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The South African
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Funeral details for Cornal Hendricks confirmed
Springbok wing Cornal Hendricks will be laid to rest on Sunday, 25 May in Wellington in the Boland, following his sudden passing last Wednesday. He was 37. The former star suffered a fatal heart attack having battled a heart condition since 2015. Hendricks made his Test debut in 2014, earning 12 caps for South Africa and scoring five tries during his international career. Meanwhile, his memorial service will be held on Thursday, 22 May at the Boland Rugby Stadium in Wellington. Another memorial service will be held in Paarl on Friday, 23 May. Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to the former dual-international who wore the green and gold with distinction. Apart from playing in 12 Tests for the Springboks in 2014 and 2015, he also represented the Blitzboks between 2011 and 2014, with whom he won a Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow in 2014. He was also a member of the Rugby World Cup Sevens squad in Moscow in 2013. Cornal Hendricks, who was named Springbok Sevens Player of the Year for 2013, made his senior debut in the colours of the Boland Kavaliers, which is also where his career concluded after his last game for Boland in the SA Cup earlier this year. He also represented the Cheetahs and Bulls with distinction in Super Rugby and the United Rugby Championship (URC), as well as in the light blue jersey in the Currie Cup finals of 2020 and 2021, both won by the men from Pretoria. Apart from his 12 Tests, in which he scored five tries, Hendricks played one non-Test match for Boks and also ran out in the colours of the SA 'A' team. In total, Cornal Hendricks played 233 first-class matches in a career spanning 17 years. 'We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Cornal Hendricks, a remarkable athlete who represented his country in sevens and XV-man rugby with distinction,' said Alexander. 'Cornal was one of those players who loved the game and he worked extremely hard, but he always did so with a smile on his face, treating all people with respect. His energy and love of life, on and off the field, lifted his team-mates and those around him. 'His contributions to the sport and his unwavering dedication will always be remembered. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife Stephaney and their children, his family, friends, and team-mates during this difficult time. May his legacy continue to inspire future generations.' Full names: Cornal Hendricks Date of birth: 18 April 1988 Place of birth: Paarl School: Berg Rivier Springbok no: #855 Springbok debut province: Cheetahs Physical: 1.89m, 90kg Date of death: 14 May 2025 (Age 37) Test summary: Tests: 12 Tries: 5 First Test: 14 June 2014 – Right wing against Wales at Kings Park, Durban Last Test: 25 July 2015 – Right wing against New Zealand at Ellis Park, Johannesburg Date Opponent Venue Result Score 14 June 2014 Wales Kings Park, Durban Won 38-16 1 try 21 June 2014 Wales Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit Won 31-30 1 try 28 June 2014 Scotland Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Won 55-6 16 Aug 2014 Argentina Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Won 13-6 23 Aug 2014 Argentina Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena, Salta Won 33-31 1 try 6 Sept 2014 Australia Subiaco Oval, Perth Lost 24-23 1 try 13 Sept 2014 New Zealand Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Lost 14-10 1 try 27 Sept 2014 Australia Newlands, Cape Town Won 28-10 4 Oct 2014 New Zealand Ellis Park, Johannesburg Won 27-25 8 Nov 2014 Ireland Aviva Stadium, Dublin Lost 29-15 29 Nov 2014 Wales Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Lost 12-6 25 July 2015 New Zealand Ellis Park, Johannesburg Lost 27-20 Post your condolences below, by … Leaving a comment below, or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Cornal Hendricks's FULL Springbok Test history
The South African rugby community woke on Thursday to the shocking news of the passing of Cornal Hendricks. He was 37. Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to the former dual-international who wore the green and gold with distinction. Hendricks passed away due to heart attack on Wednesday evening. Apart from playing in 12 Tests for the Springboks in 2014 and 2015, he also represented the Blitzboks between 2011 and 2014, with whom he won a Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow in 2014. He was also a member of the Rugby World Cup Sevens squad in Moscow in 2013. Cornal Hendricks, who was named Springbok Sevens Player of the Year for 2013, made his senior debut in the colours of the Boland Kavaliers, which is also where his career concluded after his last game for Boland in the SA Cup earlier this year. He also represented the Cheetahs and Bulls with distinction in Super Rugby and the United Rugby Championship (URC), as well as in the light blue jersey in the Currie Cup finals of 2020 and 2021, both won by the men from Pretoria. Apart from his 12 Tests, in which he scored five tries, Hendricks played one non-Test match for Boks and also ran out in the colours of the SA 'A' team. In total, Cornal Hendricks played 233 first-class matches in a career spanning 17 years. 'We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Cornal Hendricks, a remarkable athlete who represented his country in sevens and XV-man rugby with distinction,' said Alexander. 'Cornal was one of those players who loved the game and he worked extremely hard, but he always did so with a smile on his face, treating all people with respect. His energy and love of life, on and off the field, lifted his team-mates and those around him. 'His contributions to the sport and his unwavering dedication will always be remembered. