South African rugby writer and senior sports journalist who primarily covers rugby union, especially the Springboks, United Rugby Championship and other major competitions. He does match analysis and commentary, including player performance, key tactics, and match previews or reviews. His feature articles and commentary pieces offer insight into team dynamics, player milestones and major rugby events. Watch Koopman's podcast The Last Word on Rugby on the YouTube channel The Clutch: www.youtube.com/@TheClutchZA
As the Stormers XXIII prepare for a pivotal friendly against the Seattle Seawolves, five fringe players will look to seize their moment and prove their worth to ...
With a crucial URC clash against the Dragons in Cape Town on Sunday, the Stormers are determined to secure their second place in the standings with a strong victory ...
With just six rounds remaining in the United Rugby Championship regular season, the fight for the Top 8 has reached a fever pitch. The Stormers have reclaimed second ...
The Southern Guards are on the rise after a strong fifth-place finish at LIV Golf Singapore, setting the stage for an exciting debut in South Africa. But they must ...
The Stormers ended their losing streak with a spectacular bonus-point victory over the Bulls, reclaiming second place in the United Rugby Championship. With a challenging ...
With Dave Rennie stepping in as the new All Blacks coach, Rassie Erasmus is gearing up for a thrilling series against New Zealand later this year.
The Southern Guards are just four shots off the lead as they head into the final round of LIV Golf Singapore, thanks to a strong performance from Dean Burmester. ...
An in-form Bulls team will aim to capitalise on the Stormers’ recent struggles in a high-stakes URC derby in Pretoria this coming Saturday.
After battling a serious back injury that nearly led to his retirement, Springbok stalwart Frans Malherbe is on the road to recovery and training again, raising ...
Despite a bogey-free round, Dean Burmester's missed birdie opportunities left him two shots off the lead at LIV Golf Hong Kong, as he prepares for a crucial final ...
Amidst driving rain and lightning, Casey Jarvis defied the elements to secure his first SA Open title, showcasing remarkable resilience and skill in Stellenbosch. ...
As the final round of the 115th South African Open tees off, local Casey Jarvis leads a thrilling chase for the title amidst a tightly packed leaderboard.
The final round of the 115th South African Open at Stellenbosch promises excitement as rain looms over the competitors in Stellenbosch.
After a challenging season filled with injuries, Sharks flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse reflects on his journey back to form and his aspirations for a Springboks return. ...
As the Bulls and Stormers gear up for a crucial weekend in the United Rugby Championship, the stakes have never been higher in the race for the SA Shield title.
In a gripping encounter at Ellis Park, the Lions edged past the Stormers with a 30-23 victory, showcasing their attacking prowess and strategic decision-making
The Lions secured a vital 30-23 victory over the Stormers at Ellis Park, ending their six-match losing streak against the Cape side while showcasing their attacking ...
The Bulls, with their scrum on the front foot, made crucial scores at the start and in the second half against the Stormers to seal a first United Rugby Championship ...
Despite several senior backs not being fit, Stormers will look to lay the foundation with their forwards to bag a win over arch-rivals the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium ...
Welcome to the exciting new podcast The Last Word On Rugby, presented by Independent Media Sport, that aims to bring more insights into the rugby sphere in SA and ...
Stormers face another away defeat as Leinster capitalises on injury setbacks and scrum issues, leaving the Cape side in need of urgent improvements.
They made life difficult for themselves with some last-gasp victories, but the Springbok Sevens laid the perfect platform for the Perth Sevens tournament on Friday. ...
Even though they will be resting a few players, the Cape outfit will go full tilt against Racing 92 this coming Saturday in Paris.
The Stormers delivered an impressive performance, defeating Sale Sharks 40-0 in Cape Town, showcasing their attacking prowess and solid defence.
The Stormers feel they should have buried the Sharks in the final local derby of 2024 in Cape Town on Saturday, but the victory keeps their hopes alive in the competition. ...
