Category: Rugby

Get Into Rugby Blitz tournament in Mdantsane Inspires our Youngsters

SA Rugby on Wednesday hosted two very successful community events in in Mdantsane outside East London, namely the first Get Into Rugby Blitz Tournament of 2017 and a visit to the Boks for Books library at Gcobani Higher Primary School. More than 1200 children from 25 schools in the area were joined by Damian de…


Toyota Free State Cheetahs player Robert Ebersohn centred in the lens of Gerhard Steenkamp

Toyota Free State Cheetahs centre Robert Ebersohn has been called up to the Springbok squad currently preparing for the Castle Lager Incoming Series in Durban. Ebersohn’s inclusion follows uncertainty over the availability of midfielders Jean de Villiers (mild hamstring strain) and JJ Engelbrecht (quad contusion), while Juan de Jongh has already been ruled out of…


Young talent shine at mini-Craven Week in Bloemfontein

  Rugby has a bright future in South Africa  – this was clear for all to see when players from all over South Africa  battled with one another at the recent mini-Craven week for U13’s in Bloemfontein. The well organized event was hosted by the Free State rugby schools committee and took place at the…


Varsity Cup is more than just a clash between 2 rugby sides!

What are the ingredients to the success story of Varsity Cup rugby? It is now three rounds into this competition and already nobody is in doubt that this will be a success once more! What makes this competition so much better attended than many other rugby competitions? Is it only the quality of student rugby…


Capturing the action and vibe of Monday night Varsity Cup rugby

For the rugby fan the week is off to a great start with Monday evening Varsity Cup rugby. This brilliant tournament titled “FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International” has brought life to rugby at our tertiary institutions and will provide a showcase of the best young talent available. In the professional era the focus…


Taking the lineout to new heights through the camera of the Sport Photographer

If there is a moment in rugby that captures the imagination of both fans and photographers, it must be the lineout! Admittedly it is the try that gets all the accolades and most of the exposure on the cover of the Sunday newspaper – but it is the lineout that will capture the attention from…


Conversations with Lindsay Mould, President of Free State Rugby Union

Mr Lindsay Mould the President of the Free State Rugby Union is at present the Principal of Grey College Primary where his footprint stretches back for more than 20 years. It was our privilege at Phototalk to visit Mr Mould at his office for a conversation on his love for the game and vision for…


Best South African Rugby Players of 2011 announced!!

Springbok flank Schalk Burger was on Thursday named South African Rugby Player of the Year for the second time, while the MTN Golden Lions’ picked up a hat trick of awards as their Absa Currie Cup success was recognised at a glittering ceremony at the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City. Burger (28) was rewarded…


A few of my favourite photos in my first season as rugby photographer

“Try it, you might like it. You never know” With the rugby season at an end, I can honestly say, I had the time of my life! Starting out with a Cheetahs vs Bulls game, South Africa vs All Blacks and ending with the highlight of South African Rugby, the Curie Cup final. I would…


Photo Highlights of the ABSA Currie Cup Final 2011

Only a select few photographers managed to capture the Currie Cup Final at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday. Tickets for the Currie Cup Final was a sold out early during the week – and many who wished to capture the game on camera also found very strict criteria for media accreditation to the event. We are…