Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

White brings out the heavy artillery for assault on Munster fortress in crunch URC clash

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The Bulls play Munster in a United Rugby Championship match in Limerick on Saturday, and coach Jake White has picked his best team.

Wolhuter back at flyhalf for URC clash with Benetton at Ellis Park

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The Lions have made changes to their team for Saturday's URC match against Benetton at Ellis Park

Plumtree warns Sharks: Talent alone won’t secure URC win over Edinburgh

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As the Sharks prepare to face Edinburgh with fourteen Springboks on the field, coach John Plumtree warns that talent alone won't guarantee victory in this crucial ...

Watch Video‘Expert’ Williams embarrassed himself by insinuating Kitshoff retired because of Springbok Bomb Squad

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Matt Williams, a former rugby coach, controversially suggested that Steven Kitshoff's retirement is linked to the Springbok Bomb Squad, igniting a fierce debate ...

Durban teams DHS and Westville look good on day one of Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival

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Schoolboy rugby was at its best on day one at the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival in Durban.

Springboks legend Eben Etzebeth to captain Sharks in United Rugby Championship clash against Edinburgh

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Eben Etzebeth's return from injury boosts the Sharks as they prepare for a pivotal URC clash against Edinburgh, aiming for victory on the road.

Etzebeth spearheads powerful Sharks squad for overseas tour to Edinburgh, Ulster

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The Sharks have been boosted by a bunch of returning Springboks for their United Rugby Championship tour to the UK.

Stormers could have star lock Schickerling back for vital URC clash with Connacht this weekend

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The Stormers have four league games left in the United Rugby Championship and must win them all to secure a playoff spot.

Watch VideoLeinster could be better than Ireland, says Franco Smith after Glasgow hammered in Dublin

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The Leinster rugby team continues to set the standards in European club rugby and smashed Glasgow at the weekend in the Champions Cup.

Watch VideoCheetahs hit form as race to qualify for the Currie Cup hots up in SA Cup

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The top four finishers in the SA Cup will qualify for the Currie Cup premier division and the points table is getting interesting.

Etzebeth, Fassi boost for Sharks as they set URC sights on Edinburgh, Ulster

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The business end of the United Rugby Championship has arrived and the Sharks have been lifted by the return of a quartet of Springboks.

Kearsney Easter Festival promises the best of schoolboy rugby

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The Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival is into its 16th year and some of the top schools in South Africa will be in action.

Remembering Morne Steyn's magical moment against the Lions and Bakkies' sweet pearlers

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The second Test between the Springboks and the Lions in 2009 was notoriously tough but it it also had some amusing moments.

Griquas, Pumas set the SA Cup pace as race hots up for Currie Cup spots

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The SA Cup has been dominated by Griquas and the Pumas but the carrot of the Currie Cup gives the other teams plenty to play for.

Watch VideoInjury opens Springboks door: Roos and Hanekom compete for Wiese’s No 8 spot

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As Springboks lose Jasper Wiese to neck surgery, Rassie Erasmus faces a selection dilemma with Evan Roos and Cameron Hanekom emerging as frontrunners for the crucial ...

Watch VideoSA teams are well placed for URC success after poor overall showing in the European Cups

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Only the Bulls survive in the Challenge Cup but all four South African franchises can make the United Rugby Championship playoffs.

Sharks crash out of the Challenge Cup in Lyon as focus shifts firmly to URC

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The Sharks rested top players for their Challenge Cup match in Lyon and it was no surprise when they lost.

South Africa should look to the Leinster model to avoid hot-and-cold performances at provincial level

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South Africa's provincial teams blow hot and cold over a season that extends from January to December, but there is a solution.

Opportunity knocks for youthful Sharks in Challenge Cup clash in Lyon

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The Sharks play Lyon on Sunday night in a Challenge Cup knockout game and coach John Plumtree has sent a young side to do the job.

Brave Blitzboks sink Argentina to stay alive in the Singapore Sevens

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The Blitzboks showed character to come from behind to beat champions Argentina in the Singapore Sevens.

Watch VideoRising star Hatton captains young Sharks as top Springboks rested for Lyon Challenge Cup playoff

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The Sharks have rested 14 senior players for Sunday's Challenge Cup playoff against Lyon, opting to prioritise their URC campaign while giving captain Nick Hatton ...

Plumtrees set for family reunion when Scarlets play Sharks in Durban next month

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The Sharks play the Scarlets at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in their last United Rugby Championship match in May, and it will be father versus son.

Sean Everitt’s Edinburgh wary of Lions X-factor players in Challenge Cup knockout

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The Lions host Edinburgh in a Challenge Cup match on Friday night, and their coach, Sean Everitt, is expecting them to be much improved.

Watch VideoBulls Daisies rewarded with big turnout in Springbok Women's touring squad for France, Spain

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The Springbok Women's squad to tour France and Spain has been announced by coach Swys de Bruin.

Sharks are confident of bouncing back from Leinster against Lyon in Challenge Cup

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The Sharks travel to Lyon on Sunday for a Challenge Cup match and defence coach Joey Mongalo says his side has shaken off the disappointment of losing to Leinster. ...

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