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
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. ...
The Stormers kept their winning record at home in the United Rugby Championship (URC) over the Sharks intact to bag another crucial win in front of their supporters. ...
With valuable log points on the line, both teams are not just playing for pride but are also keen to secure their positions in the league with a win in the second ...
It wasn’t the most convincing display, but the Cape side revived their United Rugby Championship campaign with a hard-fought victory in Cape Town.
Handling errors, a failure to protect possession and poor decision-making cost the Bulls as they fell to Northampton Saints in the second round of the Champions ...
The Blitzboks could not have started their home tournament any better than the beating they gave Ireland. Now, it's a wait till Saturday afternoon for the final ...
The Blitzboks could not have started the Cape Town Sevens any better than the beating they gave Ireland. Now, it’s a wait until Saturday evening for the final pool ...
Despite making several changes, the world champions were far too good for their opponents, raking in seven tries against Wales.
A defensive masterclass in the second half against England ensured the Springboks kept their unbeaten record on their UK tour with one Test to play.
The Stormers suffered a tough defeat against the defending champions and are now with their backs against the wall in the competition.
The Stormers woke up in the second half, but were their brilliant self on the attack to complete a good win over Munster in the URC.
