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Mariette Adams

Adams is an experienced sports writer with a passion for telling rugby stories. Adams is a dominant and influential woman in sport and is thriving in what is considered a male-dominated profession. She has written meaningful pieces and positively impacted women in rugby through her work in both print and online, and has been published in some of the biggest publications in the country, including but not limited to SA Rugby magazine, Huisgenoot, You, and the official British & Irish Lions tour magazine and match programmes. Adams is also a long-suffering Manchester United supporter and describes her affiliation to the renowned football club as a ‘complicated’ love affair.
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Springboks: Young Moodie keen to shoot his World Cup shot

By Mariette Adams 02-08-23 22:50

Speedster Canan Moodie has opened up about his last-gasp bid for selection in the Springboks’ 33-man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Moodie, who is competing with the likes of Cheslin Kolbe, Makazole Mapimpi, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Willie le Roux and Damian Willemse for a spot in the Springboks’ back three stocks for the World […]

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Do or die for this Springboks RWC hopeful: Time is now for Herschel Jantjies

By Mariette Adams 02-08-23 19:29

Herschel Jantjies’ selection for the Springboks against Argentina this coming Saturday affords the out-of-favour scrumhalf one last chance to earn himself a ticket to the Rugby World Cup. The Springboks’ 33-man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup will be announces on Tuesday, 8 August. But before then, several fringe players who are yet to pencil their […]

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Springbok injury update: Star lock ruled out… again

By Mariette Adams 01-08-23 20:30

The Springboks will play their first Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Argentina without one of the team’s primary second rowers because he was deemed medically unfit to participate. Head coach Jacques Nienaber named his Springboks match day 23 for Saturday’s showdown against the Pumas in Buenos Aires, with Bongi Mbonambi inserted as team captain […]

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Who is the new Springboks captain?

By Mariette Adams 01-08-23 20:21

Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber has appointed a brand new skipper for South Africa’s World Cup warm-up Test against Argentina on Saturday and his choice may come as a surprise to some. With all of regular captain Siya Kolisi and his deputies Duane Vermeulen, Handre Pollard and Eben Etzebeth all unavailable for selection for this week’s […]

Netball World Cup

Kiwi coach ‘shit scared’ of Proteas counterpart

By Mariette Adams 01-08-23 19:59

New Zealand coach Noeline Taurua has spoken candidly about her Proteas counterpart Norma Plummer ahead of their teams’ clash at the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town on Wednesday. With Tuesday serving as a break day for the two teams, the SPAR Proteas are scheduled to clash against New Zealand’s Silver Ferns in second […]

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Rugby World Cup warm-up fixtures (5-27 August)

By Mariette Adams 01-08-23 18:24

With just over a month to go to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, here are all the warm-up Test fixtures leading up to the global showpiece. ALSO READ: Springboks’ World Cup warm-up games: Kick-off times, dates After several training camps which focused primarily on strength and conditioning, team dynamics and combinations, player improvement and […]

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Eight days to go until the Springboks RWC squad announcement

By Mariette Adams 31-07-23 19:35

With just over a month to go until the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Springboks are scheduled to announce their 33-man squad for the global showpiece next Tuesday. ALSO READ: Springboks issue injury update on Arendse, Williams The Springboks have just completed their shortened Rugby Championship campaign, with victories over Australia and Argentina and a defeat […]

The Springboks brand - Rugby World Cup group

Springboks: Full list of players left out of traveling squad

By Mariette Adams 31-07-23 13:01

The Springboks squad has undergone a significant revamp following the team’s poor performance in their final Rugby Championship game against Argentina at Ellis Park on Saturday. WATCH: Springboks’ three RWC-winning squads sing along to stirring national anthem rendition The squad wrapped up their 2023 Rugby Championship campaign in disappointing fashion as they clung on for a […]

Duel of delight in Springboks vs Argentina showdown

By Mariette Adams 28-07-23 17:28

The South African highlights one of the mouthwatering duels to look forward to in the first Test between the Springboks and Argentina at Ellis Park on Saturday. ALSO READ: Impressive Springboks vs Puma stats and facts you should know SPRINGBOKS TALIS MAN: EBEN ETZEBETH Eben Etzebeth’s standing in world rugby is beyond compare. He’s won all […]

Free Gautrain bus service for Springboks rugby match against Argentina

Springboks vs Pumas: Impressive stats and facts you should know

By Mariette Adams 28-07-23 17:01

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash between the Springboks and Pumas at Ellis Park stadium. ALSO READ: Where Springboks will stand in the World Rugby rankings after Saturday SPRINGBOKS RECORD AGAINST ARGENTINA: — Played 34, Won 30, Lost 3, Drawn 1. — Points for: 1 193, Points against: 657. — Tries […]

