of the legendary Chester Williams had on his career.

How the late Chester Williams put Kurt-Lee Arendse on a path from the butchery to the Springboks

By John Goliath | Published Dec 25, 2024

Arendse’s path to rugby stardom wasn’t the smooth road that most of his peers in the current World Cup-winning Springboks squad enjoyed. His journey doesn’t include Model C or private schooling, with infrastructure geared towards shaping raw talent into fierce competitors.

How the late Chester Williams put Kurt-Lee Arendse on a path from the butchery to the Springboks

How the late Chester Williams put Kurt-Lee Arendse on a path from the butchery to the Springboks

Siya Kolisi’s big focus is on the pitch as he switches to No 8

By Mike Greenaway | Published Oct 26, 2024

Siya Kolisi’s big focus is on the pitch as he switches to No 8

Sonny Bill Williams: All Blacks must ‘fight power with power’ and employ ‘Bomb Squad’ like the Springboks

By John Goliath | Published Oct 14, 2024

Sonny Bill Williams: All Blacks must ‘fight power with power’ and employ ‘Bomb Squad’ like the Springboks

Stat attack: How the Springboks have added panache to ‘skop, skiet and donner’ style

By John Goliath | Published Oct 2, 2024

Stat attack: How the Springboks have added panache to ‘skop, skiet and donner’ style

Five Springboks’ starlets who made their mark in the Rugby Championship

By John Goliath | Published Oct 1, 2024

Five Springboks’ starlets who made their mark in the Rugby Championship

Springboks’ Aphelele Fassi on ‘special’ Manie Libbok: ‘It’s great when we’re on the field together’

By John Goliath | Published Sep 30, 2024

Springboks’ Aphelele Fassi on ‘special’ Manie Libbok: ‘It’s great when we’re on the field together’

The Rugby Championship report: Springboks head and shoulders above the rest

By John Goliath | Published Sep 30, 2024

The Rugby Championship report: Springboks head and shoulders above the rest

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Early Bird tickets now available for Cape Town International Jazz Festival

Early Bird tickets now available for Cape Town International Jazz Festival

'They called them troublemakers, but they were our survival': Stilfontein struggles after illegal mining crackdown

'They called them troublemakers, but they were our survival': Stilfontein struggles after illegal mining crackdown

Digital etiquette: The challenges of professionalism in the remote working era

Digital etiquette: The challenges of professionalism in the remote working era

The Curious Case of Koos Bekker’s Naspers: Reinventing Oppression, One Headline at a Time

The Curious Case of Koos Bekker’s Naspers: Reinventing Oppression, One Headline at a Time

Springbok legend Eben Etzebeth still on cloud nine after Rugby Championship

By Michael Sherman | Published Sep 30, 2024

Springbok legend Eben Etzebeth still on cloud nine after Rugby Championship

Springbok legend Eben Etzebeth still on cloud nine after Rugby Championship

WATCH: Pitch invader knocked out cold after Springboks’ win over Argentina in Mbombela

By Lunga Biyela | Published Sep 29, 2024

WATCH: Pitch invader knocked out cold after Springboks’ win over Argentina in Mbombela

WATCH: Pitch invader knocked out cold after Springboks’ win over Argentina in Mbombela

Springboks wore Pumas down with ‘slow poison’, says Rassie Erasmus

By Michael Andisile Mayalo | Published Sep 29, 2024

Springboks wore Pumas down with ‘slow poison’, says Rassie Erasmus

Springboks wore Pumas down with ‘slow poison’, says Rassie Erasmus

I love you, Yster: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s gushing tribute to his best friend Eben Etzebeth

By Lunga Biyela | Published Sep 28, 2024

I love you, Yster: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s gushing tribute to his best friend Eben Etzebeth

I love you, Yster: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s gushing tribute to his best friend Eben Etzebeth

Springboks beat Argentina in Eben Etzebeth’s record-breaking Test match to clinch Rugby Championship title

By Michael Andisile Mayalo | Published Sep 28, 2024

Springboks beat Argentina in Eben Etzebeth’s record-breaking Test match to clinch Rugby Championship title

