Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Watch VideoJulian Redelinghuys: Lions must cash in at home to stay in Challenge Cup hunt

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Julian Redelinghuys believes the Lions have built real momentum, but warns that Benetton will punish any lapses as the Johannesburg side chase a vital Challenge ...

Watch VideoPlumtree dejected after big loss as Sharks contemplate URC without Etzebeth

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Life in the Shark Tank is going from bad to worse after a big loss to Connacht in a URC match in Galway,

Watch VideoSpringboks' Siya Kolisi sure Eben Etzebeth’s red card 'will be revealed to be an accident'

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Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi urged patience and perspective following Eben Etzebeth’s late dismissal for alleged eye-gouging against Wales.

Watch VideoSpringboks run riot in Cardiff but Eben Etzebeth's red card mars masterclass

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The world champions ran in 11 tries to dismantle Wales and secure their best-ever annual win record, though Eben Etzebeth’s late red card cast a small shadow over ...

Watch VideoSpringbok coach Rassie to release 15 players ahead of tour finale against Wales

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The Springboks will be without several players for their match against Wales because the game falls outside the international window.

Watch VideoKolisi at No 8, Kriel retains captaincy as Rassie names team for All Blacks at Eden Park

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has opted for consistency in his team for the almighty clash with the Al Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

Watch VideoSiya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph boost for Springboks as they depart for New Zealand

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The Springboks are at full strength for their two-match series against the All Blacks.

Wallabies plan to annoy Springboks with their 'Great Dane' and 'Jack Russell'

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Wallabies flank Tom Hooker says his team will rally around experienced lock Will Skelton and veteran scrumhalf Nic White.

Watch VideoSpringboks grapple with enduring No 8 conundrum ahead of Rugby Championship

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The suspension of Jasper Wiese has given Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus a loose trio headache ahead of the Rugby Championship.

From Varsity Cup to the Springbok squad — Rassie Erasmus says Makhaza will have his day in the green and gold

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The feel-good rugby story for the year is the rise of youngster Ntokozo Makhaza from obscurity to the Springbok squad, where coach Rassie Erasmus is confident he ...

Youthful Bok Women's team came to the party in Madagascar's Africa Cup

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An inexperienced Springbok Women's team have returned from Madagascar with the Africa Cup in their possession.

Springbok No 8s are going down like flies but Rassie Erasmus says Jasper Wiese is coming to the rescue

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is grappling with injuries to his squad ahead of the imminent international season, but it is not all doom and gloom.

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. ...

Lukhanyo Am to earn 100th cap in Sharks' quarter against Munster, Kolisi back at No 8

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Springboks Lukhanyo Am and Siya Kolisi will boost the Sharks in their URC quarterfinal against Munster in Durban on Saturday.

Watch VideoEtzebeth wants Sharks to have a go against Munster in URC quarter-final, Jordan Hendrikse recovers at flyhalf

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The Sharks host Munster in a United Rugby Championship quarter-final this weekend, and they will welcome back flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse from injury.

Watch VideoUnder-par Sharks grind out vital URC win over Scarlets in Durban

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The Sharks arm-wrestled the Scarlets into submission in a tight United Rugby Championship encounter in Durban on Saturday night.

Springbok bruiser Eben Etzebeth cleared to face Scarlets in Sharks URC clash

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Mighty Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will play for the Sharks on Saturday night when the Scarlets visit Durban in a vital URC fixture.

Gallant Ospreys no match for Sharks

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Sharks win home match against Ospresy in URC

Sharks face Ospreys without four key Boks, but coach Plumtree remains optimistic

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The Sharks host the Ospreys on Friday night in the United Rugby Championship and they are missing key players.

Watch VideoSiya Masuku, Jurenzo Julius to provide thrust for Sharks in URC clash with Ospreys in Durban

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There have been changes to the Sharks team to play the Ospreys on Friday night, and the backline will benefit from the return of Siya Masuku and Jurenzo Julius. ...

Sharks to go from 'gritty to pretty' in URC clash with Ospreys, says defence coach Joey Mongalo

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Sharks defence coach Joey Mongalo is convinced the Sharks are better off for two tough away wins in the UK and will hit their straps against the Ospreys on Friday ...

Sharks overcome poor start to battle to URC win over Ulster in Belfast

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The Sharks beat Ulster in a United Rugby Championship match in Belfast to secure their second win on the road.

Watch VideoGrant Williams neck injury a growing concern for Sharks and Springboks

Mike Greenaway|Published

Brilliant scrumhalf Grant Williams has an ongoing neck issue, and this is a worry for the Sharks and Springboks alike.

Watch VideoVenter in for Buthelezi as Sharks coach Plumtree opts for continuity in Ulster URC clash

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks complete their United Rugby Championship tour with a crucial match against Ulster, and coach John Plumtree has kept changes to a minimum.