Tag Archives: South Africa

In memory of Arno Rabinowitz, always positive, always a friend

Posted on November 5, 2024 by insidecroydon

ARNO RABINOWITZ died at the weekend. He had been one of Inside Croydon’s earliest and staunchest of supporters, and one of our most frequent and most sage of comment writers, even gracing the pages of Croydon Commentary on occasion. Here, … Continue reading →

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The ‘incompetent’ Lebombo scout who helped win Boer War

Posted on July 30, 2023 by insidecroydon

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: In the latest stage of his world tour of places named after Croydon, DAVID MORGAN encounters some old-style adventurers in southern Africa If you are a fan of the quiz show Pointless, then you will know that Eswatini … Continue reading →

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Croydon 11-year-old gets to lead England at Twickenham

Posted on October 31, 2012 by insidecroydon

On the day that Chris Robshaw, the former Warlingham rugby club youth player, was named as England captain for the forthcoming autumn internationals, the RFU also announced that to strengthen the bond between the international game and its grassroots, a … Continue reading →

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