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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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Siya Kolisi film wins prized award at American festival

By Mariette Adams 19-06-23 14:10

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s documentary scooped the top award, as voted for by the audience, at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in New York. ‘Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story‘ is a documentary based on Siya’s life, which released this year. The documentary, directed by Tebogo Malope, was screened at the popular film festival this past week. […]

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STATUS UPDATE: Elton Jantjies’ Springbok career is… pending

By Mariette Adams 14-06-23 18:19

Rassie Erasmus has given an update on the Springboks’ flyhalf pecking order and explained why Elton Jantjies has not been called into the squad. ALSO READ: No room for Elton Jantjies — Is this the end of his Springbok career? JANTJIES LEFT OUT OF SQUAD For a several years, Jantjies has served as the second-choice flyhalf […]

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Rugby World Cup 1995: Where are they now – Kobus Wiese

By Mariette Adams 13-06-23 20:41

It’s been 28 years since South Africa famously won the 1995 Rugby World Cup. We take a look at where the Springbok heroes are today. South Africa unforgettably won the 1995 Rugby World Cup on home soil – now 28 years ago. Where are the Springbok heroes today? FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 […]

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Bulls lock named in England’s preliminary World Cup squad

By Mariette Adams 13-06-23 19:31

Bulls lock Charlie Ewels has been selected in England’s first World Cup training squad, which was revealed by coach Steve Borthwick. Ewels signed for the Bulls from English Premiership club Bath on loan while nursing his way back from an injured ACL and has been a regular feature for the Pretoria-based side in the Currie […]

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Hands off speedo-clad Faf: SA ad regulator rules in Springbok star’s favour

By Mariette Adams 13-06-23 12:36

Faf de Klerk’s South Africa-themed costume advert is not offensive or sexual in any way, according to the Advertising Regulatory Board. The South African Advertising Regulatory Board has ruled that nothing is wrong with Springbok Faf de Klerk’s scantily clad television advert after two South Africans complained that it is inappropriate and distasteful. Four years […]

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Rugby World Cup 1995: Where are they now – Os du Randt

By Mariette Adams 09-06-23 14:48

South Africa unforgettably won the 1995 Rugby World Cup on home soil – now 28 years ago. Where are the Springbok heroes today? SA People takes a look at what has happened to the heroic starting Springbok XV that memorable day at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, and here we pay tribute, prop Os du Randt, […]

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Springboks’ top Rugby World Cup try-scorers at every tournament

By Mariette Adams 07-06-23 17:01

These are the most prolific Springbok try-scorers at every Rugby World Cup since South Africa first participated in 1995. We take a look at every one of the Springboks’ top try-scorers at each of the seven Rugby World Cup tournaments South Africa participated in since readmission. Who do you think will be the country’s most […]

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REVEALED: Disciplinary panel for 2023 Rugby World Cup

By Mariette Adams 07-06-23 16:45

Widened global and gender representation are at the heart of an experienced team of citing commissioners and judicial officials selected for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. World Rugby has announced the citing commissioners and judicial chairs and panel members who will create a one-team approach to officiating and discipline at Rugby World Cup 2023. […]

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