Tag: brightrock
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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…
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BrightRock and KykNET unwrap the ever-changing beauty of the Lowveld and its inhabitants in Laeveldbewoners
Johannesburg, 19 January 2023 – Viewers are being treated to an enchanting journey through South Africa’s celebrated Lowveld region in Laeveldbewoners, an exciting new travel series on KykNet. The series, produced by needs-matched insurer, BrightRock, is the third iteration of the popular Karoobewoners and Weskusbewoners series. Billed by its creators as a celebration of life,…
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BrightRock and KykNET Tell Tales of Triumph over Tragedy in Laeveldbewoners
Johannesburg, 7 February 2023 – The sun rises on the savannahs of South Africa, where life is a delicate balance between man and nature. Against the backdrop of stunning landscapes, lives a community of people who call the Lowveld their home, and their stories are just as lush and diverse as the land they call…
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Needs-matched life insurer, BrightRock, is strongly positioned to grow in SA’s independent intermediary market while meeting clients’ needs
Sandton, 6 February 2023 – Needs-matched insurer, BrightRock, today gave a business update on its performance and plans following the announcement by majority shareholder, Sanlam, last week that it would increase its stake in BrightRock from 62% to 100%. The value of this transaction is between R494m and R836m (excl. roll forward growth rate), paid…