Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

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 ...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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