South African rugby writer and senior sports journalist who primarily covers rugby union, especially the Springboks, United Rugby Championship and other major competitions. He does match analysis and commentary, including player performance, key tactics, and match previews or reviews. His feature articles and commentary pieces offer insight into team dynamics, player milestones and major rugby events. Watch Koopman's podcast The Last Word on Rugby on the YouTube channel The Clutch: www.youtube.com/@TheClutchZA
The Southern Guards are just four shots off the lead as they head into the final round of LIV Golf Singapore, thanks to a strong performance from Dean Burmester. ...
With the URC clash between the Bulls and Stormers on the horizon, all eyes are on the electrifying individual duels that could determine the outcome of this North-South ...
The Stormers are counting on their experienced players to gain an edge against the formidable Bulls in a crucial North-South derby, a match that could define their ...
With captain Ruhan Nel and experienced players returning, the Stormers are set for a thrilling North-South derby against the Bulls, a match that could define their ...
Overcoming mid-round stumbles during the second round, the Southern Guards captain kept himself in contention in Singapore, sitting just three shots off the pace ...
As the Bulls and Stormers clash in a highly anticipated North-South derby, we look at five key areas that wlll likely determine the winner of this thrilling URC ...
For the Bulls, momentum is a fragile ally; for the Stormers, it is a lost spark they are desperate to reclaim. We break down why Saturday’s 80-minute battle at Loftus ...
Louis Oosthuizen is finding form at the right time, opening strongly in Singapore a week before LIV Golf arrives in South Africa.
In the latest episode of The Last Word on Rugby, the panel looks ahead to the Springboks’ international season after the first alignment camp, discusses Malcolm ...
As the Bulls and Stormers gear up for a thrilling North-South derby, both teams face a critical moment in their URC playoff ambitions.
Louis Oosthuizen’s Southern Guards GC finished a strong fourth in Hong Kong as Jon Rahm snapped a 539-day individual title drought and 4Aces GC returned to the winner’s ...
An in-form Bulls team will aim to capitalise on the Stormers’ recent struggles in a high-stakes URC derby in Pretoria this coming Saturday.
After battling a serious back injury that nearly led to his retirement, Springbok stalwart Frans Malherbe is on the road to recovery and training again, raising ...
Despite a bogey-free round, Dean Burmester's missed birdie opportunities left him two shots off the lead at LIV Golf Hong Kong, as he prepares for a crucial final ...
Lions prop Conraad van Vuuren has been handed a four-match suspension, that could be reduced to three, for a dangerous tackle in the derby against the Stormers, ...
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, the newly crowned South African URC Player of the Year, shares his thoughts on the pressure of playing for the Stormers and their quest ...
Despite battling a stiff neck, South African golfer Dean Burmester mounts a remarkable comeback to tie for first place after day two of the LIV Golf Hong Kong tournament, ...
After a stellar 2025 season, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is celebrated as South Africa’s Coach of the Year at the SA Rugby Awards, but his focus quickly shifts ...
As the new Springbok season kicks off, forwards coach Deon Davids grapples with familiar concerns over lock depth, echoing last year's challenges.
Discover how the Springboks are preparing for their 2026 season and what it means for their Rugby World Cup journey in our latest episode of The Last Word on Rugby. ...
Asenathi Ntlabakanye remains in the Springboks’ plans despite a looming doping hearing, with scrum coach Daan Human backing the Lions tighthead’s form and stressing ...
The Lions have made waves in the United Rugby Championship by clinching their first-ever South African Shield title, drawing attention from Springbok coach Rassie ...
Hanro Liebenberg will return to the Bulls ahead of the 2026/27 season, ending a decorated seven-year stint with Leicester Tigers in England.
Duane Vermeulen jokes about a potential comeback for the Springboks against England, aiming to introduce Henry Pollock to the rigours of rugby with a few tackles. ...
Amidst dramatic weather conditions, 22-year-old Casey Jarvis emerged victorious at the 115th South African Open Championship, claiming R4.1 million.
