Category: BrightRock Plays the Bounce
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How the Caring Hands of Rugby are Changing Lives
When injury on the field puts an untimely end to a rugby player’s playing days, a caring organisation is on hand to offer support and rehabilitation.
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Why the Boks Really Need to Start Boxing Smarter
The nature of the Springbok win against the Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld confirmed the lack of long-term planning within the Springbok team over the years.
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Hi, My name is Tank, and I’m a Rugbyholic
At age 24, my rugby career was over as two discs in my neck (C4 and C5) finally herniated to squeeze in on my spinal cord and reduce my right arm to a piece of raw calamari.
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Now More Than Ever, South Africa Needs to Win the 2023 Rugby World Cup
The tournament must be seen as an opportunity to realise objectives for transformation, and create a boost to the economy and general sporting morale in the country.
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Life After the Curveball is Thrown
Gerhard van der Wath’s life changed forever when he was caught in a scrum that went wrong. A must-read Q&A.
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Why Rugby Needs the Currie Cup Now More Than Ever
Even if you are the biggest of South African rugby fans, there is a good chance you will admit that the Currie Cup isn’t the drawcard it used to be.
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Why Women’s Rugby is Growing in Leaps, Bounds, Scrums, & Kicks
World Rugby has revealed that the number of registered female players worldwide rocketed by 32,34% between 2014 and 2015. In 2015, there were 76 046 more registered female rugby players than in 2014, for a grand total of 311 204.
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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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Bok Legend Schalk Burger Jr on Overcoming Illness & Learning to Love Rugby
In this not-to-be-missed podcast with David O’Sullivan, rugby legend Schalk Burger Jr shares what he learned about life from rugby, and about rugby from life.
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Why Nothing Can Beat the Magic & Joy of Watching a Game from the Stands
Match days are a special experience, even more so if there is a trophy or a playoff place at stake. The thrill in your heart starts when you wake up, even if kick off is still hours away.