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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.

Springbok legend joins Bulls coaching ranks

By Mariette Adams 21-07-23 11:04

The Bulls have announced that a Springboks and Stormers legend has joined the union in the capacity of assistant coach until June 2026. The Bulls on Thursday confirmed that 29-Test lock and ex-Kobe Steelers coach, Andries Bekker, has signed a long-term coaching deal with the Pretoria outfit from next season. ALSO READ: Springboks — To Bomb Squad or […]

Sean Everitt lands top job in Europe

By Mariette Adams 20-07-23 17:14

Edinburgh has announced the appointment of experienced South African coach Sean Everitt for upcoming 2023/24 season, on an initial one-year deal, subject to visa. Everitt was sacked as Sharks head coach in November last year before joining the Bulls franchise to form part of its Currie Cup set-up on a short-term deal which ran from […]

Cape Town retained as host city of rebranded sevens festival series

By Mariette Adams 18-07-23 12:40

Cape Town has been retained as one of the eight iconic destinations that comprise SVNS, World Rugby’s revamped and rebranded sevens series. Launching in December 2023, SVNS tournaments will provide an annual platform for the world’s best sevens athletes to shine with 12 men’s and women’s teams sharing a global stage at the same location. […]

Bulls bid farewell to coach

By Mariette Adams 18-07-23 10:27

The Bulls have confirmed that Russell Winter has vacated his position as one of its coaches to join Japanesse side, the Kubota Spears – after three and half seasons in Pretoria. READ MORE: Nelson Mandela Bridge temporarily closed for maintenance He has been a highly valued member of the coaching team since joining in 2020, […]

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Harry Maguire stripped of Manchester United captaincy

By Mariette Adams 17-07-23 10:25

Harry Maguire has released a lengthy statement confirming he has been ousted as captain of Manchester United by manager Erik ten Hag. ALSO READ: Mason Mount gains half a million followers since joining Manchester United Maguire became United captain within six months of joining the club for a fee of £80 million in August 2019, following Ashley Young’s […]

Springboks scrumhalf bullish about upcoming challenges

By Mariette Adams 17-07-23 10:06

Grant Williams says the Springboks would take a few positives from their humbling defeat against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday as they look to bounce back against Argentina at Ellis Park in two weeks’ time. The Springboks’ hopes of building on their strong start to the competition against Australia were dashed at the […]

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Etzebeth to lead Springboks against All Blacks despite personal loss

By Mariette Adams 14-07-23 08:41

Eben Etzebeth has decided to fulfil his role as Springboks captain and play against the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship in Auckland on Saturday despite the death of his father. Etzebeth’s father passed away on Tuesday, casting doubt on whether he would play in the Rugby Championship showdown or return home to support his […]

Cheika rejigs Argentina lineup for Aussie clash

By Mariette Adams 13-07-23 13:20

Argentina boss Michael Cheika has named a revamped match 23 for their round two Rugby Championship match against Australia in Sydney on Saturday. The former Wallaby coach wielded the axe with four changes to the starting lineup of Argentina, promoting former Sevens player Rodrigo Isgro for a debut on the wing. ALSO READ: Wallabies lose star […]

Wallabies lose star player for Argentina showdown

By Mariette Adams 13-07-23 09:17

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has made five changes to his side for their Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Sydney on Saturday. ALSO READ: Wallabies out to quiet the crowd Co-captain Michael Hooper has been ruled out with a foot injury, with Reds flanker Fraser McReight coming into the starting side. McReight is joined in the back […]

Nick Koster

RIP: Bath Rugby mourn the untimely death of Nick Koster

By Mariette Adams 12-07-23 14:47

English club Bath have passed on its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Nick Koster, following confirmation of his death at the age of 34. ALSO READ: RIP — Former Stormers star Nick Koster passes away at age of 34 WHO WAS NICK KOSTER? Nick Koster, who was arguable one of the greatest schoolboy talents the […]

URC: Bulls fixtures for new season

By Mariette Adams 12-07-23 08:16

The Bulls have been handed a favourable opening sequence of matches in the URC fixtures schedule for the new 2023/24 season. ALSO READ: SA teams’ travel reduced in 2023/23 URC campaign BLUES GET FAVOURABLE DRAW The Bulls fixtures for the 2023/24 United Rugby Championship season have been confirmed, beginning with an opening-round visit to the fortress by Scarlets, […]

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URC: Sharks fixtures for new season

By Mariette Adams 12-07-23 07:57

The Sharks will open their 2023/24 URC campaign with two challenging away clashes against defending champions Munster and Leinster in Ireland respectively. ALSO READ: SA teams’ travel reduced in 2023/23 URC campaign STARTING ON THE ROAD Yes that’s right, the Sharks will kick start their URC championship bid with an arduous four-match tour of Europe, where […]

