Liam Del Carme

Johannesburg

Journalist and Sports Writer at Freelance

Sports writer and TV pundit. Meat eater, pun seeker. #YNWA

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Articles

Lions made to look like bunnies as Benetton condemn them to another early URC exit

5 days ago | timeslive.co.za | Liam Del Carme

Jacob Umaga of Benetton wins possession and break through for a try under the posts during the United Rugby Championship match against Lions against at Emirates Airline Park on April 19, 2025. It says much of the state of Lions rugby that the greatest Easter Saturday thrill derived by their loyal fans, came in the shape of men dressed in outsized bunny costumes who at halftime raced each other in a show of breathtakingly uncoordinated frivolity.
Sharks get more Bok bite for URC clash against Edinburgh

6 days ago | dailydispatch.co.za | Liam Del Carme

Eben Etzebeth is finally back in Sharks colours on Friday. He also takes the reins as captain against Edinburgh. The Sharks at full strength is as rare a sight as a great white frolicking with a pod of orca, but that's what coach John Plumtree will unleash in Edinburgh on Friday night. Their United Rugby Championship clash in the Scottish capital carries extra significance as it sees the return of Springbok talisman Eben Etzebeth, who will lead the side in their round-15 clash.
Sharks get more Bok bite for URC clash against Edinburgh

6 days ago | timeslive.co.za | Liam Del Carme

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Eben Etzebeth is finally back in Sharks colours on Friday. He also takes the reins as captain against Edinburgh. The Sharks at full strength is as rare a sight as a great white frolicking with a pod of orca, but that's what coach John Plumtree will unleash in Edinburgh on Friday night.
Drop the Jekyll and Hyde act

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Liam Del Carme

About the 'To The Last Drop' podcast hostsLiam Del CarmeLiam is one of the country's most enduring sports writers. His time in the newsrooms pre-dates rugby turning professional in the 1990s. He has been in the employ of broadsheet newspapers The Argus, Sunday Independent, This Day and Beeld, and is currently the rugby writer at The Sunday Times. Liam has reported at six Rugby World Cups and around 20 Currie Cup finals.
Dobson breaks down areas that need improving for Stormers

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Liam Del Carme

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu during a Stormers training and interviews session at the High Performance Centre in Cape Town on Wednesday. Having had a few weeks off has given Stormers director of rugby John Dobson fresh perspective ahead of their home run to the conclusion of the league stages of the United Rugby Championships.
Lions chase bonus points in hunt for URC glory

1 week ago | businesslive.co.za | Liam Del Carme

Support our award-winning journalism. The Premium package (digital only) is R30 for the first month and thereafter you pay R129 p/m now ad-free for all subscribers. Flank Ruan Venter says the Lions are working to rectify their inconsistency. Picture: STEVE HAAGSPORTS/GALLO IMAGES They may feel caged and with their backs to the wall on the points table but the Lions, back at their Ellis Park den for the next four weeks, believe they are still in the United Rugby Championship (URC) hunt.
Back in Ellis Park den, Lions believe they are still in URC hunt

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Liam Del Carme

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Flank Ruan Venter says the Lions are working to rectify their inconsistency. They may feel caged and with their backs to the wall on the points table but the Lions, back at their Ellis Park den for the next four weeks, believe they are still in the United Rugby Championship (URC) hunt.
Eben Etzebeth back in the fray for Sharks against Edinburgh and Ulster

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Liam Del Carme

Eben Etzebeth is back in the Sharks' squad. The return of Bok lock Eben Etzebeth helps give the Sharks a meaner look as they head into their two-match tour to Edinburgh and Ulster in the United Rugby Championship. With teams jockeying for position in the top eight, Etzebeth makes a timely return along with fellow Springboks Grant Williams, Lukhanyo Am and Aphelele Fassi.
Rugby World Cup too pricey to host

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Liam Del Carme

Rugby World Cup too pricey to host 13 April 2025 - 00:00 The astronomical price tag attached to hosting a Rugby World Cup is simply too heavy for SA Rugby to host the tournament in 2035 or 2039...
Bulls snort but come out short

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Liam Del Carme

Bulls snort but come out short 13 April 2025 - 00:00 The Bulls bowed out of the Challenge Cup lamenting what might have been after Edinburgh downed them 34-28 in their quarterfinal at Hive Stadium yesterday...