Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Bulls shut down, shut up in one-sided URC defeat to Leinster in Dublin final

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The Bulls were disappointing in losing heavily to Leinster in the United Rugby Championship inn Dublin,

Rugby World Cup 1995 I On this day: Chester Williams shines for Springboks, Ireland wilt once more in quarter-finals

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It is 30 years since Chester Williams scored a record-breaking four tries for the Springboks in a rough World Cup quarter-final clash with Western Samoa.

‘No personal issue with Evan Roos’: Rassie Erasmus rules out Bulls for Springboks-Barbarians clash, Juarno Augustus injured ...

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will field a mishmash of players for the season opener against the Barbarians on June 28, but he is not taking the visitors lightly. ...

Augustus, Van der Merwe made their presence felt as Springbok alignment camp kicks off in Cape Town

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The Springbok alignment camp is under way in Cape Town, and coach Rassie Erasmus has made significant changes at hooker and loose forward.

Watch VideoLouw, Le Roux on song as Bulls pack set up big URC win over Cardiff at Loftus

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The Bulls were too strong for Cardiff in a United Rugby Championship match in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon.

Watch VideoHenco van Wyk back as Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen picks new midfield for URC clash with Connacht

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The Lions host Connacht in a United Rugby Championship match on Saturday, and coach Ivan van Rooyen has made some interesting changes to his team.

Watch VideoMaybe time for Van Rooyen to Cash in his chips as Lions’ URC losing run continues

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The Lions' five-match losing streak has left fans frustrated and questioning whether it's time for a coaching shake-up at Ellis Park.

Watch Video‘Expert’ Williams embarrassed himself by insinuating Kitshoff retired because of Springbok Bomb Squad

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Matt Williams, a former rugby coach, controversially suggested that Steven Kitshoff's retirement is linked to the Springbok Bomb Squad, igniting a fierce debate ...

Watch VideoIvan van Rooyen backs same Lions side for Glasgow URC redemption mission

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After plummeting from 8th to 13th place, the Lions maintain an unchanged line-up for their must-win URC clash against defending champions Glasgow as coach Van Rooyen ...

Watch VideoGlasgow URC challenge will bring the best out of the Lions, says Landsberg

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Despite slipping to 13th in the URC standings after a disappointing loss in Cardiff, Lions lock Darrien Landsberg believes the upcoming challenges against Glasgow ...

Sharpeville united the world against apartheid but sporting isolation took too long — ask the All Blacks

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The Sharpeville Massacre that took place 65 years ago was condemned by the world but the All Blacks continued to play the Springboks for decades.

Watch VideoLions need new energy, different mindset in Durban heat against Sharks, says Ricardo Loubscher

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The Lions beat the Sharks 38-14 in Johannesburg last week, but assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher says it will be a different game when the same teams meet in Durban ...

Watch VideoMajor coup for Bulls as Handré Pollard set to come home

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Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard is to rejoin the Bulls after he finishes playing in England to end months of speculation as to where he will next play.

‘Form and belief’ pushing Lions to new heights as they eye Bulls scalp

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The Bulls are expected to engineer a backlash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday after their loss to the Sharks, but the Lions have enough ammunition to poop the party. ...

Incredible defiance sees Sharks rule Loftus against error-ridden Bulls

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The Sharks were missing 15 top players, including seven current Boks, and got the Bulls on a red-hot streak. But the Sharks did not get the memo, and pulled off ...

Stormers suffer Schickerling blow ahead of Bulls game

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The Stormers face a significant challenge ahead of their crucial United Rugby Championship derby against the Bulls, with influential lock JD Schickerling sidelined ...

Stormers’ hopes hang by a thread in URC

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The Stormers face a critical United Rugby Championship match against the Bulls this Saturday, with their play-off hopes hanging by a thread. Currently in 12th place, ...

Sharks subs saved the day in Cardiff

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In a thrilling match, the Sharks secured a 42-22 victory over Cardiff, showcasing the strength of their impact players despite a lengthy injury list.

Siya Kolisi rested as Vincent Tshituka leads Sharks in Cardiff, Hakeem Kunene suspended

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It is a challenging time for Sharks coach John Plumtree as he juggles a heavy injury list with the reality of Springbok requirements, while also trying to win games. ...

SA rugby teams can’t be all things to all people

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Explore the reasons behind South African rugby teams' struggles in European competitions and the implications for player management.

Lions and Bulls prosper as Shark and Stormers flounder

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South African rugby teams faced a challenging week in European competitions, with only the Lions and Bulls performing well while others struggled.

Sharks lick their wounds ahead of Cardiff

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Sharks coach John Plumtree faces a mounting injury crisis as his team prepares for a challenging match against Cardiff, following a heavy defeat to Bordeaux.

Jurenzo Julius, Siya Masuku start as Sharks hit by injuries for Battle of Bordeaux

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Sharks coach John Plumtree said on Friday that he is at his wits’ end because of the deepening injury crisis ahead of Sunday’s Champions Cup clash against Bordeaux ...

Ruan Nortjé’s return brings hope for beleaguered Bulls

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Ruan Nortjé was having a dream 2024 until he suffered a horror hamstring tear, but after two months of rehab and rare family time, he is raring to go for the Bulls ...

Racing 92 litmus test awaits rejuvenated Stormers in Paris

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Assistant coach Dawie Snyman is positive that the 2025 Stormers vintage is different from the sorry lot that began the United Rugby Championship last year.