Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Game over for Cheetahs if they don’t qualify for Currie Cup, warns Frans Steyn

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Former Springbok Frans Steyn is coaching the Cheetahs and is worried about the implications of their form in the SA Cup.

Springbok Women to play Canada in double-headers with the Springboks in July

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The Springbok Women team contest the World Cup in August and they have secured excellent warm-up games against highly-ranked Canada.

Watch VideoGrobler back for Sharks' Challenge Cup trip to France but no Etzebeth or Fassi

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The Sharks switch their attention from the United Rugby Championship to the Challenge Cup and they have had had mixed fortunes on the injury front for their visit ...

Springboks likely to host Portugal in additional Test match

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Portugal are the latest opponents to be added to the Springboks' congested 2025 schedule

Watch VideoLions coach Van Rooyen praises Glasgow for attacking master class in the wind

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The Lions lost heavily to a Glasgow team that was at home in the blustery conditions while the Lions could not adapt.

Watch VideoPlumtree rues lost opportunities after sorry Sharks fail against Leinster

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The Sharks surrendered their unbeaten home record in the United Rugby Championship when they lost to Leinster on Saturday night.

Grizz Wyllie broke the tough guy mould, ask the veterans of Transvaal and Eastern Province

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The rugby great Alex "Grizz" Wyllie died this week and anecdotes have poured in about his unorthodox methods,

Sharks need a statement win over Leinster side bereft of Snyman and Barrett

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The Sharks host Leinster in a United Rugby Championship match in Durban on Saturday and the heat is on them to win.

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 ...

Odds on Mike: Sharks, Stormers and Bulls to win, Lions to come close in URC weekend action

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The South African teams are expected to perform well this weekend in the United Rugby Championship.

Sharks coach John Plumtree: 36 turnovers won't cut it against Leinster

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After surrendering 36 turnovers against Zebre, Sharks coach John Plumtree has identified key weaknesses to fix before facing a clinical Leinster side at Kings Park ...

‘An absolute beast’: Plumtree warns Sharks about former protégé Barrett before Leinster battle

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Sharks coach John Plumtree shares exclusive insights on 'absolute beast' Jordie Barrett ahead of Saturday's clash with Leinster, drawing from his experience coaching ...

Watch VideoBig boy Asenathi feels it will be different for the Lions — and himself — when they tackle the Warriors

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The Lions were disappointing in losing to Cardiff last week but Asenathi Ntlabakanye says it will go better against the Glasgow Warriors on Friday night.

Esterhuizen, Venter to start for Sharks against Leinster in Durban clash

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The Sharks have been boosted by returning players for their United Rugby Championship match against Leinster at the Shark Tank.

Fortress Kings Park braces for invasion as URC leaders Leinster target Sharks’ perfect home record

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With an impeccable United Rugby Championship home record on the line, the fourth-placed Sharks prepare to defend Fortress Kings Park against table-topping Leinster ...

Blitzboks hungry to win in Hong Kong for the first time

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The Springbok Sevens team have won tournaments all over the world and this weekend they hope to add Hong Kong to their list.

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 ...

Watch VideoSazi Sandi credits Stormers veterans for growth as he gets set for Ulster

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Stormers tighthead Sazi Sandi reveals how mentorship from Frans Malherbe, Neethling Fouche and Brok Harris has fast-tracked his development as he prepares to start ...

Watch VideoBig Lions fish Van der Merwe is heading for the Shark Tank

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According to reports, Lions wing Edwill van der Merwe is leaving Ellis Park at the end of this season and is joining the Sharks.

Watch VideoVan Rooyen disappointed in 'non-decision' that cost Lions dearly

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The Lions were beaten 20-17 by Cardiff in the Welsh capital at the weekend but coach Ivan van Rooyen feels his team did not get the rub of the green.

Watch VideoSharks can't blow hot and cold against Leinster warns Plumtree

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The Sharks were unconvincing in beating Zebre at the weekend and coach John Plumtree wants a big improvement when they host Leinster on Saturday.

Disappointment for Lions as they squander chances in Cardiff

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Lions face pressure in the URC after a heartbreaking 20-17 loss in Cardiff, missing crucial opportunities to secure vital points.

The weird and wonderful world of Rassie and his affinity for the Irish

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has launched a podcast series called Rassie+ and it is as entertaining as expected.

Plumtree laments poor Sharks skills against Zebre and calls for major improvement against Leinster

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The Sharks struggled to beat lowly Zebre in a United Rugby Championship match in Durban and coach John Plumtree voided his disapproval.

Watch VideoSiya Kolisi brace, but charitable Sharks almost present Zebre with the ultimate Italian job

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The Sharks laboured to an uneasy 35-34 win over plucky Zebre in a United Rugby Championship match in Durban on Saturday.