The 2007 Rugby World Cup was when Habana secured his place in that pantheon of greatness. It was the year of Habana, a time which saw South Africa lift their second World Cup and Habana named World Player of the
South Africa's Rugby World Cup triumph on Saturday is historic for more than one reason, after the team was captained by a black man for the first time in the country's history. The country has come a long way since it first appeared in the tournament in 1995, which was ho...
South Africa was the new rugby champion of the world. On hand to present the Cup to the victorious captain, Francois Pienaar, was South Africa's most celebrated prisoner-turned-president, Nelson Mandela, decked out, in an unmistakable show of identification and support, in Pie...
If you can, then might I suggest you cease your fondness for tequila-chased beer for at least the remainder of this World Cup? Archbishop Tutu expressed what every black South African felt. Yes, in 1995 South Africa hosted the Rugby World Cup and won it. But that's the white man's ga...
A photograph of the South African team that won the Rugby World Cup on 24 Jun 1995. They won the match against the New Zealand All Blacks 15-12. The players and officials in this photograph are as follows: Garry Pagel Gavin Johnson Rudolf Straeuli Kobus Wiese Naka Drotské Johan Roux Bre...
South Africa Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide - Four years on from their shock loss to Japan, South Africa collected their third world title.
Prediction:The spirit that brought them Rugby World Cup glory in 1995 may get them out of the group, and that will be plenty for a side that just doesn’t have the players. Uruguay The boss:Oscar Tabarez has managed sides from AC Milan to Boca Juniors. He was in charge of Uruguay for...
I think the passion for rugby probably just came through living in a country like South Africa where almost everyone is mad for the game. My dad was a good rugby player back in his day as well, so that was a big motivating factor for me. He was a pretty big guy and of course havi...
And if you don't understand rugby, don't worry, you'll enjoy it! Excellent article, Patty. Patty Inglish MS (author) from USA and Asgardia, the First Space Nation on April 12, 2008: AMAZING! Thanks for the clarifications Lissie! Yes, I was being anthropological. I am going to ...
Africa is home to 55 countries, an ancient and complex history, modern cities, some 3,000 languages and over a billion people. From Algeria to Zimbabwe, here’s a snapshot of each country on a continent you need to know more about.