Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Watch VideoExcited Lions are in history-making mode as they await Leinster URC quarter-final

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The Lions play Leinster in the URC quarterfinals on May 30 in Dublin. The Joburgers are relishing their underdog status.

Watch VideoConnacht hold the key to South Africa's ambitions beyond the URC quarter-finals

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Following a disappointing continental campaign, the pressure shifts heavily to the Bulls, Stormers, and Lions to conquer a treacherous away-draw matrix in the URC ...

Watch VideoAgeing icons force Rassie Erasmus to fast-track the next generation of Springbok loosies

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South Africa's loose forward stocks are overflowing and Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is managing it wisely.

Leinster will front up in Champions Cup final as well as URC quarter against Lions, says Jaque Fourie

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The Lions are in Dublin awaiting their URC quarter-final against Leinster on May 30. While they wait, their opponents are playing a tough Champions Cup final against ...

Watch VideoBoost for Blitzboks as Gino Cupido, Dewald Human return for World Champs in Spain, France

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The Blitzboks squad to play World Championship matches in Europe has been announced, with two experienced stars back from injury

Watch VideoKevin Foote hails Junior Boks' ability to 'stay on task' during runaway victory over Chile

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On Thursday, the Junior Springboks began the U20 International Series with a massive defeat of Chile in Cape Town

Watch VideoSA influence strong in Bordeaux team, former Bok coach with Leinster in Champions Cup final

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The Champions Cup final takes place on Saturday in Spain. Several South Africans will be playing for Bordeaux while former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is with ...

Watch VideoRuan Nortje’s Bulls milestone injects emotional fuel into Munster quarter-final

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With defending champions Munster heading to a roaring Loftus Versfeld, the Bulls have been handed the ultimate extra layer of motivation.

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus happy with alignment camp outcome but 'how we play is what counts'

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The three-day Springbok alignment camp in Cape Town concluded on Thursday. Coach Rassie Erasmus said boxes have been ticked.

Watch VideoLions flank Ruan Venter out for rest of year after knee surgery, ending his valid Springbok hopes

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Lions flank Ruan Venter is not only out of the Lions' URC campaign but will not feature for the Springboks this year after having been in Rassie Erasmus's plans. ...

Watch VideoSharks flyhalf Vusi Moyo to marshal Baby Boks in clash with Chile in Cape Town

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The high-riding Junior Springboks are involved in a tournament in Cape Town. On Thursday afternoon they host Chile at Rondebosch Boys' High

Watch VideoA lame horse: How the once-mighty Super Rugby lost its mojo after 30 years

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The southern hemisphere's showpiece competition, Super Rugby, has lost its lustre and is in danger of collapsing unless dramatic change is made.

Watch VideoLoss of Springboks Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Morne van den Berg could force Rassie Erasmus' hand

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An 18-month doping ban for Asenathi Ntlabakanye and a torn biceps for Morne van den Berg have thrown a major spanner into the Springboks' winter planning.

The Tank returns: Thomas du Toit headlines star-studded Sharks recruits for new URC season

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As the United Rugby Championship season draws to a close, the Sharks say goodbye to some players and welcome newcomers.

Watch VideoHome comforts and major injury boosts fuel Stormers' pursuit of URC quarter-final revenge over Cardiff

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After a bruising tour of the UK, the Stormers return to Cape Town on real grass, welcoming back Ruhan Nel and Seabelo Senatla for a high-stakes URC quarter-final ...

Watch VideoThere is even more to Siyaya than fullback, flyhalf — the teen sensation is an SA Schools wing

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Zekhethelo Siyaya raised eyebrows with his thrilling recent performances for the Sharks at flyhalf and fullback, but he can also play wing.

Baby Bok as 'English as biltong' faces a storm of objection to selection for England

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The former Junior Springbok Benhard Janse van Rensburg is taking part in an England training camp, but his presence is not popular.

Rassie Erasmus celebrated by presidency as Springbok alignment camp begins

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has been awarded the National Order of Ikhamanga in Gold for his inspirational leadership and contribution to South African unity. ...

Easier travel loads for Lions, Sharks, Stormers, Bulls as fixture list for new URC season unveiled

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As the current United Rugby Championship season hits the playoff stage, the fixture list for the next season has already been announced.

Watch VideoURC quarter-finals: Ackermann demands better execution as Bulls set up Munster clash

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Despite a 45-19 victory over Benetton at Loftus Versfeld, Bulls coach Johan Ackermann warns his side must eliminate " soft moments" ahead of their quarter-final ...

Watch VideoSharks' recruitment strategy going forward vital to their recovery after poor URC season

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One of the reasons the Sharks have under-achieved over the last decade has been their hit-and-miss recruitment and player retention.

Benetton make Bulls sweat but home URC quarter-final nailed for Loftus Versfeld side

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The Bulls locked down a home URC quarter-final with a seven-try 45–19 victory over a gritty Benetton side at Loftus Versfeld.

Watch VideoGAME DAY | All the URC play-off permutations as Lions make history and Bulls chase home comforts

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As the Stormers slip up in Wales, the Lions celebrate a historic milestone and prepare for a straight shoot-out to secure a local derby in Pretoria.

Watch VideoCardiff were more desperate than us, says Stormers coach John Dobson

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From five-metre failures to costly yellow cards, we look at where it all went wrong for the Stormers against a fired-up Cardiff outfit.

Watch VideoBulls coach Ackermann ahead of URC Benetton clash: We are not over the line yet

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Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has warned his players against underestimating Benetton in the final round URC fixture in Pretoria on Saturday.