Tag: Rugby World Cup
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Jonathan Kaplan, SA’s best-loved whistle-blower, on the agonies and joys of life after the game
It’s the loneliest position on a rugby field. In the heat of the battle, surrounded by opposing forces whose mission is to storm and conquer, the referee must maintain law and order with sharp eyes, deep knowledge, swift reflexes, intense fitness, and a skin thick enough to withstand a barrage of catcalls from the crowd. …
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Why the Rugby World Cup makes me wish I was a dad
There’s something about rugby’s greatest spectacle that brings out paternal feelings, even if you’re just watching on the couch from home
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The veteran Bok who could hold the key to victory in Yokohama
When the Boks go into battle against the All Blacks in their opening match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, all eyes will be on a rugged warrior who runs fast and plays hard in the early autumn of his career
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Why the Rugby World Cup Always Ends in Tears
Ten years ago, in the stands of the Stade de France, I watched tears well in the eyes of a friend, a journalist by trade but a South African by soul. The Springboks had just beaten England.
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Why Rugby Needs to Come Back Home in 2023
Our track record of hosting premier global sporting events is unparalleled. Along with England, South Africa is one of only two countries to successfully host the FIFA World Cup, Rugby World Cup and Cricket World Cup. That’s massive.
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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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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.