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Mariette Adams

Adams is an experienced sports writer with a passion for telling rugby stories. Adams is a dominant and influential woman in sport and is thriving in what is considered a male-dominated profession. She has written meaningful pieces and positively impacted women in rugby through her work in both print and online, and has been published in some of the biggest publications in the country, including but not limited to SA Rugby magazine, Huisgenoot, You, and the official British & Irish Lions tour magazine and match programmes. Adams is also a long-suffering Manchester United supporter and describes her affiliation to the renowned football club as a ‘complicated’ love affair.

Duel of delight in Springboks vs Argentina showdown

By Mariette Adams 28-07-23 17:28

The South African highlights one of the mouthwatering duels to look forward to in the first Test between the Springboks and Argentina at Ellis Park on Saturday. ALSO READ: Impressive Springboks vs Puma stats and facts you should know SPRINGBOKS TALIS MAN: EBEN ETZEBETH Eben Etzebeth’s standing in world rugby is beyond compare. He’s won all […]

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Springboks vs Pumas: Impressive stats and facts you should know

By Mariette Adams 28-07-23 17:01

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash between the Springboks and Pumas at Ellis Park stadium. ALSO READ: Where Springboks will stand in the World Rugby rankings after Saturday SPRINGBOKS RECORD AGAINST ARGENTINA: — Played 34, Won 30, Lost 3, Drawn 1. — Points for: 1 193, Points against: 657. — Tries […]

Cheika revamps Argentina side for Springbok showdown

By Mariette Adams 28-07-23 13:17

Michael Cheika has made no fewer than five changes to Argentina’s starting lineup for Saturday’s potential Rugby Championship decider against the Springboks at Ellis Park. ALSO READ: Set your alarm — Banyana Banyana v Argentina in do or die clash While Argentina doesn’t have a realistic shot at the title, the Pumas will out to topple […]

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Towering Springbok fires warning shot at ‘feisty’ Pumas

By Mariette Adams 28-07-23 12:59

Springbok lock Marvin Orie has issued some fighting words aimed at Argentina ahead of Saturday’s crucial Rugby Championship encounter at Ellis Park. The Springboks square off against a motivated Argentina side in what could potentially be a Rugby Championship title decider (depending on the result between the All Blacks and Wallabies) in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon. ALSO […]

Quade Cooper dumped as Wallabies gamble on rookie flyhalf

By Mariette Adams 27-07-23 15:23

Eddie Jones has made a big call as he selected rookie Carter Gordon at flyhalf at the expense of the experienced Quade Cooper in the Wallabies starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks. Australia are be desperate for a win having lost their opening two Rugby Championship Tests against the Springboks and Argentina respectively. Borne […]

The All Blacks

New captain to lead All Blacks in Bledisloe battle

By Mariette Adams 27-07-23 11:10

An injury to Sam Cane has forced coach Ian Foster to make one change to the All Blacks lineup and appoint a new captain for Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies. Regular skipper Cane suffered a neck injury in his team’s commanding victory over the Springboks a fortnight ago and given his had previously […]

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RWC: The 20 head coaches set to lead teams into battle

By Mariette Adams 26-07-23 15:20

We identify all the head coaches in charge of the 20 teams which are set to vie for the Williams Webb Ellis trophy at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France between September and October. With the 2023 Rugby World Cup fast approaching, SA People brings you the names of all 20 participating teams’ head […]

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Rugby World Cup 2023: Every team’s nickname

By Mariette Adams 26-07-23 08:29

In the list below, we explore the fascinating nicknames of the 20 teams who qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup taking place in France later this year. Team nicknames are affectionate monikers given to sports teams that are often derived from the team of its country’s history, characteristics, or cultural significance. One of the […]

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Springboks selection a fine balancing act for Nienaber

By Mariette Adams 25-07-23 15:53

In the wake of the Springboks team announcement, Jacques Nienaber says he has to master a fine balancing act between experience and youth in the run-up to the World Cup. ALSO READ: Unpopular opinion: Springboks’ latest loss was also a WIN Nienaber named a revamped Springbok lineup to front Argentina in their third and final Rugby […]

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Revamped Springboks lineup gets new captain

By Mariette Adams 25-07-23 15:11

Duane Vermeulen will lead a new-look Springboks team in their final Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday. ALSO READ: Unpopular opinion: Springboks’ latest loss was also a WIN The veteran No 8 will lead the team in what could be the competition decider depending on the result between New […]

Prominent rugby coach sacked amid bullying allegations

By Mariette Adams 25-07-23 12:37

Dai Young has left his role as Director of Rugby at one of the top URC club’s with immediate effect after an investigation into bullying allegations. Young was suspended from his role on April 20 due to the allegations, which he categorically denied. A barrister ruled that there was “insufficient evidence to support the allegations”. […]

