Quality time with the Lions
IOL (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
What on earth do you say to a team of young professionals before a Currie Cup encounter in 2009, asks John Robbie.
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Holiday Inn looks to sharpen its image
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 18/09/2009
A new logo, revamped public spaces, new bedding and standardised scents are some of the innovations to update the hotel chain as it fights for the mid-market As American as bluegrass music or faded denim, the friendly green lights of Holiday Inns have greeted weary travellers on highways and byways for five decades. A neon-lit lobby, a blandly adequate room, pay-per-view movies and a buffet breakfast...
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TAKE2: Putting lives at risk
Mail & Guardian (Free subscription) | 07/07/2009
John Robbie rarely says anything I want to write home about on his morning shows, which I listen to religiously.
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What a come down enjoying T20 would be
IOL (Free subscription) | 02/05/2009
John Robbie says that he has never been a fan of T20, 20/20, Pro20 or whatever it is now called.
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Lions gamble on the Munster plan
IOL (Free subscription) | 25/04/2009
What a speech. There was no joking, no bravado, no cheap shots, no gimmicks . It was simple, straightforward and dignified. You see, Gerald Davies, the Lions manager, has been there as a player, writes John Robbie.
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Radebe and Robbie involved in accident
IOL (Free subscription) | 26/03/2009
Transport Minister Jeff Radebe and 702 Talk Radio show host John Robbie had a minor collision in Johannesburg.
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Graeme's gallantry was glorious, but wrong
IOL (Free subscription) | 10/01/2009
Graeme Smith going out to bat in Sydney was not just plain stupid or irresponsible - it was more serious than that, writes John Robbie.
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Three national teams in action... and all
IOL (Free subscription) | 22/11/2008
Well done Bafana Bafana. Even without Samuel Eto'o, Cameroon are a hell of a side, writes John Robbie.
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Finals take 15 minutes...
IOL (Free subscription) | 25/10/2008
John Robbie says finals are funny. He should know - he played in two Currie Cup deciders for Transvaal.
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The feast of Bulls and Sharks is here
IOL (Free subscription) | 20/10/2008
Despite being a dyed in the wool Lions supporter I have to concede the two best teams have made it to the Currie Cup final, writes John Robbie.
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Immelman focuses on a new
IOL (Free subscription) | 19/04/2008
What is it about the eyes? When you meet Gary Player the first thing that hits you are his eyes. writes John Robbie.
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Pichot, Du Preez hold key
IOL (Free subscription) | 12/10/2007
Scrumhalves Fourie du Preez and Agustin Pichot will play key roles when the Springboks take on Argentina, according to John Robbie.