Category: BrightRock Plays the Bounce
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DHL Stormer Dillyn Leyds, the backyard rugby brawler who dreamed big
DHL Stormers fullback Dillyn Leyds always wanted to wear the striped jersey, run onto the field at Newlands, and hear the roar of the crowd as he scored for Western Province. David O’Sullivan caught up with Dillyn to talk change with him.
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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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How Twitter turned me into the world’s greatest rugby fan
How does a non-fan of rugby become an impassioned supporter in just a few short weeks? A series of short tweets on the joys and agonies of Rugby World Cup fever. By Dave Luis