Mandy Collins: True confessions of a rugby ignoramus
It’s a fact that millions of South Africans love rugby. But is there any getting away from it if you don’t? A non-fan shares her coping strategies.
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O’Sullivan: Coetzee’s Springboks all about rugby, less about racism & politics
Allister Coetzee put aside any loyalties, made no promises, owed no favours and simply picked a team based on current form, says David O’Sullivan.
Antoinette Muller: I’ve got 50 kids, and they all love playing rugby
Standing on the sideline and cheering for your team is a special joy when you’re a surrogate supporter, happy to play your part in developing the game of rugby.
How the Stormers rugby jersey became an icon of change
The Stormers have been through a lot of change since the beginning of the SuperRugby era. Here’s why they wear their jersey so well.
Ben Karpinsky: Who can blame our rugby players for moving overseas?
While we once may have raised our eyebrows at rugby players moving to overseas clubs, it’s hard to deny them the opportunity to further their careers in foreign climes.
Why rugby is a game without heroes
Rugby is game of strength, strategies, and trust, helmed by a facilitator rather than a leader. That’s what makes it so special for players and fans alike.
DHL Stormer Dillyn Leyds – backyard rugby brawler who dreamed big
For Dillyn Leyds, kicking and scrumming around with his brother and a few buddies in a backyard in Strand meant following a dream that must have seemed impossible at the time.
Why every rugby-loving caveman needs a man-cave
If you can’t make it to the game, at least make sure you can make it to your cave. Here’s what you need to get your game on.
Siya Kolisi: Gentle Giant with the Soul of a Stormer
Living up to the early promise that earned him his scholarship, the tall and strapping Siya Kolisi now shines as a loose forward for the DHL Stormers and Western Province.
Nic Groom: Bachelor of Social Science – Master of Rugby
Groomed for sporting greatness as a Social Sciences student at UCT, Nic Groom was faced with an agonising choice as his rugby career crossed the try-line from amateur to pro.