Author: Ben Karpinski
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Five Reasons Why You Should Let Your Son Play Rugby
Rugby was my favourite sport growing up. It was a big part of my youth and the upbringing of many of my friends.
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It’s Time to Change the Way we Play Rugby to Win
The Boks recently beat Ireland in a Test series, but the win felt almost hollow, as they were just hanging in there for a great deal of the series, trying to tackle everything that moved while hoping to get a penalty within kicking range of the posts.
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If You Could Watch Any Game of Rugby live, What Would it Be?
From a South African perspective, that 1995 World Cup between South Africa and New Zealand at Ellis Park will be a popular answer. From the Boeing flyover to the raising of the trophy, I don’t think it would have been possible to maintain a resting heartbeat on that day.
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And the Greatest Stadium for Live Rugby in South Africa is…
It was a cold and wet winter’s day in 1992, the day I first went to Newlands rugby stadium. It was a special occasion. My dad had tickets for us to watch the Springboks versus then world champions Australia.
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Who Can Blame Our Rugby Players for Moving Overseas?
A life in Bloemfontein with a few trips to Australiasia here and there, or a full-time European odyssey with culture on tap? It really is an easy choice for some, writes Ben Karpinsky.
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Will the New Bok Coach be a Game-Changer?
It’s official. Allister Coetzee is the new Springbok coach, replacing Heyneke Meyer. Coetzee could not have taken over at a more difficult time. A string of disappointing results, and inability to beat the All Blacks, suggest the Springboks are in decline.
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How the Stormers Jersey Became an Icon of Change
From a garish rainbow to the famous blue and white hoops, 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, especially now that it’s got a BrightRock logo on the back.
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Hate Your Job? Give it Up & Become a Sportswriter
I reached a crossroads in my life in 2009. I had a cushy job, but as great as it seemed, it wasn’t stimulating. I knew I had to change, but the options weren’t obvious.