Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Watch VideoBlitzboks in Singapore starting blocks after banking precious Cape Town win

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The Blitzboks are chasing a title win in Singapore, which has not been a happy hunting ground for them

Watch VideoSharks loose-forward crisis: JP Pietersen weighs up midfield shift for Stormers rematch

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Sharks coach JP Pietersen might have to resort to extraordinary measures for Saturday's URC match against the Stormers in Durban.

Watch VideoBrendan Venter to return to full-time role at Saracens but Sharks not fully out the picture

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Former Springbok Brendan Venter has rejoined Saracens, the London club that has a close association with the Sharks.

Watch VideoJohan Ackermann demands more from Bulls ahead of Lions ‘revenge’ derby

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The Bulls return from their unbeaten tour in confident mood but coach Johan Ackermann says they need to be better to beat the Lions this week.

Watch VideoSA Rugby CEO issues hands-off warning to All Blacks over Tony Brown

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SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer says Tony Brown and his fellow Springbok assistants have been offered contract extension until 2031.

Watch VideoTony Brown's patriotism will pull at his Kiwi heart strings but will he 'defect' to the All Blacks?

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Six months out form the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour, Tony Brown is the subject of a tug-of-war between the Springboks and the All Blacks. But will he leave the ...

Watch VideoThe walking wounded: Johan Ackermann's Bulls face injury headache ahead of Lions derby

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The Bulls return to South Africa with two wins from two on the road, but Johan Ackermann faces a race against time to ready his " sore bodies" for the Lions.

Watch VideoBulls hit back at their critics with two gutsy wins on the road at Pau and Edinburgh

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Following a gritty 19-17 comeback victory against Edinburgh, the Bulls have silenced the critics and hauled themselves back into the URC play-off conversation.

Watch VideoDaggers are out in New Zealand as Israel smotes NZ Rugby for firing All Blacks coach Robertson

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There is rising discontent in New Zealand over the manner in which All Blacks coach Scott Robertson was sacked.

Watch VideoSpringboks to conclude Greatest Rivalry series with All Blacks in the United States

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The final match of the four-Test series between South Africa and New Zealand this year will he held in the USA.

Watch VideoJP Pietersen confident Sharks can confound critics and upset Stormers on their home turf

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Sharks coach JP Pietersen says rugby games are won on grass not paper, and he has the team to beat the Stormers.

Watch VideoIt's URC playoffs or bust for focused Lions as they line up Ospreys in tour finale

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The Lions complete their overseas tour with a must-win URC match against the Ospreys in Wales.

Watch VideoAndre The Giant to lead Sharks from the front in URC clash with Stormers

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Sharks coach JP Pietersen has named a formidable team to play the Stormers in a URC clash in the Cape.

Watch VideoStormers' Wandisile Simelane credits ‘homecoming’, Norman Laker for defensive growth

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Wandisile Simelane has long been praised for his magical attacking skills, but as he prepares to face the Sharks' physical midfield, it is his defensive evolution ...

Watch VideoHome and away series with Stormers is watershed time for misfiring Sharks

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The underdog Sharks will believe they can upset the Stormers in their upcoming fortnight of URC matches.

Watch VideoKiwi rugby critic labels Bok coach Rassie 'childish' for Tony Brown 'I'm staying' video

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The hullabaloo around the sacking of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson shows no sign of dying down.

Watch VideoBok Women to host US Eagles in double headers with Springboks in July

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The Springbok Women have a thrilling 2026 itinerary, with Tests against the USA added to their series against the Black Ferns.

Watch VideoThe Lions' SJ Kotze a 'flyhalf trapped in a prop’s body' eyeing the Springbok jersey

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At just 23, Lions prop SJ Kotze is redefining what it means to be a prop.

Watch VideoVictory for Bulls at Edinburgh will confirm drought-breaking win at Pau was no fluke

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The Bulls must follow up their win in France last week with victory in Scotland on Friday if their fans are to believe the wheel has turned.

Rassie’s R-rated social media tactics: Why the Springbok boss remains South Africa’s untouchable maverick

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is up to his social media tricks again, but South Africans love it.

Watch VideoStormers, Bulls face tough last 16 opponents; Sharks up for a challenge; Lions, Cheetahs lose out

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There was good and bad news for South Africa's rugby teams after a weekend of European Cup action.

Watch VideoHeartbreak for Cheetahs as Racing 92 snatch late victory in Paris

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The Cheetahs suffered a heart-breaking last-minute defeat to Racing 92 in a Challenge Cup clash on Sunday night.

Watch VideoLions must turn Challenge Cup disappointment into URC success

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The Lions have been eliminated from the Challenge Cup after a 20-20 draw with Perpignan. Despite a dominant scrum and a 10-point lead, the Gauteng side lost out ...

Brown is staying put with the Boks, there is no two ways about it says Rassie

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Rassie Erasmus has indicated that assistant coach Tony Brown has pinned his colours to the Springbok mast.

Watch VideoBulls' Ackermann focused on performance, not permutations in Champions Cup clash with Pau

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Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says his team must show accountability to their fans and the Bulls jersey if they are to snap their losing streak.