Frans Steyn hangs up his boots

By Mariette Adams 12-07-23 07:34

Legendary Springbok Frans Steyn has announced his retirement from professional rugby, bringing an end to an illustrious career that saw him win two World Cup titles. ALSO READ: Frans Steyn ‘not even jogging’ — World Cup dream over? The veteran Springbok and Cheetahs back has been struggling to recovery from a knee injury, which placed him […]

Springboks x All Blacks

Stats and facts ahead of Springboks v All Blacks showdown

By Mariette Adams 11-07-23 19:00

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash between the Springboks and All Blacks at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland. ALSO READ: Three Springboks giving Jacques and Rassie a selection headache SPRINGBOKS RECORD AGAINST NEW ZEALAND: — Played 103, Won 38, Lost 61, Drawn 4. — Points for 1 674, Points against 2 […]

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Springboks injury update: Prop in doubt for Wallabies Test

By Mariette Adams 04-07-23 18:49

The Springboks are sweating over the availability of prop Ox Nche, who suffered an injury in training on Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s opening Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Loftus. ALSO READ: Rugby Championship kit reveal — Springboks SPRINGBOKS SET BACK BY INJURY TO STAR Earlier on Tuesday, Nche was selected in the Springboks’ starting […]

Springboks RWC kit

The new Springboks RWC kit revealed – PHOTOS

By Mariette Adams 04-07-23 13:46

The Springboks have finally joined in on Rugby World Cup jersey mania with the timely release of their two playing strips set to be worn at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France later this year. The nine-month long wait to reveal the new Nike-designed Springbok jersey finally ended on Tuesday when the Springboks’ new […]

Blue Bulls take Grant Khomo Week honours after quota race row

By Mariette Adams 30-06-23 13:29

The Blue Bulls beat Free State in the main match of the U16 Grant Khomo Week at Hoër Landbouskool Boland in the Western Cape. The Blue Bulls advanced to the unofficial final after Western Province were disqualified following confirmation that they had failed to comply with the youth tournament’s racial quotas. ALSO READ: WP at centre […]

Bulls lure Stormers wing to Loftus

By Mariette Adams 29-06-23 21:21

The Bulls have confirmed the signing of a former Stormers backline star to replace the outgoing Springbok wing Sbu Nkosi at Loftus. Earlier in the week, the Bulls announced that the union had parted ways with Springbok winger Sbu Nkosi by mutual agreement. That left a void in Jake White’s side’s backline ahead of the […]

WP at centre of quota race row at Grant Khomo Week

By Mariette Adams 29-06-23 13:26

Western Province have been booted from the Grant Khomo Week final after it was confirmed that they failed to comply with the youth tournament’s racial quotas. ALSO READ: Grant Khomo Week preview — Opportunity knocks for SA’s future stars Western Province had beaten Boland 41-12 on day one and their arch rivals the Bulls 25-18 on […]

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Should Elton Jantjies face the Wallabies or All Blacks?

By Mariette Adams 29-06-23 12:25

With only three flyhalf options at his disposal and confirmation of split squads, should Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber let Elton Jantjies play against Australia at home or New Zealand away? The Springboks are scheduled to take on Australia at Loftus Versfeld next Saturday, 8 July, followed by what promises to be an epic encounter against […]

Springbok ad bloopers

WATCH – Springboks ad bloopers reel

By Mariette Adams 28-06-23 19:31

Check out this hilarious blooper reel as the Springboks trip over their words during the filming of South Africa’s official Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup adverts. As the anticipation for the looming Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup starts to build, the Springboks are set to add to the excitement with two broadcast adverts for the two […]

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Springboks ‘don’t know what to expect from Wallabies’

By Mariette Adams 28-06-23 19:15

Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks will head into the unknown when they take the field in their Rugby Championship opener against Eddie Jones’ Wallabies next week. The Springboks will kick off their Rugby Championship campaign on Saturday, 8 July, against Australia at Loftus Versfeld, which will be followed by a Test against New Zealand at Mount Smart Stadium in […]

Munster and Crusaders set for a north-south clash in 2024

By Mariette Adams 27-06-23 11:29

Reports suggest that URC champions Munster are set for a huge inter-continental match against Super Rugby champions Crusaders early next year. ALSO READ: Munster star Jean Kleyn cleared to play for Springboks IT’S NORTH VS SOUTH Munster won the 2022-23 URC crown by taking a sensational victory in the Grand Final against the Stormers in Cape Town last month, winning […]

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Banned All Blacks star ruled out of Springbok showdown

By Mariette Adams 27-06-23 10:49

The All Blacks will be without Anton Lienert-Brown for at least their first two Tests of the year after he copped a three-week ban for foul play in the Super Rugby Pacific final. Lienert-Brown was cited after he was handed a yellow card for a head-on-head collision with new All Blacks teammate and Crusaders wing […]

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