When players and the press collide
Ardie Savea’s angry reaction to a news story highlights a trend of player isolation, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Column: JP Pietersen was a modern-day Rolls-Royce
JP Pietersen retired without much fanfare, but his impact on the game will never be forgotten, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Both Bosch and Willemse have value to add
Backing for Damian Willemse and Curwin Bosch doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Column: Refereeing rot must be addressed
The standard of officiating in South African rugby has been cause for real concern this domestic season, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Column: All shapes and sizes
It’s time to stop judging a player such as Frans Malherbe by his body shape, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Sevens system deserves unreserved dues
South Africa’s sevens players are quickly proving they can make it big in the 15-man game, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Time to find a real solution for EC rugby
It’s time to try another tack with Eastern Cape rugby, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Bok documentary comes at the right time
The documentary of the Springboks’ World Cup-winning journey is a timely reminder of how sport can inspire hope, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Column: From hero to zero for Jaguares
Argentina and the Jaguares are set to be the big losers from world rugby’s shake-up, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Column: Reading between the lines
Award-winning journalist SIMNIKIWE XABANISA, who had first-hand experience of run-ins with Peter de Villiers, provides a different view point on the former Bok coach’s tempestuous relationship with the media.
