Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Watch VideoTALKING POINTS | Bomb Squad precision, PSDT power, deadly Marx as champs go Bok-to-Bok

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The Springboks have won the Rugby Championship for the second consecutive year. We look at five takeaways from an absorbing finale at Twickenham,

Watch VideoWiese, Du Toit, Nortje do hard yards as Boks scrape home against Argentina

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The Springboks have won the 2025 Rugby Championship after beating the Punas 27-25 in London. We rate the players.

Watch VideoJohn Plumtree disappointed Sharks did not finish job in rain-drenched draw with Dragons

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In a rain-soaked clash, the Sharks' scrum dominance wasn't enough to secure a win against the Dragons, leaving coach John Plumtree disappointed.

Watch VideoSpringboks vs Argentina takeaways: Sacha sizzles, brutal blunders, set-piece superiority

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There was no shortage of talking points after the Springboks beat Argentina at Kings Park. We look at five takeaways from a dramatic match.

Watch VideoSacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu dazzles as Springboks break records in Argentina demolition

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The Springboks are in pole position to win the Rugby Championship after pumping the Pumas 67-30 at Kings park on Saturday night.

Watch VideoLate Ox Nche setback forces Springboks to name Marco van Staden as hooker cover on the bench

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Rassie Erasmus faces a crucial challenge as injury forces the Springboks to reshuffle their squad ahead of a vital Rugby Championship clash against Argentina.

Springbok call-up worth the wait for Lion-hearted Krappie

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Lions stalwart Morne van de Berg missed the Currie Cup final but he will be in action for the Springboks against the Pumas on Saturday.

Watch VideoSA's rugby coaches in the spotlight ahead of new United Rugby Championship campaign

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The United Rugby Championship is about to kick off and all of the South African coaches will be feeling the pressure to produce.

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus: Springboks won't fall into the trap of chasing bonus points against Argentina

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Only bonus points separate the four Rugby Championship team on the points ladder, but winning the game is the priority for the Springboks.

Watch VideoQuan Horn to skipper Lions in Currie Cup final, big Asenathi Ntlabakanye back in front row

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The Lions have named their team to play Griquas in the Currie Cup final, with fullback Quan Horn selected to lead the side.

SA braces for a blockbuster weekend of sports

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From Mbombela to Wellington and Exeter, the stage is set for contests heavy with history, rivalry and the promise of new chapters.

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus laments ‘silly errors’, promises changes for Wellington

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was a frustrated man after his team made too many errors in going down to the All Blacks in Auckland.

Watch VideoHistory! Brave Springbok Women reach Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time

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In a thrilling match against Italy, the Springbok Women secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup for the first time.

Watch VideoSharks save their best for last in Currie Cup to thwart Boland in Pietermartizburg cliffhanger

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In a thrilling encounter, the Sharks XV thwart Boland's Currie Cup hopes with a last-minute victory, showcasing emerging talent and fierce competition.

Watch VideoLions bring back Ivan van Rooyen to deal with struggling Bulls in Currie Cup showdown

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As the Lions host the Bulls in a high-stakes Currie Cup Jukskei derby, will Ivan van Rooyen's return be the game-changer they need?

Williams accuses Erasmus of ‘bullying’ after barbed social media post

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Former Scotland coach Matt Williams has accused Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus of “bullying” after Erasmus highlighted his poor coaching record on social ...

Watch VideoRugby changed my life, says Springbok Women's star Ayanda Malinga

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Women's Springbok Ayanda Malinga wants to enjoy every moment of the World Cup in England.

Sharks will rise again, says JP Pietersen after Currie Cup annihilation at the hands of the Bulls

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The Sharks are the defending Curie Cup champions but they were awful in losing 64-0 to the Bulls at the weekend.

Watch VideoHands off the Currie Cup . . . It is the lifeblood of South African rugby

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After over a century, why does the Currie Cup still hold its ground as the lifeblood of South African rugby?

Watch VideoBoland coach Hawies Fourie sticks with winning formula for Currie Cup clash against Griquas

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Fresh from a thrilling victory, Boland Cavaliers aim to maintain momentum as they face Griquas with an unchanged squad in the Currie Cup.

Watch VideoSpringbok Women plan to cook up a storm against Black Ferns at home of the Gatsby

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The Springbok Women's team wrap up their preparations for the World Cup with a match against the Black Ferns XV.

I am so proud to be South African, says Junior Springboks captain Norton

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The Junior Springboks are world U20 champions, and coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton had praised the teams resolve and commitment.

Error-ridden Springboks stumble in Mbombela as feisty Georgia make a statement

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The Springboks beat Georgia 55-10 in Mbombela but they were made to sweat by the impressive team from Eastern Europe.

Banyana's quest for glory continues, Kolisi returns to lead Boks in Mbombela

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Banyana Banyana aim to build on their unbeaten group stage performance as they prepare to face a formidable Senegal in the WAFCON quarter-finals, with hopes of defending ...

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus disappointed with underwhelming performance against Italy in Pretoria

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The Springboks beat Italy 42-24 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night but coach Rassie Erasmus was frustrated with the performance.