Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Watch VideoEmile van Heerden puts injury curse behind him to step up to the plate for Sharks

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Former Junior Springbok Emile van Heerden has been jinxed by injuries in his short career. He was excellent for the Sharks last week and is hoping for more of the ...

Watch VideoCobus Wiese: Bulls must fight fire with fire against 'desperate' Munster in URC clash

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Springbok lock Cobus Wiese warns the Bulls to match Munster’s desperation at Loftus Versfeld while confirming he has signed a three-year contract extension in Pretoria. ...

Watch VideoAll Blacks: Dave Rennie mirrors Rassie Erasmus’s bold blueprint with backroom picks

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New Zealand coach Dave Rennie has secured a " policy departure" by appointing Scotsman Mike Blair to his staff, as the All Blacks prepare for a high-stakes Nations ...

Watch VideoEmile van Heerden: Sharks lock eyes Springbok legacy without the 'burden'

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Sharks lock Emile van Heerden reflects on the influence of his father, former Springbok Fritz van Heerden, as he carves out his own path ahead of Friday’s clash ...

Watch VideoBulls v Munster: Cobus Wiese warns of 'hurting' Irish giants at Loftus

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Bulls utility forward Cobus Wiese says his team is expecting backlash from Munster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday after the Irishmen copped a hiding in Durban last ...

Watch VideoURC state of play I South African franchises hunt second ‘full house’ after 20-point weekend

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The Stormers, Bulls, Lions, and Sharks secured a perfect 20 points from a possible 20 in the latest URC round. We preview the upcoming fixtures as the SA teams look ...

Watch VideoIvan van Rooyen’s ‘LIV Golf’ vision for Lions as URC play-off dream nears

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Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen reveals how a visit to the LIV Golf event at Steyn City inspired his vision for the franchise, as " The Pride" sit seventh in the ...

Watch Video'Ugly win' better than a beautiful loss as Stormers move to second

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Stormers captain Ruhan Nel and coach John Dobson reflect on a " messy" 29-21 URC victory over the Dragons, which moved the Cape Town side into second place on the ...

Watch VideoStormers climb to second despite scrappy bonus-point win over Dragons

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The Stormers moved to second in the URC standings after a 29-21 bonus-point victory over the Dragons at DHL Stadium, despite a performance riddled with errors.

Watch VideoBulls coach Ackermann: Cardiff win nice but we have to fight every week to make play-offs

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Bulls coach Johan Ackermann warns his side that there is " no room for error" in the URC playoff race despite a dominant five-try victory over Cardiff.

Watch VideoLions coach Cash van Rooyen: We are proud of winning SA Shield but there will be no hangover

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Following a dominant 54-17 victory over Edinburgh, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen insists his side won't lose focus as they chase their first-ever URC playoff spot. ...

Watch VideoGAME DAY I Lions have golden opportunity to climb URC ladder against Edinburgh at Ellis Park

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The in-form Lions will want to make it three wins in a row in the URC when they host Edinburgh at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon. The Lions recently beat the Sharks ...

Watch VideoFrom buying to breeding: Sharks reveal strategic shift in recruitment philosophy

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CEO Shaun Bryans and coach JP Pietersen reveal a refined recruitment strategy aimed at ending the " plummet" of the international windows. We look at the shift towards ...

Watch VideoBelligerent Bulls bounce back to carve Cardiff to sheds in emphatic URC victory at Loftus

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Handré Pollard’s tactical boot and Kurt-Lee Arendse’s " milliseconds of magic" were too much for the Welsh visitors. Despite a shaky start, the Bulls cruised to ...

Watch VideoGAME DAY I Bulls need more than improved attitude to beat in-form Cardiff at Loftus

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With playoff hopes on the line, the Bulls must bounce back from last week's defeat against the Stormers and secure a vital victory over Cardiff in Pretoria.

Watch VideoWin or bust for Sharks in the URC as old friends Munster return to 'scene of the crime'

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Twelve months after the infamous penalty shootout and Jaden Hendrikse’s " wink," the Sharks face a must-win rematch. We look at the 11th-hour pressure on JP Pietersen’s ...

Watch VideoSpringboks in their sights: Can Wales’ off-loading game stun the world champions?

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The rugby community will be hoping Wales have turned the corner after beating Italy last week, but the Boks can afford to rest players when they host Wales in July. ...

Watch VideoBulls need to rediscover their 'desperation' in URC clash against Cardiff at Loftus

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Ruan Nortje hasn't held back in his assessment of why the Bulls faltered at Loftus last week. As they prepare to host a tactical Cardiff side, the Bulls skipper ...

Watch VideoSpringboks in their sights: Can Finn Russell’s magic overcome Bok depth?

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After a rollercoaster Six Nations campaign, Scotland head to Pretoria in July to face the Springboks, setting up a tantalising fly-half battle between Finn Russell ...

Watch VideoJordan Hendrikse expects 'personal' Munster battle following 'Winkgate' drama

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In the quarterfinals of the last URC, the Sharks defeated Munster in a controversial penalty shootout in which Jaden Hendrikse was accused of a spoiling tactic. ...

Watch VideoBulls lock Ruan Nortje demands clinical response for Cardiff clash

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The Bulls were there own worst enemies in their loss to the Stormers. Lock Ruan Nortje says they know what to fix for Friday's match against Cardiff.

Carlu Sadie, JJ van der Mescht the bolters in Rassie's Springbok squad for virtual alignment camp

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Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has invited two uncapped players to join his virtual alignment camp for overseas-based players.

Watch VideoSebastian de Klerk blow for Bulls as they lick wounds after Stormers defeat

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The Bulls’ URC top-four hopes have taken a massive blow as star back Sebastian de Klerk and centre Harold Vorster are ruled out ahead of a must-win clash against ...

Watch VideoSpringboks in their sights: Why Borthwick’s men are Rassie Erasmus’ biggest mystery

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After a chaotic Six Nations campaign that saw them plummet to sixth in the world rankings, England prepare for a July showdown against the Springboks. We examine ...

Watch VideoSharks re-sign Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch, invest in Junior Springbok hooker Mnebelele

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Double World Cup winners Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch extend their stays in Durban to mentor a rising crop of Junior Springboks at the Shark Tank.