Springbok coach Siya Kolisi has refused to bask in the glory alone after he was confirmed as SA Rugby Player of the Year on Thursday. Kolisi‚ who led the Boks to memorable victory over the British & Irish Lions‚ has been rewarded for his…
A book about the “most influential person in rugby”, Siya Kolisi, is set to hit shelves next year. On Tuesday, the Springbok captain confirmed the book deal on Twitter, saying he was “excited about this one”. Here is what you need to…
South Africa’s rugby team, the Springboks, who won the 2019 World Cup, were named team of the year, beating Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool and the US women’s football team. Springboks captain Siya Kolisi was joined on stage by six South African…
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, standing behind the victorious Springbok team led by its first black captain, Siya Kolisi, must have felt an immense sense of pride on Monday. To his right stood a statue of his late, great friend, Nelson Mandela,…
Two suspects have been arrested after spoiling what was supposed to be a momentous occasion welcoming home the Springboks at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday night. The Rugby World Cup champions touched down on SA…
Captain Siya Kolisi may not have been able to hear them when he ran onto the field with his teammates in Tokyo on Saturday‚ but the rousing singing of the Gwijo Squad back in SA was no doubt reverberating in his heart. The group‚ who sing…
Thoroughly emboldened by his players’ performances‚ confident Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus reassembled the men he believes fit for purpose to pluck England’s petals in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final. Of course‚ their job is far from…
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that captain Siya Kolisi will make a return to the side from the bench in the warm-up match against Argentina at Loftus on Saturday. Kolisi‚ who has been out of action for about six weeks with…
Former Springbok wing and leading South African Test try-scorer Bryan Habana believes that if Siya Kolisi lifts the World Cup later this year‚ the moment would be bigger than Nelson Mandela’s appearance at the 1995 final at Ellis Park.…
Springbok captain Siyamthanda Kolisi has been nominated for the Laureus Sports Awards sporting moment of the month for July. Kolisi was recently appointed as the first black Springbok captain and in his first series‚ led the Springboks to…
Former SA forward wants to inspire others to reach for their dreams The lack of top black sports stars recounting their compelling life stories inspired rugby personality Thando Manana to write his autobiography, Being a Black Springbok.…
