Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Namibia’s loss is South Africa’s gain as ‘The Boogie Man’ Jurenzo Julius sets his sights on Springboks

Mike Greenaway|Published

Sharks centre Jurenzo Julius is knocking on the Springbok door after an invitation to the recent alignment camp and his winning of the Junior Springbok of the Year ...

Springbok hooker Dweba to leave Stormers for English Premiership

Mike Greenaway|Published

Stormers hooker Joseph Dweba is entering a new phase in his career with a move England and the Exeter Chiefs.

Stormers' Dobson spoilt for choice as he puts his backline puzzle together

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Stormers visit the Scarlets this weekend in a United Rugby Championship fixture that marks the return of Springboks Sacha Feinberg Mngomezulu and Damian Willemse. ...

Horn wants Lions to keep focused in tour opener against Cardiff

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Lions play Cardiff on Friday evening and captain Francke Horn wants his team to learn from the mistakes they made in their loss to the Sharks.

Lions will have their hands full again Welsh rugby's leading light

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Lions are in Wales to play Cardiff in a United Rugby Championship match on Friday and some of their players have had it as tough as the national team.

EXCLUSIVE | Springbok Eben Etzebeth's comeback for the Sharks on hold once more

Mike Greenaway|Published

Springbok legend Eben Etzebeth has been fighting a long-term battle with concussion and while his comeback is imminent, it won't be this week.

EXCLUSIVE | Sharks learnt their lesson in 'URC series' against Lions, says forwards coach Lemmer

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks are in United Rugby Championship action on Saturday when Zebre visit Durban and forwards coach Philip Lemmer says the Italians wont be underestimated. ...

The Springboks are the best team in the world because they transformed

Mike Greenaway|Updated

Transformation in South African sport continues to cause controversy but the success of the Springboks illustrates that integration works.

Odds on Mike — Wales to run England close in Six Nations clash

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Six Nations holds centre stage this weekend and Independent Media Rugby writer Mike Greenaway is tipping Wales to upset England in Cardiff.

Sharks recognised for outstanding commitment to transformation

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks won an award at the SA Rugby Awards on Thursday for good governance and commitment to transformation.

2025 is the most important year in Rassie's planning for the 2027 World Cup

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Springboks will play 15 matches in 2025 as their build up the 2027 World Cup gains momentum.

Sharks well placed for glory as Plumtree's tenure hits the half-way mark

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks had a shaky start under returning coach John Plumtree 18 months ago but solid foundations have been put in place.

Frans Steyn admits he fluffed his lines in coaching debut with Cheetahs

Mike Greenaway|Published

The famous former Springbok and Cheetah Frans Steyn has switched to a coaching role at the Cheetahs ...

Rassie Erasmus encouraged by willingness of older Springboks to pass on knowledge

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Springboks have concluded an alignment camp in Cape Town and coach Rassie Erasmus says he achieved his objectives.

Criticism of the Bomb Squad is 'plain daft' says Eddie Jones

Mike Greenaway|Published

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus pioneered the use of forward-dominated bench splits and veteran coach Eddie Jones says the tactic makes perfect sense.

Arrogant Ireland must eat humble pie after humiliation in Dublin

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Ireland rugby team has enjoyed an excellent run of success but some feel it has been tarnished by arrogance and that the law looks the other way when they transgress. ...

Etzebeth primed for URC comeback against Zebre next week

Mike Greenaway|Published

Springbok bruiser Eben Etzebeth is on the mend after a long injury layoff and could play for the Sharks next week in their United Rugby Championship match against ...

Rassie pleased as Boks begin laying foundations for the year

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Springboks are busy with an alignment camp in Cape Town as they take their first steps towards their 2025 international programme,

Old dog Mapimpi to teach Sharks pups new tricks

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks have signed Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi for two more years with a view to him mentoring young backline players.

Cheetahs to host Georgia ahead of match against Boks

Mike Greenaway|Published

Georgia will have a hit-out against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein before their big Test against the Springboks in July.

Rassie spot on about Boks gate crashing the Six Nations

Mike Greenaway|Published

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has had his say about whether the Springboks should join the Six Nations or remain in the Rugby Championship.

Proud Plumtree delighted Sharks could survive ‘war of attrition’ to down Lions

Mike Greenaway|Published

Sharks coach John Plumtree was a happy coach after his team turned around their fortunes by beating the Lions and winning the SA Shield in the United Rugby Championship ...

Siya Kolisi on the double as Sharks rise from the ashes to clinch SA Shield in URC win over Lions

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks completed a remarkable turnaround against the Lions when they turned an Ellis Park rout into victory at Kings Park on Saturday to land then the SA Shield ...

Rassie Erasmus won’t leave Willie le Roux stranded on 98 not out for the Springboks

Mike Greenaway|Published

Willie le Roux has been playing fullback for the Springboks since 2013, and his career is drawing to a close. But coach Rassie Erasmus would like to get him to 100 ...

Good news for Western Province as administration is lifted

Mike Greenaway|Published

Western Province rugby was put under administration in 2021 due to dire financial circumstance in but this chapter has come to an end.

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