Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Watch VideoBulls coach Johan Ackermann hails 'emotional' return to Ellis Park after Lions demolition

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Johan Ackermann admits the Bulls' 52–17 thrashing of the Lions exceeded his expectations as he returned to his old stomping ground to secure a third straight away ...

Watch VideoProteas drop final T20 match against West Windies but big-hitting Jason Smith shows his class

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It was a night of " what ifs" at the Wanderers as the weather Gods and a resurgent West Indies side denied the Proteas a clean sweep.

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 VideoGAME DAY I Proteas seek to bury Wanderers ghosts in final Windies T20

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Quinton de Kock’s century in Pretoria hasn't just secured a series win; it has sent a warning shot to the rest of the world ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Watch VideoGAME DAY I Bulls slight favourites at Ellis Park but watch out for improving Lions

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When the Lions stunned Loftus in November, many dismissed it as a fluke. Three months later, Francke Horn’s men sit above the Bulls on the URC log and are eyeing ...

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 VideoJohan Ackermann demands more from Bulls ahead of Lions ‘revenge’ derby

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The Bulls return from their unbeaten tour in confident mood but coach Johan Ackermann says they need to be better to beat the Lions this week.

Watch VideoSA Rugby CEO issues hands-off warning to All Blacks over Tony Brown

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SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer says Tony Brown and his fellow Springbok assistants have been offered contract extension until 2031.

Watch VideoSpringboks to conclude Greatest Rivalry series with All Blacks in the United States

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The final match of the four-Test series between South Africa and New Zealand this year will he held in the USA.

Watch VideoIt's URC playoffs or bust for focused Lions as they line up Ospreys in tour finale

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The Lions complete their overseas tour with a must-win URC match against the Ospreys in Wales.

Watch VideoAndre The Giant to lead Sharks from the front in URC clash with Stormers

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Sharks coach JP Pietersen has named a formidable team to play the Stormers in a URC clash in the Cape.

Brown is staying put with the Boks, there is no two ways about it says Rassie

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Rassie Erasmus has indicated that assistant coach Tony Brown has pinned his colours to the Springbok mast.

Watch Video2026 will be an extraordinary year for the Springboks as they plan for World Cup Australia 2027

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Spring bok coach Rassie Erasmus faces tough task of balancing planning and winning in a hugely competitive 2026.

Watch VideoBrave Lions crash out of Challenge Cup after rain-soaked draw with Perpignan

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Despite a dominant performance from their forwards and a tactical masterclass by Chris Smith, the Lions' Challenge Cup journey ended in heartbreak in France.

Watch VideoSharks need flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse to take Clermont clash by the scruff of the neck

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The Sharks look to lock in their place in the Champions Cup Round of 16 this Saturday at Kings Park.

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 VideoBattling Bulls need to cut their suit according to their cloth if they are to recover

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As the ghosts of a legendary Lions era haunt Johan Ackermann’s expansive game plan, the question must be asked: did the " rebel" players discard Jake White’s Bulls ...

Watch VideoVincent Tshituka relishes Lions reunion as Sharks find their teeth

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Sharks flank Vincent Tshituka leads a powerful contingent of former Lions stars into Saturday’s high-stakes derby at Kings Park.

Watch VideoSharks are on the up under JP Pietersen, says Lions' Ricardo Loubscher ahead of SA derby

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A fascinating subplot takes centre stage at Kingsmead this Saturday as JP Pietersen faces his former mentor, Ricardo Loubscher, in a high-stakes South African derby. ...

Watch VideoLions promote Wessel Roux as Barend Pieterse joins Junior Springboks

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The Lions have opted for continuity by appointing long-serving junior coach Wessel Roux as their new senior forwards coach.

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 ...

Johan Ackermann shuts down ‘ridiculous’ rumours of Springboks interference at Bulls

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Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has hit back at reports that the Springbok " Mobi-Unit" is taking over Loftus Versfeld ahead of Saturday’s clash with the Stormers. ...

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 VideoDe Bruin father and son combo hope to breathe some life into Bulls before Stormers derby

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Desperate to arrest a five-game losing streak, the Bulls have overhauled their coaching ranks ahead of Saturday’s North-South derby against the Stormers.