Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Watch VideoBulls' Marco van Staden embraces the technical challenge of hooker after bench impact

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Burly flank Marco van Staden was a backline player at school. Now he is making a name for himself as a hooker at the Bulls.

Watch VideoEthan Hooker injury blow: Springboks versatility tested ahead of Nations Cup

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Ethan Hooker's dislocated shoulder creates a selection headache for Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Springboks’ 2026 international season. We analyse the midfield depth ...

Watch VideoFrom sweat to silverware: The Stellenbosch secret behind Blitzboks' Hong Kong triumph

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With the SVNS World Championship in Valladolid looming next month, the Blitzboks are already resetting their focus on the physical and mental demands required to ...

Watch VideoStormers won't let emotion cloud getting the job done against tricky Connacht

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The Stormers host Connacht on Saturday in a URC fixture that could secure their spot in the playoffs. They have reasons to be emotional but they won't let that get ...

Watch VideoLions can do Stormers a big favour by beating Glasgow as Capetonians chase URC top spot

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The Stormers are well-placed to finish the URC top of the table. But first they need to get past a Connacht side that has everything to play for.

Watch VideoStormers legend Scarra Ntubeni set for emotional farewell in URC clash against Connacht

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Stormers hooker Scarra Ntubeni prepares for his final match at Cape Town Stadium after 15 years with the franchise. Amakhosi legend reflects on his career highlights ...

Watch VideoRassie's latest recruit a 'brilliant addition', Burger says Boks won't back off in 2026

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The Springboks are still a way off starting their season, but positive developments are brewing in the land of the green and gold.

Watch VideoWhy 'hybrid' Hacjivah Dayimani is the Stormers’ new tactical weapon

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Hacjivah Dayimani learned how to play wing during his time at Racing 92 in France. He is happy to embrace a hybrid role between flank and wing for the Stormers.

Watch VideoBulls must back Cheswill Jooste in their bid to slay Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun

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Junior Springbok wing Cheswill Jooste scored a brilliant try for the Bulls against Munster at the weekend. Coach Johan Ackermann should make the bold call of giving ...

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus eyes replacement as injury curse robs Springboks of RG Snyman for 2026

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There have been few unluckier Springboks than RG Snyman. Yet another ruptured knee has ended his international season before it has begun.

Embrose Papier’s Loftus masterclass sends timely reminder to Springboks' Rassie Erasmus

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Embrose Papier’s two-try, Player of the Match performance was the difference as the Bulls survived a five-try onslaught from Munster.

Watch VideoRemembering Ian McIntosh: The legend who turned the Sharks into a powerhouse

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Next week marks three years since the passing of Ian McIntosh, the man who transformed Natal rugby from " Cinderella" status into the dominant force of the 1990s. ...

Embrose Papier magic the difference as Bulls hang on for URC victory over spirited Munster

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The Bulls beat Munster 34-31 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon. They were hardly convincing and their mistakes kept opening the door for the Irishmen.

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.