Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

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.

Watch VideoEben Etzebeth back in the Sharks saddle for Connacht challenge, but Andre the Giant, Kolisi, missing

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The Sharks are on Challenge Cup action against Connacht on Friday night. While they have back Springbok legend Eben Etzebeth, they will be missing several other ...

Watch VideoStormers v Toulon: John Dobson eyes 'Milky Way' miracle in Champions Cup clash

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John Dobson’s Stormers head to the south of France to face a " glitterati" Toulon side. Despite their underdog talk, the Cape Town franchise aims to become the first ...

Watch VideoSpringbok barometer | How Rassie’s matchday 23 would look right now amid injury crisis

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With heavyweights like Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit sidelined, we look at the potential Springbok line-up for a hypothetical Test this weekend. Can Rassie ...

Watch VideoAckermann goes all-in: 14 Springboks headline powerful Bulls squad for Glasgow trip

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Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has named a 33-man touring squad featuring 14 Springboks for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 clash against Glasgow Warriors ...

Watch VideoRassie’s masterstroke: Springboks poach top England analyst Joe Lewis

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has bolstered his backroom staff by hiring highly rated Welsh performance analyst Joe Lewis from the England national team ahead of ...

Watch VideoSpringbok and Lions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye faces wait until April for doping outcome

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The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has confirmed a delay in the doping case of Lions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye, with closing arguments set for ...

Watch VideoBulls ready for 'massive challenge' against Glasgow Warriors in Champions Cup

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The Bulls head to Scotland for a crucial Champions Cup Round of 16 clash. Coach Johan Ackermann discusses defensive improvements, Nizaam Carr’s injury, and balancing ...

Watch VideoAckermann: Bulls must stop being 'charitable' after Munster scare in URC

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The Bulls beat Munster 34-31 in a URC fixture at Loftus Versfeld at the weekend but their performance was erratic. Coach Johan Ackermann lamented his team's inefficiency ...

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. ...

Watch VideoKearsney Festival pits best of KZN talent against top SA schools, but Iran war stops Irish participation

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The annual Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival is back. The 16th edition of the popular tournament promises cracking schoolboy entertainment.

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 VideoCobus Wiese: Bulls must fight fire with fire against 'desperate' Munster in URC clash

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Springbok lock Cobus Wiese warns the Bulls to match Munster’s desperation at Loftus Versfeld while confirming he has signed a three-year contract extension in Pretoria. ...

Watch VideoAll Blacks: Dave Rennie mirrors Rassie Erasmus’s bold blueprint with backroom picks

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New Zealand coach Dave Rennie has secured a " policy departure" by appointing Scotsman Mike Blair to his staff, as the All Blacks prepare for a high-stakes Nations ...

Watch VideoEmile van Heerden: Sharks lock eyes Springbok legacy without the 'burden'

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Sharks lock Emile van Heerden reflects on the influence of his father, former Springbok Fritz van Heerden, as he carves out his own path ahead of Friday’s clash ...

Watch VideoBulls v Munster: Cobus Wiese warns of 'hurting' Irish giants at Loftus

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Bulls utility forward Cobus Wiese says his team is expecting backlash from Munster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday after the Irishmen copped a hiding in Durban last ...

Watch VideoURC state of play I South African franchises hunt second ‘full house’ after 20-point weekend

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The Stormers, Bulls, Lions, and Sharks secured a perfect 20 points from a possible 20 in the latest URC round. We preview the upcoming fixtures as the SA teams look ...

Watch VideoIvan van Rooyen’s ‘LIV Golf’ vision for Lions as URC play-off dream nears

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Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen reveals how a visit to the LIV Golf event at Steyn City inspired his vision for the franchise, as " The Pride" sit seventh in the ...

Watch Video'Ugly win' better than a beautiful loss as Stormers move to second

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Stormers captain Ruhan Nel and coach John Dobson reflect on a " messy" 29-21 URC victory over the Dragons, which moved the Cape Town side into second place on the ...

Watch VideoStormers climb to second despite scrappy bonus-point win over Dragons

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The Stormers moved to second in the URC standings after a 29-21 bonus-point victory over the Dragons at DHL Stadium, despite a performance riddled with errors.

Watch VideoBulls coach Ackermann: Cardiff win nice but we have to fight every week to make play-offs

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Bulls coach Johan Ackermann warns his side that there is " no room for error" in the URC playoff race despite a dominant five-try victory over Cardiff.