Jonah Lomu
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James Small went large in rugby, in life – and even his death
The Springbok giant – known for being the man who toppled Jonah Lomu – still lives in our memories five years after his death
They left us in 2015
We take a look at the famous and the notorious who died in 2015.
Jonah Lomu: A true great who transcended his sport
Among the litany of tributes to Lomu’s extraordinary rugby ability have been many more highlighting the gentle, generous soul within.
All Blacks’ Lomu expecting another kidney transplant
Legendary All Black Jonah Lomu, treated twice for renal problems recently, says although he feels better, he expects to undergo another transplant.
Young ‘Lomu’ in Aussie-Fiji tug of war
A 20-year-old rugby player compared with All Black great Jonah Lomu has become the subject of a tug of war between his native Fiji and adopted country Australia. The Fiji Times…
Sevens seeks to ride World Cup wave
Rugby Sevens, the abbreviated form of rugby union, is seeking to ride the wave of popularity in the sport generated by the highly successful World Cup in France. The three-day…
Habana hopes Boks build on White legacy
Springbok World Cup hero Bryan Habana believes South Africa have been given a great inheritance by departing coach Jake White. This Saturday sees White, barely a month after…
Springboks win north-vs-south battle
South Africa may have reclaimed the World Cup for the southern hemisphere after a one-off win by England in 2003, but that is not to say that the debate over who is in the…
Race debate awaits World Cup heroes
They may be the world champions, but the Springboks have few illusions that their new status will stave off a new push by the government to overhaul the team’s racial…
England ‘can win any game’
In this most weird and wonderful Rugby World Cup, England is making it seem like anything is possible. That includes winning the final against South Africa on Saturday at Stade…
Boks look to clear final World Cup hurdle
Unbeaten South Africa face defending champions England in a mouth-watering Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France on Saturday, a re-match of the pool match the Springboks…
Make way for young gun Francois Steyn
Francois Steyn will become the second-youngest player in a World Cup final on Saturday, hoping he doesn’t suffer the same fate as All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu who was a loser…
Habana driven by Bok heroes of 1995
Bryan Habana was named after a former England soccer captain and could have been a top-class international sprinter but, thanks to the Springboks’ 1995 World Cup success, he…
IRB must play ball
A Rugby World Cup featuring upset results pleases many, but not the International Rugby Board (IRB). The IRB likes to hide behind the profitability of the Rugby World Cup,…
Second-string Australia beat Canada
Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell continued his try-scoring feast at the World Cup with a double in Australia’s 37-6 victory over Canada on Saturday. Mitchell crossed twice in the…