Category: Change moments
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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. He chats to David O’Sullivan about this crossroads.
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Why a Good Game of Couch Rugby is Even Better Than the Real Thing
And by Couch Rugby, of course, we mean watching rugby from the couch. If you take the time to set your living-room up for the optimal viewing experience, and you invite a few choice pals to share it with you, you’ll still be able to make the most of the Bounce. By Ben Karpinski
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The Lessons I Learned About Rugby & Life From My Number One Fan
Looking back at his dad’s unwillingness to accept anything less than the best from his son, there is a message that echoes down the generations, from player to coach to ref to the ultimate sporting fan…dad. By Sean O’Connor
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Siya Kolisi, a Gentle Giant With the Soul of a Stormer
Fresh from his home in the ramshackle Township of Zwide in the Eastern Cape, Siya Kolisi wanted to make a big splash as a sportsman in his new primary school. He jumped right in, and almost drowned. It was only the third time he had been in a swimming pool.
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The Big Secret to Making Sense of Your Teens
Given that every adult is a former teen, you might think it would be a simple, matter for parents to understand and communicate with their adolescent offspring. But life is a little more complicated than that, as our BrightRock Iris session discovers. So what’s the big secret to making sense of your teenagers in an…
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Why I Can’t Live Without My Whatsapp Mom-Friends
Schooldays are the craziest, most confusing days of your life, if you’re a mom trying to make sense of homework, schedules, and agendas. Thank heavens, then, for the other moms on your team, says Janine Dunlop