Bureaucratic procedures and a whole lot of red tape are the only things standing between Vincent and Emmanuel Tshituka and potential call-ups to the Springboks squad this year. To the average local sports fan, the Tshituka’s are just a set of brothers casually dominating rugby games for the Lions and Sharks, respectively. But there’s way … Read more
The World Cup-winning Springbok Marco van Staden has agreed to and signed a further three-year contract extension deal which will keep him at the Bulls until 2027. The 28-year-old returned to Loftus Versfeld in 2021 after a successful spell at the Leicester Tigers in England and signed an initial two-year deal, which has seen him … Read more
Springbok Damian Willemse has crushed the hearts of his female fans once again after his rumoured girlfriend, Zoe Doyle, posted a loved-up picture of them together on his birthday. The Stormers player turned 26 years old on Tuesday, 7 May. Last month, the popular player went “Instagram official” with his blonde bae. Since then, he … Read more
After months of making headlines over his mental health problems, former Springbok Sbu Nkosi has settled down into his new home at the Cheetahs. The controversial rugby player hailed as one of the “bad boys” of the sport, has been vocal about experiencing depression and the “pressure” of the spotlight. SBU NKOSI GETS A LIFELINE … Read more
“Behind every successful man is a woman,” goes the popular phrase, and in the case of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, there are several supporting ladies. The twice-winning Rugby World Cup champion was conferred with an honorary doctorate this week for his contribution to the sporting sector and towards nation-building. Recognised as a sporting hero to … Read more
SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer congratulated the Springboks, SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander, and the impressive list of rugby-affiliated individuals who were recognised for their excellent achievements in 2023 by being nominated for the prestigious SA Sports Awards. The nominations were announced on Wednesday evening, with rugby featuring among a star-studded list of candidates … Read more
Springbok and Stormers star Damian Willemse has broken hearts around the country after he posted a picture of a woman believed to be his girlfriend, blonde bombshell Zoe Doyle. The popular rugby player has been a hit with the ladies following his “bad boy” antics on social media. Before his recent rumoured romance, Damian dated … Read more
Among a host of insights that have been offered up in the Springboks’ Chasing the Sun 2 documentary, the value of the role performed by Felix Jones certainly stood out in episode two. The 36-year-old may be relatively inexperienced as coach, but his talents were instantly recognised when he worked under Rassie Erasmus when coaching … Read more
Springbok and Stormers player Damian Willemse has teased a romance with a blonde bombshell woman…and many of his female followers are heartbroken! The boozing, butt-baring player has become a hit with the ladies following the national team’s second consecutive Rugby World Cup win last year. Damian is also the youngest Springbok to have two World … Read more
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has been dealt another injury blow, leaving the field after just 22 minutes in his comeback match for Racing 92. The two-time World Cup-winning flanker appeared to have hurt his right ankle during Racing’s 31-7 Champions Cup last-16 defeat to Toulouse on Sunday, according to AFP. This latest setback comes after … Read more
