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Rassie Erasmus’s time as director of rugby at Munster showed analytical depth and cultural leadership. Photo: Springboks

The elite coaches SA keeps at home

South Africa's Springboks have set a modern rugby benchmark, thanks to a robust coaching culture and structural pathway. Yet, many highly successful South African coaches…

Millions of South Africans will be able to watch the Springboks defend their world title during the Rugby World Cup after MultiChoice accepted a broadcasting rights proposal by the SABC on Thursday. (Edgar Su/Reuters)

More South African Rugby Coaches Deserve Global Stages—But Culture and Structure Remain Barriers

South Africa's rugby system consistently produces world-class players and coaches, yet many highly successful coaches struggle to secure major overseas roles. This article delves…

Q&A Sessions: ‘I want to leave a legacy in Russian rugby’ — Vuyo Zangqa

Former rugby sevens player Vuyo Zangqa talks about taking the reins of the Narvskaya Zastava Rugby Club and growing the sport on snow-baked fields

Long-term vision: Banyana coach Desiree Ellis, pictured in Hanover Park, is excited that her players have more opportunities than during her own playing days. (David Harrison/M&G)

Q&A Sessions: ‘Each generation must open doors for the next’ — Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis has a deep understanding of the development of women’s football in South Africa. The Banyana Banyana head coach talks to Luke Feltham about how the women’s game has…

High hopes: South Africa’s hopes were pinned on the past successes of the Spar Proteas, but the team has lost to England and Jamaica at the Vitality Netball Nations Cup currently being held in Birmingngham, England. (Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Spar Proteas defensive to critique

The national netball side do not want to talk about anything negative — including recent losses — since a change in coaching

These days, when he’s not drilling his team in minus 38-degree weather, Amokachi is home in Nigeria making brand videos or lobbying for African sides. (Paul Childs/Action Images/Reuters)

‘A black coach doesn’t say no to Europe’: What happens next for Daniel Amokachi

Daniel ‘The Bull’ Amokachi was one of African football’s first household names, powering Nigeria to Olympic glory in 1996

A protester

Beware the amiable Swede, he’s steel

For all his popularity, he is a tough boss who leads the attack and tolerates no slackers.

Leave coaching to the celebrities, they might work as the transformation guru needed

Why stop at former players? If part of the job is managing players, stars from all walks of life might be that special person a team needs.

Caught out? Prosper Utseya during his playing days for Zimbabwe.

Coaching booms but some will not Prosper

It’s tough learning the ropes, but some aspirants try to wangle a shortcut.

Pep Guardiola.

Changing of the Guardiola

The coach’s understanding of Barcelona’s philosophy and relationship with players brought great success. Could he repeat it at another club?

Pep Guardiola.

Changing of the Guardiola

The coach’s understanding of Barcelona’s philosophy and relationship with players brought great success. Could he repeat it at another club?

Pep Guardiola.

Changing of the Guardiola

The coach’s understanding of Barcelona’s philosophy and relationship with players brought great success. Could he repeat it at another club?

Taking over Mickey’s mantle

With the sudden departure of Mickey Arthur after almost five years at the helm of the Proteas, the race is on to find a permanent replacement.