Stories from the glory days of South African rugby and a look ahead at the 2015 Rugby World Cup contributed to the theme of leaving a lasting legacy for Madibaz rugby during the Bok Banter fundraiser at NMMU on Thursday night. A host of former Springbok skippers, World Cup winners and stalwarts from days gone by came together at their alma mater in support of plans to build a rugby clubhouse near the north-western edge of the Madibaz Stadium. Close to 600 guests attended the event at the … [Read more...] about Bok Legends not convinced of World Cup Victory
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Boks need to play smarter
Legendary Eastern Province flyhalf and television commentator Gavin Cowley says the Springboks' biggest challenge in the countdown to the IRB Rugby World Cup is that other teams are outsmarting them. "It's not that they have better players than us," said Cowley, who will be in Port Elizabeth as master of ceremonies at the Madibaz Bok Banter event at NMMU on September 3. "We continue to churn out great players . . . but it is vital for us to have the right mix of youth and experience at a … [Read more...] about Boks need to play smarter
‘Black Rugby’ damaged by unification and professionalism
With transformation in rugby currently sparking national debate, a group of former South African players of colour will take their rightful place among their fellow Springbok alumni at the Madibaz Bok Banter gala event at the NMMU Indoor Sports Centre on September 3. The event, which takes place in the run-up to this year's Rugby World Cup, will see a number of rugby legends with connections to the university sharing their memories of and predictions for the international sporting … [Read more...] about ‘Black Rugby’ damaged by unification and professionalism
