Hall Of Fame

SARL

SARL would like to pay tribute to the Heroes and Legends who contributed to the establishment and success of Rugby League in South Africa We honor each one of them for the lasting legacy and example that they have set for the Rugby generations to come.

Enslin Dlambulo

Enslin Dlambulo was born in Cape Town South Africa and was a student at Langa high school

He played for the western province Bantu rugby team and went on to represent the SA Africans in 3 matches against the SA Coloureds before pursuing a professional rugby league career in England

Dlambulo had played many times with Goolam Abed and on Abed’s arrival at Bradford Northern rugby league ,he was asked to recommend another South African player

The player was Enslin Dlambulo and it was in 1962 that his rugby league career began

Rudi Hasse , a fellow South African was also signed by the club

At Bradford Northern , he was recognised as one of the most disciplined and fittest players of his era playing in the centres and second row

He was hungry for success, with his strength ,agility and athleticism setting him apart from fellow players

He scored the last try for Bradford Northern before the clubs demise in 1963 after which he signed with Keighley rugby league

After his stint at Keighley he retired in 1968 and continued living in England

Dlambulo was one of South Africas greatest sporting heroes in the days of apartheid and was finally awarded his springbok colours in 2004