Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Watch VideoSpringboks' Siya Kolisi sure Eben Etzebeth’s red card 'will be revealed to be an accident'

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Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi urged patience and perspective following Eben Etzebeth’s late dismissal for alleged eye-gouging against Wales.

Watch VideoSpringboks run riot in Cardiff but Eben Etzebeth's red card mars masterclass

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The world champions ran in 11 tries to dismantle Wales and secure their best-ever annual win record, though Eben Etzebeth’s late red card cast a small shadow over ...

Rampant Boks crush Japan to warm up for France and excorcise ghosts of Brighton

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The Springboks annihilated Japan in the opening match of their end-of-year tour of Europe.

Is it true that the Sharks only buy star players? The stats suggest otherwise...

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The Sharks have quietly built one of South Africa’s most productive player ecosystems.

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.

The All Blacks were like a boxer looking to the corner for the white towel as Rassie confounds critics once more

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Rassie Erasmus held his nerve, backed his players, and was rewarded with one of the best Springbok second-half performances in history.

British Lions tours were more fun in the amateur days — ask the Irish rover who masterminded a jailbreak

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In the olden days, rugby players were not constrained by the rigours of professionalism and got up to all kinds of mischief.

Rugby World Cup 1995 I Mark Andrews' two weeks of torment as Springboks closed in on maiden World Cup victory

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A monsoon struck Durban 30 years ago and the World Cup semi-final between the Springboks and France was almost called off. Bok lock Mark Andrews recalls the drama. ...

Bulls enforcer Cobus Wiese has a bright Springbok future under Rassie Erasmus

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Cobus Wiese's impressive performances for the Bulls have caught the eye of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus.

Rassie Erasmus brings Boan Venter in from the cold, trims Springbok squad to 45

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has added a newcomer to his squad in former Cheetah Boan Venter

'We need to fight fire with fire' - Jake White wants more overseas stars at the Bulls

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The Bulls were overwhelmed by Leinster in the URC final in Dublin, and coach Jake White feels the playing field is not level.

'If you look too far ahead, you forget about the present' — Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus unveils his plans for the international ...

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The Springboks' busy season is almost upon us and coach Rassie Erasmus has planned for all eventualities.

Rugby World Cup 1995 I Jonah Lomu — the wrecking ball that changed the face of rugby

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It is 30 years since Jonah Lomu lit up the 1995 Rugby World Cup with a series of fearsome displays.

Plumtree regrets Sharks' missed opportunities but praises Bulls' defence in their URC semi-final win

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The Sharks had their chances to win the URC semi-final against the Bulls but coach John Plumtree admits the better team won.

SA teams have to take the Champions Cup seriously if they are to feature in the Club World Cup

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A World Cup for leading clubs has been confirmed but for the Bulls, Sharks, Stormers and Lions to feature in it, they have to qualify for the Champions Cup.

Rugby World Cup 1995: Remembering the Springboks' fallen heroes

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The 1995 Springboks have suffered tragedy, with five of their comrades dying way too soon and in unexpected circumstances.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will spread his selection net beyond players invited to alignment camps

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The second Springbok alignment camp ended on Friday, and coach Rassie Erasmus cleared the air on some selection issues ahead of the start of the international season ...

Watch Video30 years on, unforgettable memories of the Springboks’ opening match of the 1995 Rugby World Cup

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It is 30 years since the Springboks opened their Rugby World Cup campaign against the Wallabies on May 20, 1995. It was a special time for the fledgling Rainbow ...

Former media tycoon Tony O’Reilly was a hit on and off the field for Lions in South Africa

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The British and Irish Lions are about to tour Australia, but today's polished professionals won't have the fun had by the Lions of the amateur era, writes Mike Greenaway. ...

Watch VideoUnder-par Sharks grind out vital URC win over Scarlets in Durban

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The Sharks arm-wrestled the Scarlets into submission in a tight United Rugby Championship encounter in Durban on Saturday night.

Springbok bruiser Eben Etzebeth cleared to face Scarlets in Sharks URC clash

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Mighty Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will play for the Sharks on Saturday night when the Scarlets visit Durban in a vital URC fixture.

Bulls are rested, rotated, and sitting pretty as URC playoffs approach

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Jake White is satisfied with his Bulls team's second place on the United Rugby Championship points table.

Watch VideoThe wild Irishman who masterminded a jailbreak during a British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa

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The British and Irish Lions are about to tour Australia, but one wonders if the players will have the fun of their colleagues of yesteryear.

Watch VideoLouw, Le Roux on song as Bulls pack set up big URC win over Cardiff at Loftus

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The Bulls were too strong for Cardiff in a United Rugby Championship match in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon.

Watch VideoSharks coach Plumtree positive Springbok bruiser Eben Etzebeth will overcome thigh injury

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The Sharks beat the Ospreys in Durban on Friday night, but an unfortunate sight was Bok legend Eben Etzebeth leaving the field on a golf cart.