Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Watch VideoSharks have lots to learn after failed URC campaign, says JP Pietersen

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The Sharks' pursuit of a United Rugby Championship quarter-final spot officially ended in Edinburgh on Friday night, leaving coach JP Pietersen to reflect on a campaign ...

Watch VideoOut of the wilderness: Why the Cheetahs’ URC lifeline is a long-overdue justice

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After years of being treated as the " poor relation" of South African rugby, the Cheetahs are reportedly on the verge of a sensational return to the United Rugby ...

Rampant Lions destroy Connacht to march into URC quarter-finals

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The Lions continued their unprecedented run in the United Rugby Championship when they thrashed Connacht at Ellis Park on Saturday night,

Watch VideoLights out for Sharks in URC after Edinburgh second-half blitz secures victory

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The Sharks lost to Edinburgh on Friday night to slip out of contention for a place in the United Rugby Championship playoffs.

Watch VideoBulls coach Ackermann: Kurt-Lee could make the difference against dangerous Scarlets

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The Bulls conclude their month-long European tour with a URC match against the Scarlets on Saturday night. Coach Johan Ackerman is thrilled to welcome back some ...

Sharks owner Masotti wonders if lie detector tests could get to the bottom of uncontested scrums in Ospreys match

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The drama following the Sharks' loss to the Ospreys a week ago has taken an interesting new turn, with Sharks owner Marco Masotti questioning the truthfulness of ...

Watch VideoGAME DAY I Faint URC hopes or not, Sharks fans demand a better performance in URC clash with Edinburgh

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The Sharks play their last away game of the United Rugby Championship on Friday night against Edinburgh. After losing last week, the Sharks have to lift their game ...

Watch VideoBulls wheel out heavy forward artillery for final tour match against Scarlets

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The Bulls will be spearheaded by the formidable Wilco Louw for Saturday night's URC match against the Scarlets in Wales.

Watch VideoBattle of the Sharks coaches as Edinburgh go up against JP Pietersen's men in URC clash

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The Sharks visit Edinburgh on Friday night for a URC fixture where the home team has strong links to the visitors.

Watch VideoBulls coach Johan Ackermann hails Marcell Coetzee’s leadership ahead of vital Scarlets clash

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Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has lauded captain Marcell Coetzee for his pivotal role in the team’s resurgence. After a dominant win over the Dragons, the Bulls ...

Watch VideoSiya Kolisi returns for 50th sharks cap as injury crisis forces midfield shuffle

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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi makes his long-awaited return from injury for the Sharks' URC clash against Edinburgh. However, coach JP Pietersen faces a midfield ...

Watch VideoCheetahs, Griquas, and Pumas to face international stars in revamped Toyota Challenge

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The Toyota Challenge returns in 2026 with an expanded format featuring the Cheetahs, Griquas, and Pumas. Georgia’s Black Lion, Portugal, and Romania ‘A’ head to ...

Watch VideoLate tackles on try-scorers, nefarious tactics to win games ... the Sharks have seen it all

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The Sharks' 21-17 loss to the Ospreys last week was shrouded in controversy. But as long as the game has been played, there have been late tackles and dubious tactical ...

Watch VideoBREAKING I Citing commissioner closes case on Ethan Hooker incident

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The United Rugby Championship citing commissioner has cleared Luke Morgan of wrongdoing following the injury to Ethan Hooker, despite public fury and the Ospreys ...

Watch VideoBulls captain Marcell Coetzee sheds light on the tactical shift driving the Bulls’ top-eight charge

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The Bulls are in Wales to play the Scarlets on Saturday. Last week the Bulls ground out a win over the Dragons, and captain Marcell Coetzee says they don't care ...

Watch VideoBulls' Marco van Staden embraces the technical challenge of hooker after bench impact

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Burly flank Marco van Staden was a backline player at school. Now he is making a name for himself as a hooker at the Bulls.

Watch VideoEthan Hooker injury blow: Springboks versatility tested ahead of Nations Cup

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Ethan Hooker's dislocated shoulder creates a selection headache for Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Springboks’ 2026 international season. We analyse the midfield depth ...

Watch VideoCaptain Marcell Coetzee climbs ladder into pantheon of Bulls greats

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Marcell Coetzee on Saturday becomes one of the Bulls' most capped captains. He has paid tribute to his teammates ahead of Saturday's match against the Scarlets.

Watch VideoBulls skipper Marcell Coetzee: We have never beaten Scarlets in Wales, this game is huge

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The Bulls beat the Dragons last week in the first match of their URC tour. This week they play another Welsh side, the Scarlets, who have been their bogey team.

Watch VideoJoey Mongalo on Sharks faint URC hopes: Where there is life, there is hope

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The Sharks are in a life and death struggle to make the URC playoffs. Defence coach Joey Mongalo has not given up hope.

Watch VideoFrom sweat to silverware: The Stellenbosch secret behind Blitzboks' Hong Kong triumph

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With the SVNS World Championship in Valladolid looming next month, the Blitzboks are already resetting their focus on the physical and mental demands required to ...

Watch VideoBREAKING I Sharks ask URC to investigate Hooker incident in match against Ospreys

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The Sharks have officially requested a URC citing commissioner investigation into Luke Morgan’s late tackle on Ethan Hooker, which resulted in a dislocated shoulder. ...

Watch VideoFranco Smith hails ‘Springbok-quality’ Lions after Ellis Park demolition

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Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith believes several Lions players are ready for the Springboks after his side was walloped 54-12 in Johannesburg.

Watch VideoIvan van Rooyen hails Lions’ maturity in dominant revenge win over Glasgow Warriors

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Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen praised his side’s tactical execution after a 54-12 demolition of Glasgow Warriors secured a historic URC quarter-final spot.

Watch VideoRampant Lions crush Warriors to announce themselves as URC title contenders

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The Lions delivered a superb performance in beating United Rugby Championship log leaders Glasgow at Ellis Park on Saturday.