by Zandre Sampson | May 25, 2026 | Blog, Rugby
Sanlam Boland Kavaliers flyer Xavier Mitchell recently sat down with former Springboks Rudy Paige and Juan de Jongh on the Behind the Ruck Podcast, where he reflected on his remarkable journey from club rugby in Paarl and Wellington to becoming one of the standout...
by Zandre Sampson | Jul 10, 2025 | Blog, Rugby
RENALDO ‘Naledi’ Young is proof that hard work when everything else does not seem to go your way, pays off. The nickname “Naledi” was given to him by his friends while he was dancing on Paarl’s famous Stoepe. One of the newest contracted members of the Sanlam Boland...
by Zandre Sampson | Jun 24, 2025 | Blog, Rugby
Namibia has produced some of rugby’s most talented, hardworking and fiercest players in recent times. Players such as their current director of rugby, Jacques Burger, Renaldo Bothma, Chrysander Botha and Damian Stevens have plied their trade outside of Namibia....
by Zandre Sampson | Mar 4, 2025 | F7 SPORTS, Rugby
ANNOUNCEMENT: We are incredibly happy to announce that @vainah_ubisi has signed as a brand ambassador with @pumasouthafrica! Vainah Ubisi, a rising star in South African rugby, continues to make waves both on and off the field. The 22-year-old, who hails from Moletjie...
by Zandre Sampson | Dec 18, 2024 | Blog, F7 SPORTS, Rugby
It’s been a phenomenal year for Vainah Ubisi, filled with impressive performances, accolades, and personal growth. And it was capped off in style last week, as the lock forward was crowned the MyPlayers Women’s Players’ Player of the Year last week. This...
by Zandre Sampson | Dec 13, 2024 | F7 SPORTS, Rugby
Jean de Villiers, Chairperson of MyPlayers, highlighted the significance of this accolade: “These awards celebrate the extraordinary talent and dedication of our players. Peer-driven recognition is the highest compliment, showing how much these players are...
