Rugby Publishing
Rugby publishing is one of Burnet Media’s defining strengths – from official
Springbok commemorative books and calendars to coaching manuals, histories and
beyond
Rugby Titles & Products
Working with rugby lovers
At Burnet Media, rugby is in our DNA. The only sport our head designer watches is rugby. Our editorial chief is a die-hard Bulls fan (no idea why). The publisher has 100+ caps for UCT at 4 th XV level and has been known to mumble “MC Marais till I die!” in his sleep… As a result, we bring years of collective knowledge, publishing experience and love to any rugby book or project we take on.
Alan Zondagh, co-author of Attack, Attack, Attack, with publisher Tim Richman
Working with the Springboks
Burnet Media is proud of its ongoing association with the Springboks. We have published the official commemorative coffee-table books for Rugby World Cup 2019, the British & Irish Lions Tour of South Africa 2021 and Rugby World Cup 2023 – all written by Matthew Pearce and licensed by SARU and MyPlayers. The World Cup projects were additionally licensed by World Rugby, and the Lions book by Lions Tour South Africa. As of 2025, we also produce the official Springbok wall calendar, in partnership with Pick n Pay, with more products in development.
“Back To Back is an amazing book. Reading it takes me back to France and our victory for all South Africans!”
– Siya Kolisi