Springboks beat Argentina in Eben Etzebeth’s record-breaking Test match to clinch Rugby Championship title

Caleb Clarke’s two tries help All Blacks to convincing win over Wallabies

By Michael Andisile Mayalo | Published Sep 28, 2024

Caleb Clarke’s two tries help All Blacks to convincing win over Wallabies

Caleb Clarke’s two tries help All Blacks to convincing win over Wallabies

Ox Nche relishing his time as number one Springbok prop

By Michael Sherman | Published Sep 28, 2024

Ox Nche relishing his time as number one Springbok prop

Ox Nche relishing his time as number one Springbok prop

Will Argentina use the ‘dark arts’ to combat Ox Nche and the Springboks’ scrum in Mbombela?

By John Goliath | Published Sep 27, 2024

Will Argentina use the ‘dark arts’ to combat Ox Nche and the Springboks’ scrum in Mbombela?

Will Argentina use the ‘dark arts’ to combat Ox Nche and the Springboks’ scrum in Mbombela?

Open letter to Springboks’ Manie Libbok: Ignore the haters, you are right where you belong!

By John Goliath | Published Sep 27, 2024

Open letter to Springboks’ Manie Libbok: Ignore the haters, you are right where you belong!

Open letter to Springboks’ Manie Libbok: Ignore the haters, you are right where you belong!

From Siya Kolisi's debut to an All Blacks demolition ... The Springboks’ perfect Mbombela Stadium record

By John Goliath | Published Sep 27, 2024

From Siya Kolisi's debut to an All Blacks demolition ... The Springboks’ perfect Mbombela Stadium record

From Siya Kolisi's debut to an All Blacks demolition ... The Springboks’ perfect Mbombela Stadium record

How a massive growth spurt set Eben Etzebeth on the path to Springbok greatness

By Michael Sherman | Published Sep 26, 2024

How a massive growth spurt set Eben Etzebeth on the path to Springbok greatness

How a massive growth spurt set Eben Etzebeth on the path to Springbok greatness

How Argentina have finally managed to channel tears of passion into disciplined performances

By John Goliath | Published Sep 26, 2024

How Argentina have finally managed to channel tears of passion into disciplined performances

How Argentina have finally managed to channel tears of passion into disciplined performances

Jaco Peyper: ‘Balanced’ Ben O’Keeffe ‘will try and do a good job’ in Rugby Championship decider

By John Goliath | Published Sep 26, 2024

Jaco Peyper: ‘Balanced’ Ben O’Keeffe ‘will try and do a good job’ in Rugby Championship decider

Jaco Peyper: ‘Balanced’ Ben O’Keeffe ‘will try and do a good job’ in Rugby Championship decider

Hooker, scrumhalf and now goal-kicker ... Is there anything the Springboks’ Cheslin Kolbe can’t do?

By John Goliath | Published Sep 25, 2024

Hooker, scrumhalf and now goal-kicker ... Is there anything the Springboks’ Cheslin Kolbe can’t do?

Hooker, scrumhalf and now goal-kicker ... Is there anything the Springboks’ Cheslin Kolbe can’t do?

New Zealand flanker ‘Braveheart’ Wallace Sititi relishes his ‘crazy’ rise

By Michael Andisile Mayalo | Published Sep 25, 2024

New Zealand flanker ‘Braveheart’ Wallace Sititi relishes his ‘crazy’ rise

New Zealand flanker ‘Braveheart’ Wallace Sititi relishes his ‘crazy’ rise

‘Dragged through the mud ...’ Springboks’ Bongi Mbonambi sympathises with Manie Libbok

By John Goliath | Published Sep 25, 2024

‘Dragged through the mud ...’ Springboks’ Bongi Mbonambi sympathises with Manie Libbok

‘Dragged through the mud ...’ Springboks’ Bongi Mbonambi sympathises with Manie Libbok

The Springboks’ contingency plan off the tee to free up Manie Libbok against Argentina

By John Goliath | Published Sep 25, 2024

The Springboks’ contingency plan off the tee to free up Manie Libbok against Argentina

The Springboks’ contingency plan off the tee to free up Manie Libbok against Argentina