SA rugby and the rise of the socially conscious athlete
Professional sportspeople play for more than just a victory. Nothing proves this more than South Africa’s Rugby World Cup win in 2019.
Professional sportspeople play for more than just a victory. Nothing proves this more than South Africa’s Rugby World Cup win in 2019.
Roc Nation believes that Siya Kolisi is ‘so much bigger than just a rugby player’ and that South African athletes need to be reminded that they deserve global opportunities.
Months after the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final there is still no definitive answer as to how England, which was a favourite to win, could lose. Tony Clulow explores England’s blunders.
Months after the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final there is still no definitive answer as to how England, which was a favourite to win, could lose.
2019 has been many things. Dull is not one of them. From load shedding to the Rugby World Cup to Tongaat, there has been plenty to occupy our minds.
The mastermind behind the Springboks’ inspirational Rugby World Cup campaign, said it had been a privilege for the team to attempt to give South Africa a moment of hope.
Not only do the Boks have old scores to settle, the need to win may once again pull us through as it did with Francois Pienaar’s team in 1995.
If ever the expression “winning ugly” was appropriate, it would be to describe South Africa’s Rugby World Cup semi-final win over Wales.
Exciting young wing Sbu Nkosi has been drafted into the Springbok starting line-up for Sunday’s gripping Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales.
As was to be expected emotions ran thick and deep at Tokyo Stadium as the host nation’s remarkable run at the 2019 Rugby World Cup came to an end.