Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Snyman delighted with 'best performance in a long time' after Blitzboks claim Vancouver title

Mike Greenaway|Published

Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman has praised his charges for their clinical performances in winning the Canada Sevens in Vancouver.

Watch VideoSix Nations drama: Italy’s historic England win and Scotland’s French rout

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Italy secured a first-ever victory over England while Scotland smashed a record 50 points past France in a weekend of Six Nations upsets that left Steve Borthwick ...

Watch VideoAll Blacks coaching shift: Dave Rennie eyes Japan-based stars to challenge Springbok dominance

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New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is reportedly pushing NZ Rugby to relax its overseas selection policy, eyeing stars like Richie Mo’unga and Brodie Retallick currently ...

Watch VideoSA Cup 2026: Boland Kavaliers and Pumas secure hard-fought away wins

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The 2026 SA Cup kicked off with the Boland Kavaliers upsetting the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein, while the defending champion Pumas survived a scare in George.

Watch VideoBasil Fawlty, the Proteas and South Africa's saddest sporting moment

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South Africans have grown accustomed to losing Word Cup cricket playoffs but the 1999 semi-final against Australia still jars. British actor John Cleese is among ...

Watch VideoNadine Roos: We are thrilled to go from zero Springbok Women's games a year to 10

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Springbok Women's star Nadine Roos says the women's game is on a strong upward trajectory in South Africa and around the world.

Watch VideoSiya Kolisi hails 'best ever' Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus after receiving Spirit of 1995 Award

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Kolisi — who was also honoured for his 100th Test cap on the November tour — received the award for his “exceptional contribution in uplifting the game and the nation, ...

Watch VideoEthan Hooker happy to follow Andre Estherhuizen into forwards as bright Springbok future beckons for SA Young Player of Year ...

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SA Rugby's Young Player of the Year, Ethan Hooker, is happy to play position in the Springbok team.

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus encouraged by early signs at Springboks’ first alignment camp

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The Springboks kicked off their 2026 season with a successful alignment camp in Cape Town, setting the stage for a thrilling year ahead.

Watch VideoAllister Coetzee, Heyneke Meyer bring Springbok pedigree to SA Cup ahead of new season

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South African rugby's second tier teams are back in action in the latest edition of the SA Cup.

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus hails World Rugby summit as Springboks prepare for law stability

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby CEO Riaan Oberholzer have expressed satisfaction following the World Rugby 'Shape of the Game' summit, confirming no ...

Watch VideoSpringboks' Tony Brown: All Blacks will bounce back, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu just needs a 'cuddle'

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Springbok attack coach Tony Brown discusses the All Blacks' coaching search and offers advice to struggling Stormers star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.

Watch VideoEXCLUSIVE | SAIDS CEO hits back at UK media claims of 'rampant' South African doping

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The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) does not agree with a UK report that says there is a doping cloud over the Springboks.

Watch VideoEvolve or perish: Assistant coach Flannery warns Springboks ahead of 2027 World Cup

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Springbok defence coach Jerry Flannery warns that South Africa must evolve in 2026 to avoid a World Cup exit in Australia next year.

Watch VideoWhy South Africa may never host the Rugby World Cup again

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SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer warns that World Rugby’s focus on high-revenue markets like the USA and Middle East may leave the Springboks without a home World Cup. ...

Watch VideoSpringbok brand 'in rude health' as SA Rugby targets profitable 2026 season

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SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer and coach Rassie Erasmus have hailed the stability of South African rugby, with a 14-match season and new global tournaments set to ...

Watch VideoLions prepare for Ntlabakanye doping verdict with Weilbach signing

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The Lions have secured former Junior Springbok Corne Weilbach as cover for Asenathi Ntlabakanye, who faces a career-defining doping hearing in late March.

Watch VideoFormer Springbok Ivan van Zyl to swap Saracens for Sharks as Williams departs

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Former Bulls and Springbok scrumhalf Ivan van Zyl is reportedly heading to Durban to join the Sharks as a replacement for the Japan-bound Grant Williams.

Watch VideoThe 11 uncapped 'Springbok bolters': Who will pass the Rassie test in 2026?

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Rassie Erasmus has invited 11 uncapped players to the first Springbok alignment camp of 2026. We break down the " interviews" and identify which youngsters are most ...

Watch VideoJP Pietersen blames defensive meltdowns and errors for Sharks' heavy defeat to Bulls

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Sharks coach JP Pietersen says his team was overwhelmed by the Bulls' ability to score tires in quick succession.

Watch VideoBulls coach Ackermann: Success is written in ice — tomorrow the sun shines again

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Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has praised his players for a polished performance against the Sharks but says they will keep their feet on the ground.

Bulls' Coetzee thrilled with SA Derby victory as Sharks' Esterhuizen laments 'soft moments'

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The Bulls emphatically beat the Sharks in the URC derby in Pretoria to advance into the top eight while the Sharks are in a perilous position.

Rampant Bulls gore Sharks into humiliating URC defeat at Loftus Versfeld

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A scintillating four-try blitz in the first half set the tone as the Bulls dismantled a struggling Sharks side 41-12 in Pretoria.

Watch VideoGAME DAY I The Bulls favourites at Loftus but the Sharks have Andre 'the Giant' at the helm

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The Bulls host the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday evening in a URC derby that is shaping up to be brutal showdown.

Watch VideoBulls firm favourites in SA Derby but do the Shark have another fairytale Loftus victory in them?

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The SA Derby between the Bulls and the Sharks in Pretoria could come down to the aerial battle and the strength of the Bulls' bench.