South African rugby suffered another loss on Monday with the confirmation that former referee, journalist and author Paul Dobson has died.This follows the news earlier in the day that 38-year-old rugby commentator Kaunda Ntunja had also passed away. Dobson, the father of current Stormers coach John Dobson, was 83. Known as one of South African rugby's most…
Kaunda Ntunja during the Currie Cup match between the Sharks and Golden Lions at Kings Park on 16 August 2013. SA Rugby has expressed its condolences after the passing of SuperSport rugby commentator and former SA Schools captain Kaunda Ntunja.LISTEN | Kaunda Ntunja: A voice of South African rugbyThe tragic news was confirmed by his…
Respected South African rugby commentator Kaunda Ntunja has died, the family has confirmed.He was 38.The tragic news was confirmed by his sister, Tando, on social media on Monday morning."It is with deep sadness I confirm the passing of our beloved brother Kaunda Ntunja, earlier today in East London, Eastern Cape," Tando Ntunja wrote. "As you can…
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux talks to the media after France was announced as the host nation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup at Royal Garden Hotel in London on 15 November 2017 (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) SA Rugby says it has been 'kept abreast' of plans for a new-look Super Rugby competition that…
Springboks (Getty Images) SA Rugby said on Friday they hope the world champions Springboks can play this year despite the coronavirus pandemic. "SA Rugby continue to work with all stakeholders on the prospects of a return to play for the Springboks at some point this year," a statement said.Register your interest for the British &…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…