We’re Watching the Wrong Game
Rassie Erasmus isn’t the problem. The obsession with decoding his every move is. Perhaps it’s time rugby media focused less on mind games and more on the performances.… Read More We’re Watching the Wrong Game
Shortlisted: SA Cup Players Who Deserve A URC Contract
South African URC franchises have this funny habit. We say we want depth. We say we want transformation. We say we want players rewarded for performance. Then a guy spends 10 weeks terrorising defensive lines in the SA Cup while franchises continue recycling the same names like a corporate company reposting a “we’re hiring” ad… Read More Shortlisted: SA Cup Players Who Deserve A URC Contract
Dylan Maart: The Long Way Round
Like those 4×4 expeditions on TV, the road less traveled often leads to mountain-top views. ForDylan Maart, that road has been anything but smooth — but if grit was a gearbox and speed aFerrari engine, he’s shifted through every gear to get here. Fresh off a standout Currie Cupcampaign and a call-up to the Stormers’… Read More Dylan Maart: The Long Way Round
No Comparison. Start the Era of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu isn’t the next Dan Carter — he’s the first Sacha. Thrust into the Bok No. 10 jersey with swagger and composure, his 37-point masterclass against Argentina wasn’t just a performance; it was an announcement. South African rugby’s future isn’t waiting. It’s already here.… Read More No Comparison. Start the Era of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
Rugby Rivalries Ignite at Sanlam Boland Top 12 2025
“Dit wat hier gebeur kry jy net in die Boland.” With those words, Boland Rugby President Bennie van Rooi set the tone for an afternoon that felt every bit as big as the competition it unveiled. The 2025 Sanlam Boland Top 12 was launched in full grandeur at Boland Rugby Stadium — an event that… Read More Rugby Rivalries Ignite at Sanlam Boland Top 12 2025
Not Just Nostalgia: Why the Currie Cup Still Matters
Some Saturday in October 2001, I was camped out on the floor of my parents’ bedroom, eyes glued to the TV like it was the moon landing. I’d been looking forward to this all week, barely managing my ABCs at school. It was Currie Cup final day — a red-letter event on the Grandstand calendar… Read More Not Just Nostalgia: Why the Currie Cup Still Matters
Jonathan Mokuena: The Art of Reinvention
The game of rugby creates some special characters. Some players define a position. Others define an era. But every now and then, you get a player who redefines himself- again and again. Jonathan Mokuena is one of those rare rugby figures who refused to be boxed in. Those of us born in the late 1900s… Read More Jonathan Mokuena: The Art of Reinvention
Boland Rugby: From Underdogs to the Blueprint for Success
Rugby in the Boland is more than just a sport—it’s a way of life. It’s stitched into the culture, filling stadiums and sparking debates at every corner café. For years, Boland Rugby has been seen as a stepping stone, a feeder system for bigger unions, never quite breaking through as a powerhouse of its own.… Read More Boland Rugby: From Underdogs to the Blueprint for Success
South African Women’s Rugby: Seizing Historic Opportunities
South African women’s rugby faces historic opportunities with the Blitzbok Women aiming for redemption in the HSBC Challenger Series and the Springbok Women preparing for the 2025 World Cup. Both teams blend experienced players and emerging talent, striving for success while seeking fan support to elevate women’s rugby in the country.… Read More South African Women’s Rugby: Seizing Historic Opportunities
The Sharks’ Tactical Identity Crisis: Coaching, Big Budgets, and Missed Opportunities
Big names, bigger budgets, but where’s the game plan? The Sharks’ performances against Toulouse and the Stormers raised more questions than answers. From tactical misfires to coaching confusion, is this a team caught between ambition and execution? Dive into The Grandstand’s take on Durban’s rugby dilemma.… Read More The Sharks’ Tactical Identity Crisis: Coaching, Big Budgets, and Missed Opportunities
