Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Rassie spot on about Boks gate crashing the Six Nations

Mike Greenaway|Published

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has had his say about whether the Springboks should join the Six Nations or remain in the Rugby Championship.

Proud Plumtree delighted Sharks could survive ‘war of attrition’ to down Lions

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Sharks coach John Plumtree was a happy coach after his team turned around their fortunes by beating the Lions and winning the SA Shield in the United Rugby Championship ...

Siya Kolisi on the double as Sharks rise from the ashes to clinch SA Shield in URC win over Lions

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The Sharks completed a remarkable turnaround against the Lions when they turned an Ellis Park rout into victory at Kings Park on Saturday to land then the SA Shield ...

Rassie Erasmus won’t leave Willie le Roux stranded on 98 not out for the Springboks

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Willie le Roux has been playing fullback for the Springboks since 2013, and his career is drawing to a close. But coach Rassie Erasmus would like to get him to 100 ...

Good news for Western Province as administration is lifted

Mike Greenaway|Published

Western Province rugby was put under administration in 2021 due to dire financial circumstance in but this chapter has come to an end.

John Plumtree upset by Sharks’ lack of effort against Lions at Ellis Park

Mike Greenaway|Published

Sharks coach John Plumtree has voiced his disapproval of his team's effort in last weeks United Rugby Championship match between the Sharks and the Lions in Johannesburg. ...

Odds on Mike: this weekend’s rugby winners

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IOL rugby writer Mike Greenaway casts his eye over the United Rugby Championship and the Six Nations, and predicts the weekend's winners.

Ox boost for Sharks ahead of SA Shield decider with Lions

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The Sharks team named to host the Lions in a United Rugby Championship fixture is Durban includes several players returning from injury, including the influential ...

Lions wary of ‘hurting’ Sharks at Kings Park, says coach Ivan van Rooyen

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The Lions travel to Durban on Saturday for a return match against the Sharks, and coach Ivan van Rooyen is certain that the home team will be much improved after ...

Refocused Sharks ready for 'indomitable' Lions

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Sharks defence coach Joey Mongalo recalls how the Lions came from behind to win in Durban last year and he is determined to avoid a repeat when the teams meet at ...

Lions aiming for a polished performance at the Shark Tank, says Mafura

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The Lions delivered a near-perfect performance against the Sharks last week and fullback Tapiwa Mafura says they must be even better in the return match in Durban ...

Sharks target fast start in URC rematch with the Lions

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The Sharks were caught dead by the Lions' fast start in last week's United Rugby Championship and are desperate to turn the tables in this week's rematch in Durban. ...

Lions need one last hurray in SA derbies before heading overseas

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The Lions travel to Durban to play the Sharks on Saturday in what will be their last United Rugby Championship match against local opposition before a tough overseas ...

No reinforcements for Lions as they head for Durban 'oven'

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The Lions have a United Rugby Championship rematch with the Sharks this week in Durban and flank Jarod Cairns says they are prepared for the steamy conditions.

Exclusive: Peer review hurts, Sharks coach Mongalo admits, after horror loss to Lions

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The Sharks lost heavily to the Lions in last week's United Rugby Championship in Johannesburg but assistant coach Joey Mongalo believes the Sharks can turn it around ...

Lions 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 ...

Steven Kitshoff’s departure the start as Springboks evolve towards 2027

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Springboks are an ageing team, and coach Rassie Erasmus will slowly bring in fresh blood on the road to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Lions wanted it more than Sharks, says disappointed Plumtree

Mike Greenaway|Published

Sharks coach John Plumtree says his team got their mental preparation wrong for their United Rugby Championship match against the Lions in Johannesburg.

Superb Lions sink sorry Sharks to keep URC playoff hopes alive

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Lions turned the form book upside down when they completely outplayed the Sharks in a United Rugby Championship encounter at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Major coup for Bulls as Handré Pollard set to come home

Mike Greenaway|Published

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.

Plumtree: Sharks probably have more respect for Lions than they have for us

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks and the Lions play each other home and away over the next fortnight of United Rugby Championship games and plenty is at stake for both teams.

Back Bulls to win and Sharks to come close in SA URC derbies

Mike Greenaway|Published

We look at the best betting angles for this weekend's United Rugby Champions matches, with a focus on the local derbies in Pretoria and Johannesburg.

Plumtree: Sharks’ success is down to team culture as Kolisi returns

Mike Greenaway|Published

Coach John Plumtree says he had to have a word on getting the Sharks players to play for each other for sustained success.

Lions await a fierce Shark attack

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Lions host the Sharks in a United Rugby Championship fixture on Saturday at Ellis Park, and centre Marius Louw is aware of the danger the visitors pose.

Siya Kolisi has added a lot of energy and fun to Sharks training, says delighted coach John Plumtree

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Sharks coach John Plumtree has had a tough time with injuries, but at last he is getting some senior Springboks back for the trip to the Lions on Saturday.

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