Cheika revamps Argentina side for Springbok showdown

By Mariette Adams 28-07-23 13:17

Michael Cheika has made no fewer than five changes to Argentina’s starting lineup for Saturday’s potential Rugby Championship decider against the Springboks at Ellis Park. ALSO READ: Set your alarm — Banyana Banyana v Argentina in do or die clash While Argentina doesn’t have a realistic shot at the title, the Pumas will out to topple […]

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Towering Springbok fires warning shot at ‘feisty’ Pumas

By Mariette Adams 28-07-23 12:59

Springbok lock Marvin Orie has issued some fighting words aimed at Argentina ahead of Saturday’s crucial Rugby Championship encounter at Ellis Park. The Springboks square off against a motivated Argentina side in what could potentially be a Rugby Championship title decider (depending on the result between the All Blacks and Wallabies) in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon. ALSO […]

Quade Cooper dumped as Wallabies gamble on rookie flyhalf

By Mariette Adams 27-07-23 15:23

Eddie Jones has made a big call as he selected rookie Carter Gordon at flyhalf at the expense of the experienced Quade Cooper in the Wallabies starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks. Australia are be desperate for a win having lost their opening two Rugby Championship Tests against the Springboks and Argentina respectively. Borne […]

The All Blacks

New captain to lead All Blacks in Bledisloe battle

By Mariette Adams 27-07-23 11:10

An injury to Sam Cane has forced coach Ian Foster to make one change to the All Blacks lineup and appoint a new captain for Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies. Regular skipper Cane suffered a neck injury in his team’s commanding victory over the Springboks a fortnight ago and given his had previously […]

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RWC: The 20 head coaches set to lead teams into battle

By Mariette Adams 26-07-23 15:20

We identify all the head coaches in charge of the 20 teams which are set to vie for the Williams Webb Ellis trophy at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France between September and October. With the 2023 Rugby World Cup fast approaching, SA People brings you the names of all 20 participating teams’ head […]

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Rugby World Cup 2023: Every team’s nickname

By Mariette Adams 26-07-23 08:29

In the list below, we explore the fascinating nicknames of the 20 teams who qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup taking place in France later this year. Team nicknames are affectionate monikers given to sports teams that are often derived from the team of its country’s history, characteristics, or cultural significance. One of the […]

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Springboks selection a fine balancing act for Nienaber

By Mariette Adams 25-07-23 15:53

In the wake of the Springboks team announcement, Jacques Nienaber says he has to master a fine balancing act between experience and youth in the run-up to the World Cup. ALSO READ: Unpopular opinion: Springboks’ latest loss was also a WIN Nienaber named a revamped Springbok lineup to front Argentina in their third and final Rugby […]

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Revamped Springboks lineup gets new captain

By Mariette Adams 25-07-23 15:11

Duane Vermeulen will lead a new-look Springboks team in their final Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday. ALSO READ: Unpopular opinion: Springboks’ latest loss was also a WIN The veteran No 8 will lead the team in what could be the competition decider depending on the result between New […]

Prominent rugby coach sacked amid bullying allegations

By Mariette Adams 25-07-23 12:37

Dai Young has left his role as Director of Rugby at one of the top URC club’s with immediate effect after an investigation into bullying allegations. Young was suspended from his role on April 20 due to the allegations, which he categorically denied. A barrister ruled that there was “insufficient evidence to support the allegations”. […]

Netball World Cup trophy tour to get underway

PUMA launches pop-up netball store as World Cup fever builds

By Mariette Adams 25-07-23 10:03

Global sports company Puma on Monday launched a United Warriors pop-up store for the duration of the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town. ALSO READ: Proteas skipper Msomi bags personalised shoes from PUMA Puma South Africa is the official kit supplier for Netball South Africa in the Netball World Cup and in March this year […]

Frans Malherbe, Makazole Mapimpi - Springboks vs Walabies

Springboks brace for brutal battle

By Mariette Adams 24-07-23 17:47

Frans Malherbe has admitted that the Springboks are expecting a physically demanding battle when they front Argentina in a Rugby Championship Test on Saturday. ALSO READ: Top Cape rugby coach to face charges for punching minor PERMUTATIONS AHEAD OF RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL ROUND Should the Wallabies defeat the All Blacks in Melbourne earlier on Saturday, the […]

Andre Onana

Manchester United reveal David de Gea’s replacement

By Mariette Adams 21-07-23 15:21

Manchester United have announced the signing of Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana on a five-year contract, with the option of a further year, subject to international clearance. REVEALED: Manchester United name new captain The 27-year-old Cameroonian goalkeeper joins Manchester United, from Italian giants Inter Milan, on a contract running until June 2028. Onana has kept 104 clean […]

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Everything you need to know about the Springboks RWC journey

By Mariette Adams 21-07-23 11:42

With the stage set for the forthcoming Rugby World Cup tournament, here’s the full map of the Springboks potential road to the playoffs. ALSO READ: Springboks — To Bomb Squad or not? Grouped in the so-called Pool of Death, the Boks will be hoping to kick-start their campaign with a bang as they take on Scotland […]

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