Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Watch VideoJP Pietersen confident Sharks can confound critics and upset Stormers on their home turf

Mike Greenaway|Published

Sharks coach JP Pietersen says rugby games are won on grass not paper, and he has the team to beat the Stormers.

Watch VideoStormers' Wandisile Simelane credits ‘homecoming’, Norman Laker for defensive growth

Mike Greenaway|Published

Wandisile Simelane has long been praised for his magical attacking skills, but as he prepares to face the Sharks' physical midfield, it is his defensive evolution ...

Watch VideoHome and away series with Stormers is watershed time for misfiring Sharks

Mike Greenaway|Published

The underdog Sharks will believe they can upset the Stormers in their upcoming fortnight of URC matches.

Watch VideoThe Lions' SJ Kotze a 'flyhalf trapped in a prop’s body' eyeing the Springbok jersey

Mike Greenaway|Published

At just 23, Lions prop SJ Kotze is redefining what it means to be a prop.

Watch VideoWandisile Simelane to stay on for more hotstepping action with the Stormers

Mike Greenaway|Published

Stormers coach John Dobson continues to grow his squad, with Wandisile Simelane the latest to sings a contract extension.

Watch VideoBulls' Ackermann focused on performance, not permutations in Champions Cup clash with Pau

Mike Greenaway|Published

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says his team must show accountability to their fans and the Bulls jersey if they are to snap their losing streak.

Watch VideoWhy Scott Robertson’s sacking puts Springbok attack guru Tony Bown in All Blacks' sights

Mike Greenaway|Published

The All Blacks looking for a new leader, and Jamie Joseph is the man expected to take the call. But for Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks, the real story is the ...

Watch VideoImproving Lions can consolidate their Challenge Cup and URC positions on overseas tour

Mike Greenaway|Published

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is optimistic his team can beat Pau and Ospreys on a two-week overseas tour.

Watch VideoMajor overhaul of Bulls team as Johan Ackermann plots Pau ambush

Mike Greenaway|Published

Facing a mountainous task to stay alive in the Champions Cup, Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has opted for a massive selection shuffle for the trip to Pau.

Watch VideoReturn of Ruhan Nel gives Stormers' Dobson selection options as he ponders Leicester visit

Mike Greenaway|Published

After a sobering afternoon in London, the Stormers are set to welcome back defensive linchpin Ruhan Nel for Saturday’s crucial Champions Cup encounter against Leicester ...

Watch VideoOx Nche credits JP Pietersen for Sharks’ newfound grit

Mike Greenaway|Published

As the Sharks prepare for a do-or-die Champions Cup clash against Clermont, Springbok star Ox Nche opens up about the cultural revolution taking place under JP Pietersen. ...

Watch VideoWearing the Stormers badge is special, says prodigal son Oli Kebble ahead of 50th cap

Mike Greenaway|Published

More than a decade after his debut, Oli Kebble is finally set to run out for his 50th Stormers cap as the Cape side travels to face Harlequins in the Champions Cup. ...

Watch VideoAgeless Cobus Reinach eyes 2027 Rugby World Cup after dream return to SA with Stormers

Mike Greenaway|Published

At 35, Cobus Reinach is proving that speed has no expiry date. Fresh off a career-best season for the Springboks and a high-profile move to the Stormers, the prolific ...

Watch VideoStormers sweating over Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Damian Willemse's fitness

Mike Greenaway|Published

The buildup to Saturday’s highly anticipated North-South derby has taken a contentious turn as the Stormers grapple with a depleted backline and questions over the ...

Watch VideoState of the URC: Stormers sitting pretty but Bulls, Sharks, Lions have plenty to do

Mike Greenaway|Published

As the United Rugby Championship returns to full throttle, South Africa’s franchises are back from the festive break and some are under immense pressure.

Watch Video'I can't wait to be on the same field as Sacha,' says rising Stormers star Imad Khan

Mike Greenaway|Updated

Imaad Khan is the latest rising star produced by the Stormers' conveyor belt of talent.

'Cheslin, Kurt-Lee are my inspirations,' says new Stormers flyer Dylan Maart ahead of Lions clash

Mike Greenaway|Published

Dylan Maart has travelled a raod less travelled from poverty to scoring tries for the Stormers.

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

Mike Greenaway|Published

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 VideoSpringbok captain Kolisi: Beating Ireland will be tough if we don't have 15 players on the field

Mike Greenaway|Published

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says his team cannot afford a third consecutive red card when they play Ireland on Saturday in Dublin.

Watch VideoSiya Kolisi 'honoured' to play 100 Tests but 'Springboks come before the individual'

Mike Greenaway|Published

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says that against France he will be playing for everyone who contributed to his rugby career.

Boks hope to make Siya Kolisi's 100th special

Mike Greenaway|Published

Captain Siya Kolisi's 100th Test match promises to be a memorable clash as the Springboks face France.

We refuse to lose, says elated Boks Captain Siya Kolisa

Mike Greenaway|Published

Kolisi and his teammates are the first Springboks to win back-to-back Championship titles since the tournament started in 1996, which has been heavily dominated ...

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

Mike Greenaway|Published

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

Mike Greenaway|Published

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'

Mike Greenaway|Published

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