Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Watch VideoEmile van Heerden puts injury curse behind him to step up to the plate for Sharks

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Former Junior Springbok Emile van Heerden has been jinxed by injuries in his short career. He was excellent for the Sharks last week and is hoping for more of the ...

Watch VideoBulls need to rediscover their 'desperation' in URC clash against Cardiff at Loftus

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Ruan Nortje hasn't held back in his assessment of why the Bulls faltered at Loftus last week. As they prepare to host a tactical Cardiff side, the Bulls skipper ...

Watch VideoFlowerbeds and fisticuffs: The untold aftermath of the Springboks’ 2006 All Black stunner

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Before the 2007 World Cup triumph, there was the " Street Fight of Rustenburg." We revisit the day John Smit and Andre Pretorius pulled the Springboks back from ...

Watch VideoNorth-south derbies are unpredictable but Bulls bully boys should tame Stormers at Loftus Versfeld

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The Bulls are favoured to beat the Stormers in Pretoria on Saturday, but coach Johan Ackermann has warned his players not to rest on their laurels.

Watch VideoSacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu: I'd like to leave my stamp on the game of rugby

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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is one of the most talented rugby players in the world, but he explains that hard work off the field is the key to success.

Watch VideoBulls wheel out the heavy artillery for forward onslaught on Stormers in URC clash at Loftus

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Form the team selected by Bulls coach Johan Ackermann for Saturday's URC lash with the Stormers, it is clear where he seeks an advantage in the north-south derby. ...

Watch VideoSacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu can't wait for England, All Blacks, says Jesse Kriel is the Ronaldo of rugby

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Springbok sensation Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is hot property and top South African brand Discovery have chosen him and Jesse Kriel as their ambassadors.

Watch VideoBulls want to make Marco van Staden's 100th cap a special occasion against Stormers

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As Marco van Staden prepares for his milestone match against the Stormers, captain Marcell Coetzee hails the " warrior" spirit of the Bulls' favourite flanker.

Watch VideoNo more 'spankings': Neething Fouche, Stormers looking to silence the critics against Bulls

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Neethling Fouche admits the Stormers have " not been good enough" lately, but he believes a tactical shift is coming.

Watch VideoBulls' sense of purpose turned losing into winning, says captain Marcell Coetzee

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Bulls captain Marcell Coezee has explained how the Bulls kept faith in their abilities during a long stretch of defeats.

Watch VideoStop the vitriol — Dobson slams ‘keyboard warriors’ over Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu

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Stormers director of rugby John Dobson has defended flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu against social media criticism following three successive URC defeats, urging ...

Watch VideoNadine Roos: We are thrilled to go from zero Springbok Women's games a year to 10

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Springbok Women's star Nadine Roos says the women's game is on a strong upward trajectory in South Africa and around the world.

Watch VideoSiya Kolisi hails 'best ever' Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus after receiving Spirit of 1995 Award

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Kolisi — who was also honoured for his 100th Test cap on the November tour — received the award for his “exceptional contribution in uplifting the game and the nation, ...

Watch VideoAllister Coetzee, Heyneke Meyer bring Springbok pedigree to SA Cup ahead of new season

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South African rugby's second tier teams are back in action in the latest edition of the SA Cup.

Watch VideoBulls opt for powerful 'bomb squad' as Johan Ackermann rotates for URC derby with Sharks

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ohan Ackermann has shuffled his forwards for the visit of the Sharks, with Jan-Hendrik Wessels moving into the middle of a revamped front row at Loftus.

Watch VideoSharks coach JP Pietersen demands clinical edge to sink the Bulls in URC derby

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Following a 22-error horror show against the Lions, Sharks coach JP Pietersen has challenged his side to tighten up their execution for Saturday's daunting trip ...

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus' alignment camp: Why invitations don't equate to Springbok selection

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus' 49-man alignment squad is as much about succession planning as it is about winning Test matches.

Watch VideoOff-field changes at Shark Tank will only count if they help JP Pietersen win matches

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The " Shark Tank" has a new blueprint. From Scott Mathie’s attacking guile to Neil Powell’s move to the juniors, the Sharks have overhauled their high-performance ...

Watch VideoSomething borrowed, something new: The making of JP Pietersen the coach

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The newly appointed Sharks coach JP Pietersen has revealed how he soaked up wisdom from the coaches he played under.

Watch VideoSpringbok-less Sharks versus wounded Lions adds up to juicy URC clash at Ellis Park

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The SA Derby between the Lions and the Sharks at Ellis Park is shaping up to be a classic, with a winner difficult to pick.

Watch VideoLions' Ruan Venter back for clash with Sharks, Darrien Landsberg to hit 50 caps at Ellis Park

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The Lions have named their team to play the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday, and there are milestones for youngster Siba Mahashe and veteran Darrien Landsberg

JP Pietersen excited about chance to reverse Sharks' fortunes against Lions at Ellis Park

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With a host of Springboks unavailable for the Sharks' United Rugby Championship visit to the Lions on Saturday, coach JP Pietersen has a golden opportunity to examine ...

Watch VideoEXCLUSIVE I JP Pietersen on Sharks culture: Durban is different, I love the flair

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Newly appointed Sharks head coach JP Pietersen reflects on 20 years at Kings Park. From the " wild" days of 2007 to learning under legends like John Smit and Percy ...

Watch VideoBulls smash Lions to confirm URC renaissance

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The Jukskei Derby between the Lions and Bulls the was supposed to be a tight affair at Ellis Park, but the visitors from Pretoria had other ideas.

Watch Video'You are only as good as your last game,' JP Pietersen tells Sharks ahead of Stormers showdown

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Sharks coach JP Pietersen says the them of the week for his team has been 'doubling up' on their victory over the Stormers last week