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Siya Kolisi Opens Doors for Young Women with Rugby Partnership

By SAPeople 06-10-22 11:23

Siya Kolisi is going back to grassroots to level the playing field for the future of rugby in South Africa. The Springbok captain aims to celebrate his own heritage and give back to his beloved sport through Red Bull Roots, a multi-year partnership with the Kolisi Foundation that aims to empower the next generation of young […]

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Elana Meyer Reunites with Tulu in Barcelona After 30 Years

By SAPeople 28-09-22 13:40

Thirty years after their epic 10,000m Olympic final, and the highly symbolic victory lap, South Africa’s Elana Meyer and Ethiopia’s Derartu Tulu met again in Barcelona. After a private visit to the Olympic Museum and a press conference, the two athletes returned to the stadium which was the theatre of their triumph, taking photos on […]

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WATCH Sammy’s Moment Lights Up The World After AFL Grand Final

By SAPeople 26-09-22 21:29

Grand Final day is huge in Australia. Ask any South African expat. But this year the AFL (Australian Football League) has attracted worldwide attention, with a sweet moment between the winning captain and a beautiful fan captured on film, after the Geelong Cats were crowned premiership winners. Watch below as the team’s captain, Joel Selwood […]

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Springboks Aim to Make Heritage Day Extra Special for South Africans

By SAPeople 23-09-22 17:53

The Springboks are determined to make Heritage Day extra special for their South African fans on Saturday when they battle it out with Argentina for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship title in front of a packed Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said the team would tune in to watch the clash […]

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Nienaber Praises Springboks’ Fighting Spirit. WATCH Highlights in Argentina

By SAPeople 18-09-22 09:57

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team’s fighting spirit to grind their way to a crucial 36-20 victory against Argentina at Estadio Libertadores De América in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday, which allowed them to match New Zealand on 14 log points going into the final round next weekend. The Springboks held a […]

Springboks Secure Bonus-Point Win Over Argentina

Springboks Secure Bonus-Point Win Over Argentina

By SAPeople 18-09-22 00:20

The Springboks recorded a bonus-point 36-20 win (halftime 22-6) over Argentina in a typical game of two halves, holding out against a strong fightback from the hosts to finish with two crucial tries to grab the full house of log points in Buenos Aires on Saturday. The Boks looked good in the first half of […]

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SA Rugby Says Drug Allegations are ‘Deliberate Attempt to Sabotage’ Springboks

By SAPeople 17-09-22 19:49

SA Rugby has issued a statement, on Saturday evening, responding to “unsubstantiated allegations” of failed tests for recreational drugs by Springbok players. The rumours are circulating among members of the media. “Disappointingly, these allegations have already appeared online despite the absence of any evidence to support them,” said the statement. SA Rugby says it has […]

Springboks Target Strong Start Against Los Pumas in Argentina

Springboks Target Strong Start Against Los Pumas in Argentina

By SAPeople 17-09-22 15:10

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said his team had to break out of the blocks with intensity from the get-go in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Argentina at Estadio Libertadores De América in Buenos Aires in their penultimate match of the competition on Saturday. The Springboks need to win the match and preferably with […]

Roger Federer Announces Retirement After Laver Cup

‘Sad Day’ as Roger Federer Announces Retirement After Laver Cup

By SAPeople 22-09-22 17:35

(Reuters) – Roger Federer’s decision to retire may not have come as a surprise to the tennis world but Thursday’s announcement was still met with an outpouring of sadness as current and former players celebrated one of sport’s greatest athletes. Heartbreak and goat (Greatest Of All Time) emojis filled social media after the 41-year-old Swiss […]

New record for Coetze at World Junior Championships

Pieter Coetze Smashes Record at World Junior Championships

By SAPeople Contributor 01-09-22 12:04

Pieter Coetze picked up at the Fina World Junior Swimming Championships in Lima, Peru where he had left off at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The 18-year-old South African stormed to a new Championship record in the first heat of the men’s 100m backstroke, a race that coupled as a semi-final. The teenager dipped under […]

Moodie to start as Boks make changes for Sydney

Canan Moodie to Debut as Springboks Make Changes for Sydney

By SAPeople Contributor 30-08-22 14:12

Talented young utility back Canan Moodie will make his Springbok debut against Australia in Sydney in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday as injuries and the desire to try a few new player combinations saw head coach Jacques Nienaber include eight new players in the starting team. Handre Pollard, Lukhanyo Am and Pieter-Steph du […]

South African Golfer Paula Reto WINS CP Women's Open in Canada

South African Golfer Paula Reto WINS CP Women’s Open in Canada

By SAPeople 29-08-22 00:20

South African professional golfer Paula Reto on Sunday (28 August) won the CP Women’s Open in Canada, her first LPGA Tour win! The 32-year-old, who has scooped $352,500 in prize money, began the tournament on Thursday in the lead – accomplishing a course-record of 9-under 62 in that first round -before dropping to second and […]

SA’s Louis Meintjes Wins Stage 9 of Vuelta in Spain

SA’s Louis Meintjes Wins Stage 9 of Vuelta in Spain

By SAPeople 28-08-22 19:51

South Africa’s Louis Meintjes made a dream come true today (Sunday 28 August) – winning stage nine of the Vuelta a Espana race in Spain, the biggest victory in his career so far. Speaking after his big win, Louis said he still needed time to let the victory set in, but revealed: “I’ve never been […]

Blitzboks in LA to Chase World Rugby Sevens 2022 Crown

Blitzboks in LA to Chase World Rugby Sevens 2022 Crown

By SAPeople 27-08-22 08:26

The cut-throat nature of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and the unpredictability of every match played will best be displayed at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles on Saturday and Sunday when four teams – including South Africa – will chase the overall crown for the 2022 season. SA (124 points), Australia (122), […]

Runner takes on Comrades Marathon barefoot to build homeless shelter in Pietermaritzburg

Barefoot Runner Taking on Comrades to Build Homeless Shelter

By SAPeople Contributor 26-08-22 13:21

Graham Wells (45) from Pelham in Pietermaritzburg, will take on his 8th Comrades Marathon on 28 August 2022… but unlike most competitors, he’ll be running barefoot from Pietermaritzburg to Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Graham has decided to dedicate his 90km challenge to the plight of the growing homeless population in Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal. “I’m […]

French U18 player does post-match interview in Afrikaans

Young French Rugby Player Does Post-Match Interview in Afrikaans

By SAPeople Contributor 22-08-22 23:12

A young French rugby player surprised viewers on Friday when he translated a post-match interview, switching fluently between French and Afrikaans. The video, featuring French U18 player Johan Wasserman, has gone viral – watch below. It turns out that the young French player actually has a South African dad – Johan Wasserman (same name), from […]

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