As the 2025 rugby season draws to a close, MyPlayers is proud to celebrate the recipients of one of the most respected honours in South African rugby, the Players’ Player of the Year Awards. Voted for exclusively by professional players across the country, these awards recognise athletes who have made a significant impact on and […]
There is something almost cinematic about how Libbie Janse van Rensburg found rugby. Not through packed stadiums or childhood dreams of wearing the green and gold, but through a simple invitation and the promise of a trip to Paris. Two weeks before departing, the former touch rugby player from University of Pretoria was approached by […]
The final whistle had barely faded when Nomsa Mokwai glanced into the crowd and spotted a familiar face. Among the supporters watching South Africa take on Italy at the Rugby World Cup was one of her colleagues from Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital. In that moment, two worlds collided, the demanding world of nursing and […]
From a young boy making his first tackle at De Vos Malan High School to captaining Valke, Mihlali Stamper’s rugby journey is one shaped by determination. Now serving as both team captain and MyPlayers representative, Mihlali continues to evolve, not only as a player but as a leader committed to the well-being of those around […]
From the rugby fields of Makhanda to representing the EP Elephants, Siya Nzuzo’s journey is one defined by purpose and a deep understanding of the game beyond performance. As both a player and a MyPlayers representative, he continues to grow into a role that blends leadership and ambition. Where It All Started Siya’s rugby story […]
Kyle Cyster’s rugby journey has been a story of steady growth and belief in his path, from university rugby through to the professional game. Now serving as a MyPlayers rep for the SWD Eagles, he’s focused not only on improving as a player, but also on making an impact off the field. Humble Beginnings Kyle […]
Finding strength, reflection and renewed purpose after rugby For many professional athletes, the toughest challenge comes not on the field but after the final whistle has blown. Life beyond rugby can feel uncertain, even daunting, as players redefine their identities outside of the game. For former Springbok prop Ollie le Roux, the Beyond the Game […]
How a Global Rugby Players Foundation programme helped Flip van der Merwe navigate life beyond the field For many professional rugby players, the toughest test often comes after the final whistle, the transition into life beyond the game. The Beyond the Game programme, funded by the Global Rugby Players Foundation, was created to support retired […]
What started as a post-match hug between three Springboks, Ox Nché, Trevor Nyakane and Bongi Mbonambi, has grown into one of the freshest lifestyle brands in South African wine. That now-iconic photo captured more than just a moment; it captured a feeling, one of unity, brotherhood and shared joy. When fans began referring to them […]
Rugby is more than a game – for many, it’s a calling. A lifelong dream fuelled by commitment, courage and perseverance. For former Lions loose forward Ruhan Straeuli, it was all of that and more. With the game woven into his DNA, his journey was always destined to follow the rugby path. But even the […]
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