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife Stephaney and their children, his family, friends, and team-mates during this difficult time. May his legacy continue to inspire future generations.' Full names: Cornal Hendricks Date of birth: 18 April 1988 Place of birth: Paarl School: Berg Rivier Springbok no: #855 Springbok debut province: Cheetahs Physical: 1.89m, 90kg Date of death: 14 May 2025 (Age 37) Test summary: Tests: 12 Tries: 5 First Test: 14 June 2014 – Right wing against Wales at Kings Park, Durban Last Test: 25 July 2015 – Right wing against New Zealand at Ellis Park, Johannesburg Date Opponent Venue Result Score 14 June 2014 Wales Kings Park, Durban Won 38-16 1 try 21 June 2014 Wales Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit Won 31-30 1 try 28 June 2014 Scotland Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Won 55-6 16 Aug 2014 Argentina Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Won 13-6 23 Aug 2014 Argentina Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena, Salta Won 33-31 1 try 6 Sept 2014 Australia Subiaco Oval, Perth Lost 24-23 1 try 13 Sept 2014 New Zealand Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Lost 14-10 1 try 27 Sept 2014 Australia Newlands, Cape Town Won 28-10 4 Oct 2014 New Zealand Ellis Park, Johannesburg Won 27-25 8 Nov 2014 Ireland Aviva Stadium, Dublin Lost 29-15 29 Nov 2014 Wales Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Lost 12-6 25 July 2015 New Zealand Ellis Park, Johannesburg Lost 27-20 Post your condolences below, by … Leaving a comment below, or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
15-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
SA Rugby pays tribute to Cornal Hendricks, a remarkable athlete
FILE - Cornal Hendricks is one of a few players who played for both the Springboks and the Springbok Sevens teams. Image: Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix SA Rugby president Mark Alexander paid tribute to 'remarkable athlete' Cornal Hendricks following his passing at the age of 37. Hendricks suffered a heart attack and died and on Wednesday while still in the service of the Boland Cavaliers, who over the weekend qualified for the Currie Cup Premier Division after beating Eastern Province. In 2015 Hendricks was diagnosed with a rare heart condition, a year after making his debut for the Springboks. In 2019 he returned to rugby for the Bulls, earning 115 caps and scoring 34 tries across all competitions. The Wellington-born Hendricks moved back home to Boland in 2024 where he featured in the SA Cup for the union Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading Apart from playing in 12 Tests for the Springboks in 2014 and 2015 and scoring five tries, Hendricks also represented the Springboks Seven team between 2011 and 2014, with whom he won a Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow in 2014. He was also a member of the Rugby World Cup Sevens squad in Moscow in 2013. Hendricks, who was named Springbok Sevens Player of the Year for 2013, made his senior debut in the colours of Boland 2008, before moving to the Cheetahs in 2012. In total, Hendricks played 233 first-class matches in a career spanning 17 years. 'We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Cornal Hendricks, a remarkable athlete who represented his country in sevens and fifteen-man rugby with distinction,' said Mr Alexander. 'Cornal was one of those players who loved the game and he worked extremely hard, but he always did so with a smile on his face, treating all people with respect. His energy and love of life, on and off the field, lifted his teammates and those around him. 'His contributions to the sport and his unwavering dedication will always be remembered. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife Stephaney and their children, his family, friends, and teammates during this difficult time. May his legacy continue to inspire future generations.' Weekend Argus
IOL News
15-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
SA Rugby mourns the loss of Cornal Hendricks, a 'remarkable athlete'
FILE - Cornal Hendricks is one of a few players who played for both the Springboks and the Springbok Sevens teams. Image: Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix SA Rugby president Mark Alexander paid tribute to 'remarkable athlete' Cornal Hendricks following his passing at the age of 37. Hendricks suffered a heart attack and died and on Wednesday while still in the service of the Boland Cavaliers, who over the weekend qualified for the Currie Cup Premier Division after beating Eastern Province. In 2015 Hendricks was diagnosed with a rare heart condition, a year after making his debut for the Springboks. In 2019 he returned to rugby for the Bulls, earning 115 caps and scoring 34 tries across all competitions. The Wellington-born Hendricks moved back home to Boland in 2024 where he featured in the SA Cup for the union Apart from playing in 12 Tests for the Springboks in 2014 and 2015 and scoring five tries, Hendricks also represented the Springboks Seven team between 2011 and 2014, with whom he won a Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow in 2014. He was also a member of the Rugby World Cup Sevens squad in Moscow in 2013. Hendricks, who was named Springbok Sevens Player of the Year for 2013, made his senior debut in the colours of Boland 2008, before moving to the Cheetahs in 2012. In total, Hendricks played 233 first-class matches in a career spanning 17 years. 'We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Cornal Hendricks, a remarkable athlete who represented his country in sevens and fifteen-man rugby with distinction,' said Mr Alexander. 'Cornal was one of those players who loved the game and he worked extremely hard, but he always did so with a smile on his face, treating all people with respect. His energy and love of life, on and off the field, lifted his teammates and those around him. 'His contributions to the sport and his unwavering dedication will always be remembered. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife Stephaney and their children, his family, friends, and teammates during this difficult time. May his legacy continue to inspire future generations.' @JohnGoliath82