Netball World Cup trophy tour to get underway

PUMA launches pop-up netball store as World Cup fever builds

By Mariette Adams 25-07-23 10:03

Global sports company Puma on Monday launched a United Warriors pop-up store for the duration of the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town. ALSO READ: Proteas skipper Msomi bags personalised shoes from PUMA Puma South Africa is the official kit supplier for Netball South Africa in the Netball World Cup and in March this year […]

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Springboks brace for brutal battle

By Mariette Adams 24-07-23 17:47

Frans Malherbe has admitted that the Springboks are expecting a physically demanding battle when they front Argentina in a Rugby Championship Test on Saturday. ALSO READ: Top Cape rugby coach to face charges for punching minor PERMUTATIONS AHEAD OF RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL ROUND Should the Wallabies defeat the All Blacks in Melbourne earlier on Saturday, the […]

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Manchester United reveal David de Gea’s replacement

By Mariette Adams 21-07-23 15:21

Manchester United have announced the signing of Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana on a five-year contract, with the option of a further year, subject to international clearance. REVEALED: Manchester United name new captain The 27-year-old Cameroonian goalkeeper joins Manchester United, from Italian giants Inter Milan, on a contract running until June 2028. Onana has kept 104 clean […]

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Everything you need to know about the Springboks RWC journey

By Mariette Adams 21-07-23 11:42

With the stage set for the forthcoming Rugby World Cup tournament, here’s the full map of the Springboks potential road to the playoffs. ALSO READ: Springboks — To Bomb Squad or not? Grouped in the so-called Pool of Death, the Boks will be hoping to kick-start their campaign with a bang as they take on Scotland […]

Springbok legend joins Bulls coaching ranks

By Mariette Adams 21-07-23 11:04

The Bulls have announced that a Springboks and Stormers legend has joined the union in the capacity of assistant coach until June 2026. The Bulls on Thursday confirmed that 29-Test lock and ex-Kobe Steelers coach, Andries Bekker, has signed a long-term coaching deal with the Pretoria outfit from next season. ALSO READ: Springboks — To Bomb Squad or […]

Sean Everitt lands top job in Europe

By Mariette Adams 20-07-23 17:14

Edinburgh has announced the appointment of experienced South African coach Sean Everitt for upcoming 2023/24 season, on an initial one-year deal, subject to visa. Everitt was sacked as Sharks head coach in November last year before joining the Bulls franchise to form part of its Currie Cup set-up on a short-term deal which ran from […]

Cape Town retained as host city of rebranded sevens festival series

By Mariette Adams 18-07-23 12:40

Cape Town has been retained as one of the eight iconic destinations that comprise SVNS, World Rugby’s revamped and rebranded sevens series. Launching in December 2023, SVNS tournaments will provide an annual platform for the world’s best sevens athletes to shine with 12 men’s and women’s teams sharing a global stage at the same location. […]

Bulls bid farewell to coach

By Mariette Adams 18-07-23 10:27

The Bulls have confirmed that Russell Winter has vacated his position as one of its coaches to join Japanesse side, the Kubota Spears – after three and half seasons in Pretoria. READ MORE: Nelson Mandela Bridge temporarily closed for maintenance He has been a highly valued member of the coaching team since joining in 2020, […]

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Harry Maguire stripped of Manchester United captaincy

By Mariette Adams 17-07-23 10:25

Harry Maguire has released a lengthy statement confirming he has been ousted as captain of Manchester United by manager Erik ten Hag. ALSO READ: Mason Mount gains half a million followers since joining Manchester United Maguire became United captain within six months of joining the club for a fee of £80 million in August 2019, following Ashley Young’s […]

Springboks scrumhalf bullish about upcoming challenges

By Mariette Adams 17-07-23 10:06

Grant Williams says the Springboks would take a few positives from their humbling defeat against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday as they look to bounce back against Argentina at Ellis Park in two weeks’ time. The Springboks’ hopes of building on their strong start to the competition against Australia were dashed at the […]

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Etzebeth to lead Springboks against All Blacks despite personal loss

By Mariette Adams 14-07-23 08:41

Eben Etzebeth has decided to fulfil his role as Springboks captain and play against the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship in Auckland on Saturday despite the death of his father. Etzebeth’s father passed away on Tuesday, casting doubt on whether he would play in the Rugby Championship showdown or return home to support his […]

Cheika rejigs Argentina lineup for Aussie clash

By Mariette Adams 13-07-23 13:20

Argentina boss Michael Cheika has named a revamped match 23 for their round two Rugby Championship match against Australia in Sydney on Saturday. The former Wallaby coach wielded the axe with four changes to the starting lineup of Argentina, promoting former Sevens player Rodrigo Isgro for a debut on the wing. ALSO READ: Wallabies lose star […]

Wallabies lose star player for Argentina showdown

By Mariette Adams 13-07-23 09:17

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has made five changes to his side for their Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Sydney on Saturday. ALSO READ: Wallabies out to quiet the crowd Co-captain Michael Hooper has been ruled out with a foot injury, with Reds flanker Fraser McReight coming into the starting side. McReight is joined in the back […]

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