Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Refocused Sharks ready for 'indomitable' Lions

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Sharks defence coach Joey Mongalo recalls how the Lions came from behind to win in Durban last year and he is determined to avoid a repeat when the teams meet at ...

Lions aiming for a polished performance at the Shark Tank, says Mafura

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The Lions delivered a near-perfect performance against the Sharks last week and fullback Tapiwa Mafura says they must be even better in the return match in Durban ...

Sharks target fast start in URC rematch with the Lions

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The Sharks were caught dead by the Lions' fast start in last week's United Rugby Championship and are desperate to turn the tables in this week's rematch in Durban. ...

Lions need one last hurray in SA derbies before heading overseas

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The Lions travel to Durban to play the Sharks on Saturday in what will be their last United Rugby Championship match against local opposition before a tough overseas ...

No reinforcements for Lions as they head for Durban 'oven'

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The Lions have a United Rugby Championship rematch with the Sharks this week in Durban and flank Jarod Cairns says they are prepared for the steamy conditions.

Exclusive: Peer review hurts, Sharks coach Mongalo admits, after horror loss to Lions

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The Sharks lost heavily to the Lions in last week's United Rugby Championship in Johannesburg but assistant coach Joey Mongalo believes the Sharks can turn it around ...

Lions need new energy, different mindset in Durban heat against Sharks, says Ricardo Loubscher

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The Lions beat the Sharks 38-14 in Johannesburg last week, but assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher says it will be a different game when the same teams meet in Durban ...

Steven Kitshoff’s departure the start as Springboks evolve towards 2027

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The Springboks are an ageing team, and coach Rassie Erasmus will slowly bring in fresh blood on the road to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Lions wanted it more than Sharks, says disappointed Plumtree

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Sharks coach John Plumtree says his team got their mental preparation wrong for their United Rugby Championship match against the Lions in Johannesburg.

Superb Lions sink sorry Sharks to keep URC playoff hopes alive

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The Lions turned the form book upside down when they completely outplayed the Sharks in a United Rugby Championship encounter at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Major coup for Bulls as Handré Pollard set to come home

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Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard is to rejoin the Bulls after he finishes playing in England to end months of speculation as to where he will next play.

Plumtree: Sharks probably have more respect for Lions than they have for us

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The Sharks and the Lions play each other home and away over the next fortnight of United Rugby Championship games and plenty is at stake for both teams.

Back Bulls to win and Sharks to come close in SA URC derbies

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We look at the best betting angles for this weekend's United Rugby Champions matches, with a focus on the local derbies in Pretoria and Johannesburg.

Plumtree: Sharks’ success is down to team culture as Kolisi returns

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Coach John Plumtree says he had to have a word on getting the Sharks players to play for each other for sustained success.

Lions await a fierce Shark attack

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The Lions host the Sharks in a United Rugby Championship fixture on Saturday at Ellis Park, and centre Marius Louw is aware of the danger the visitors pose.

Siya Kolisi has added a lot of energy and fun to Sharks training, says delighted coach John Plumtree

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Sharks coach John Plumtree has had a tough time with injuries, but at last he is getting some senior Springboks back for the trip to the Lions on Saturday.

Springboks boost for Sharks ahead of Lions clash

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The Sharks have named their matchday 23 to face the Lions on Saturday at Ellis Park in their United Rugby Championship clash . . . And it's full of Springboks.

Julian Redelinghuys reflects on Steven Kitshoff’s career after injury-enforced retirement

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Lions scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys sympathizes with Steven Kitshoff after a neck injury forces the Springbok prop into early retirement. Having experienced a ...

Oom Piet was a Free State and Sharks legend

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Piet Strydom last week passed away at the age of 78, and his contribution to South African sport should be trumpeted to the heavens.

Lions will beat over-rated Bulls

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The Bulls are convinced they will beat the Lions in Saturday’s United Rugby Championship encounter in Pretoria but this writer believes they are going to be introduced ...

Sharks primed for URC title push as big Springboks guns return

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The message from the Sharks to United Rugby Championship contenders is clear: if they can beat the Bulls without 15 top players, then ‘stop us if you can when we ...

‘Form and belief’ pushing Lions to new heights as they eye Bulls scalp

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The Bulls are expected to engineer a backlash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday after their loss to the Sharks, but the Lions have enough ammunition to poop the party. ...

Young Turks are shooting the Sharks to stardom

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While the Sharks' veteran Springboks command attention, a new generation of exceptional young talents is emerging at Kings Park. From explosive wingers to fearless ...

We’ll match their fire, Lions vow as they aim to tame Bulls

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Lions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye throws down the gauntlet ahead of crucial URC clash with Bulls, promising a fierce forward battle at Loftus Versfeld. Fresh from ...

‘Angry Warthog’ recall shows Rassie wants the best for Boks

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus makes bold selection choices for his first alignment camp of 2024, including veteran players Deon Fourie and Akker van der Merwe, ...