Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

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

Watch VideoBulls pack pace into lineup for high-octane showdown with Lions at Ellis Park

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Johan Ackermann has signalled his intent for Saturday's trip to Ellis Park by recalling speedsters Embrose Papier and Devon Williams.

Watch VideoQuality over quantity: Rassie Erasmus calls for an end to ball-in-play ‘disservice’

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Rassie Erasmus and his coaching staff have addressed several issues in discussion released to the public. One issue is to speed up the time between stoppages.

Watch VideoDerby day exams: Why this weekend could be the defining moment for SA’s URC quartet

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If results go their way in Durban and Johannesburg — and a few European fixtures fall into place — all four local franchises could find themselves in the URC top ...

Watch VideoWhy Siya Kolisi’s Sharks exit is anything but a lap of honour ahead of URC business end

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Siya Kolisi might have his heart in Cape Town, but his boots are still firmly planted in Durban.

Watch VideoLong-term loyalty: André-Hugo Venter signs extension to spend prime years at Stormers

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André-Hugo Venter has handed the Stormers a massive boost by committing his future to the franchise until 2029.

Watch VideoSpringboks and All Blacks to share a cosy flight to the US for Greatest Rivalry Test

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Shared travel to the USA will be one of the quirks of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series between the Springboks and the All Blacks later this year.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 ...