Tag: Rugby
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Inside the Storm: Game weeks with John Dobson
Your front row seat to the 2023 Vodacom United Rugby Championship action with DHL Stormers Head Coach, John Dobson.
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Rugby Players’ Guide to France: Willem Alberts reflects on his proudly South African adventures in Paris, France!
How former Stade Francais player, Willem Alberts, flexed his braaing skills!
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Rugby Players’ Guide to France: DHL Stormers loose forward, Deon Fourie, takes a trip down memory lane to Lyon, France!
Welcome to Rugby Players’ Guide to France, an exciting new series that gives South African rugby fans insight into the French way of rugby and life. Follow our host, Dan Nicholl, as he chats to South African rugby players who’ve played the game in France. They dive into their experiences on and off the field,…
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Stories of the Bounce: Vodacom Bulls hooker, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, is making his mark at Loftus Versfeld
With his large stature, Jan-Hendrik Wessels isn’t your typical hooker. However, there’s no denying the power he holds in the position. The Vodacom Bulls hooker takes time off the field to chat to our host, Xola Ntshinga, about his journey to Loftus Versfeld Stadium, his experience playing hooker, and the fellow teammates he looks up…
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Stories of the Bounce: Getting to know Vodacom Bulls forward, Ruan Vermaak
Vodacom Bulls forward, Ruan Vermaak’s journey to topflight rugby proves his versatility on and off the pitch! After making the move to Japan to play for the NTT Red Hurricanes in 2021, the versatile forward came back home the following year with a suitcase full of invaluable experience and an opportunity to put on the…
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Stories of the Bounce: Vodacom Bulls flyhalf, Chris Smith, kicks his way to topflight rugby
Our latest Stories of the Bounce guest is known for his impressive footwork and his match-winning skills! Vodacom Bulls flyhalf, Chris Smith, chats to our host, Xola Ntshinga, about the different change moments that have led him to the iconic grounds at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, and his experience playing in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
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Stories of the Bounce: Meet Vodacom Bulls wing, Stravino Jacobs, the speedster who sprinted his way to professional rugby
Our Stories of the Bounce guest’s rise to professional rugby is almost as fast as his pace on the field. Vodacom Bulls wing, Stravino Jacobs, has the speed, ability, and attitude to follow in the legendary footsteps of the wings before him who’ve called Loftus Versfeld Stadium home. Our host, Xola Ntshinga, manages to catch…
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Stories of the Bounce: In the locker room with Lizo Gqoboka, Vodacom Bulls prop
If you’re #TrueToTheBlue then you’re probably well-acquainted with our latest Stories of the Bounce guest. Vodacom Bulls prop, Lizo Gqoboka, takes some time out in the locker room to chat to sports broadcaster and our host, Xola Ntshinga about his personal and professional victories. The 2022 Vodacom Bulls Currie Cup Player of the Year reflects…
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Playing the Bounce: Say bonjour to La Rochelle star, Dillyn Leyds
From South Africa, to Australia, and now France, victory seems to follow Dillyn Leyds everywhere he goes! The former Springbok joins us in the second last episode of Playing the Bounce. He chats to Dalin and Benedict about his love and passion for the game, where it all began for him, and the French way…
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Playing the Bounce: In conversation with sports journalist and French rugby guru, James Harrington
If you love rugby, then this episode of Playing the Bounce is for you. Hosts, Dalin and Benedict, catch up with renowned sports journalist, James Harrington, about all things French rugby and the 2023 Rugby World Cup. They chat World Cup predictions, the state of rugby across the globe, and the intense rugby culture in…