Tag: Rugby
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Playing the Bounce: In conversation with Louis Ludik, retired Ulster utility back
From the Lions, the Sharks, to Ulster, Louis Ludik is no stranger to playing the bounce! Known and loved for his versatility on the field, the retired South African rugby player and former Ulster utility back, proves to us that he’s just as versatile off the field. He chats to Kooks, and rugby analyst, Benedict…
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Playing the Bounce: La Rochelle centre, Raymond Rhule, is a force to be reckoned with!
Ghanaian-born La Rochelle centre and wing, Raymond Rhule, is the latest guest in our Playing the Bounce series! The former Springbok took time to chat to Dalin Oliver, and rugby writer and analyst, Benedict Chanakira, about his change moments, on and off the field. The exceptionally-gifted rugby union player, and now 2022 European Rugby Champion…
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Playing the Bounce: Kooks and Benedict sit down with Glasgow Warriors lock, Sintu Manjezi
In our latest Playing the Bounce episode, Kooks and Benedict are joined by South African rugby union player and Glasgow Warriors lock, Sintu Manjezi. They chat about his dynamic rugby career, from his Currie Cup debut with the Eastern Province Elephants to putting on the famous Glasgow Warriors jersey.
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Playing the Bounce: We get up close and personal with Bernard Jackman, former Irish rugby union player
We’re back with our Playing the Bounce series and this week we’re chatting to Irish former rugby union player and ex-coach, Bernard Jackman! He gets up close and personal with Dalin and Benedict about his time on the field, the pressures of coaching, and shares his tips on how coaches can adapt to the newer…
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Playing the Bounce: We chat to retired Irish-born rugby union player, Ian McKinley
In this episode of Playing the Bounce, comedian and avid Stormers supporter, Dalin Oliver, and rugby writer and analyst, Benedict Chanakira, chat to retired Irish-born, Italian rugby union player, Ian McKinley. He opens up about his unconventional rugby career and the story behind his distinctive protective goggles.
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Stories of the Bounce: We have fun with DHL Stormers loose forward, Hacjivah Dayimani
The DHL Stormers’ Hacjivah Dayimani is no stranger to change. The vibrant rugby star had a difficult childhood that saw him move around the country, an experience that’s contributed to his appreciation for change. When he’s not turning out electrifying performances on the field, you can find him changing the face of South African rugby…
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Stories of the Bounce: We catch up with DHL Stormers hooker and fan favourite, Scarra Ntubeni
DHL Stormers hooker, Scarra Ntubeni, has had a career filled with change moments that have required him to persevere and rise above. Having joined Western Province Rugby over 10 years ago, Scarra, has stormed his way into the hearts of The Faithful, thanks to his passion for the game, his physicality, and his consistency. He…
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Stories of the Bounce: DHL Stormers centre, Dan du Plessis, carries on his family legacy on the rugby field!
DHL Stormers centre, Dan du Plessis, takes a break from the field to chat to our Playing the Bounce host, Dalin Oliver. The former Junior Springbok, and heir to the du Plessis rugby legacy, is carving a path of his own at DHL Stadium while donning the iconic blue and white jersey. Watch as he…
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Stories of the Bounce: How DHL Stormers centre and wing, Leolin Zas, took the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship by storm!
If you followed the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship, then you’re probably a fan of this week’s Stories of the Bounce guest! DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province centre and wing, Leolin Zas’s story is one of redemption. The Vodacom United Rugby Championship breakout star chats to Dalin about the horrific injury that nearly ended…
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Stories of the Bounce: Getting to know DHL Stormers loose forward, Junior Pokomela
In this episode of Stories of the Bounce, we speak to a man who’s the ultimate gentleman off the field, and a beast on the field! DHL Stormers and Western Province loose forward, Junior Pokomela, took a break from the field to chat to our resident DHL Stormers superfan, Dalin Oliver. The hard-working rugby player…