Watch: Sbu Nkosi – Schoolboy rugby star
Look back at how Springbok and Sharks wing Sbu Nkosi inspired others during his schoolboy rugby days at Jeppe High School for Boys, in a segment from SuperSport’s virtual Craven Week series.
Kraak: There is a stigma on players of colour
Sports coaching specialist Dr Wilbur Kraak has highlighted his concern over the pressures that black schoolboy rugby players face in the current system, writes DYLAN JACK.
Erasmus: Next year holds much promise
SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has encouraged schoolboy players, especially matrics, to not lose sight of their ambitions following the cancellation of the youth rugby season.
Louw: Schoolboy rugby is taken too seriously
Former Springbok flank Francois Louw believes that the joy of playing schoolboy rugby is often missed out on due to the level of expectations and emphasis on results.
Best of YouTube: SA schoolboys’ big hits
In another selection from YouTube, check out this compilation by Die Hard Rugby of big tackles and bump-offs from South African schoolboy rugby players.
Best of YouTube: SA schoolboys’ speed, steps
In another selection from YouTube, check out this compilation from Die Hard Rugby of South African schoolboy rugby players showcasing their incredible pace and sidesteps.
Schoolboy rugby: ‘If you’re good enough, you can still make it’
If I could only play one game of rugby again, it would undoubtedly be for my schools 1st XV, writes former Springbok STEFAN TERBLANCHE in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Koen: Young stars must persevere
Despite a year disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, former Springbok flyhalf Louis Koen insists there is hope for young players who have missed out on certain opportunities in 2020, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
WP Craven Week coach dies
Western Province U18 Craven Week coach Faizel Adam passed away earlier this week following a long battle with illness.
Monnas announce centenary rugby festival
Krugersdorp-based high school Monument have announced that they will be hosting a world rugby festival as part of their centenary celebrations in 2021.
