Mariette Adams

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Sports Writer at The South African

My ❤️ belongs to Manchester United and sneakers. | Professional sports watcher. | Perennial pessimist.

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Articles

Stormers’ humiliating exit: Dobson reflects on painful defeat

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Mariette Adams

The Stormers went down humiliating fashion against the defending champion Glasgow Warriors in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarterfinal at Scotstoun on Friday night. The defending champions Glasgow beat the Stormers 36-18, eliminating the Cape side at the quarter-final stage for the second consecutive season. It was a disappointing end to the campaign for the Stormers, who endured a frustrating evening in Glasgow.
Sharks call on Lucky Am to bolster Bok stocks for Munster showdown

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Mariette Adams

All eyes will be on Kings Park this Saturday as the Sharks take on Munster in what promises to be a thrilling Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-final showdown. Head coach John Plumtree has rung the changes ahead of the high-stakes clash, making five key adjustments to the side that secured victory over Scarlets in the final round of pool play.
Bulls dealt double Bok blow!

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Mariette Adams

Bulls boss Jake White has opened up about the significance of the high injury toll on his squad ahead of their United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Edinburgh in Pretoria on Saturday. The Bulls are set to welcome Edinburgh to Loftus Versfeld on Saturday for a high-stakes United Rugby Championship quarterfinal clash. As the buildup intensifies, Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has provided updates on the fitness of two key Springboks: flyhalf Johan Goosen and prop Gerhard Steenekamp.
Stormers pick Sacha ahead of Libbok for crunch playoff

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Mariette Adams

The DHL Stormers take on Glasgow Warriors in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-final at Scotstoun on Friday. Having finished the regular season in fifth position, the Stormers face the defending champions in Glasgow, with kick-off at 20h35 SA time on Friday night. Warrick Gelant will link up with speedsters Seabelo Senatla and Ben Loader in a potent back three, while Suleiman Hartzenberg will form a midfield partnership with Dan du Plessis in the absence of the suspended Damian Willemse.
REVEALED: What the Springboks and BaaBaas will play for!

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Mariette Adams

SA Rugby has confirmed that the Qatar Airways Cup will be up for grabs when the Springboks take on the Barbarians in an historic clash on Saturday, 28 June at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town. It will be the third edition of the Qatar Airways Cup, an event that has quickly become an exciting staple on the global rugby calendar. The Springboks won both previous encounters for the trophy, against New Zealand in 2023 and Wales last year, both in London.
Sundowns launch campaign with 'African champion'

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Mariette Adams

After recently wrapping up their eighth successive league title, Sundowns – who are hoping to lift the CAF Champions League trophy this weekend – have now made another big announcement. At a special launch event on Tuesday, Carling Black Label – Africa’s ‘Champion Beer’ – was not only officially named the South African beer sponsor for the FIFA Club World Cup, but also confirmed their official backing of Mamelodi Sundowns.
Sacha leads Springbok trio in race for URC Player of the Season

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Mariette Adams

Springbok trio Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu of the Stormers and the Bulls duo of Cameron Hanekom and Wilco Louw were rewarded for their consistent good form during the season by grabbing the three nominations for the South African United Rugby Championship Player of the Season Award. Voting closed on Friday with the coaching teams of the Springboks and the four South African franchises, as well as members of the media, casting their votes for players from the four SA Vodacom URC teams.
'Springboks have to evolve to remain a force'

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Mariette Adams

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus expressed his excitement about the international season ahead as they wrapped up a successful second alignment camp in Cape Town on Friday afternoon. The two-day camp featured a series of boardroom sessions and an optional gym session on Friday, while a bunch of overseas-based players joined the boardroom sessions virtually. The players also participated in a series of Outfox virtual training sessions to familiarise themselves with the new structures.
Proteas tap into Springboks' intelligence before Test Championship final

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Mariette Adams

The Springboks began their second alignment camp in Cape Town, sharing plans for the season with special guests from Cricket South Africa, including Proteas coach Shukri Conrad. The Springboks kicked off their second alignment camp in Cape Town on Thursday, with Rassie Erasmus and his assistant coaches outlining their core plans for the season while they entertained a few special guests in Proteas head coach Conrad and Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) High Performance management team.
All Blacks and Ireland captains to team up in BaaBaas versus Springboks showdown

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Mariette Adams

The Barbarians (BaaBaas) have revealed three Test centurions with a combined tally of 352 caps as the first players for their squad to take on the Springboks in Cape Town next month. Sam Cane, the All Blacks’ 2023 Rugby World Cup captain, will be joined by Ireland’s Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray when the BaaBaas and the Boks lock horns in South Africa for the first time. This will also be the first time the three players have represented the Barbarians and wear the famous black and white shirt.