Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Watch VideoBulls coach Ackermann: Kurt-Lee could make the difference against dangerous Scarlets

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The Bulls conclude their month-long European tour with a URC match against the Scarlets on Saturday night. Coach Johan Ackerman is thrilled to welcome back some ...

Watch VideoBulls' Marco van Staden embraces the technical challenge of hooker after bench impact

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Burly flank Marco van Staden was a backline player at school. Now he is making a name for himself as a hooker at the Bulls.

Watch VideoEthan Hooker injury blow: Springboks versatility tested ahead of Nations Cup

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Ethan Hooker's dislocated shoulder creates a selection headache for Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Springboks’ 2026 international season. We analyse the midfield depth ...

Watch VideoCaptain Marcell Coetzee climbs ladder into pantheon of Bulls greats

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Marcell Coetzee on Saturday becomes one of the Bulls' most capped captains. He has paid tribute to his teammates ahead of Saturday's match against the Scarlets.

Watch VideoFrom sweat to silverware: The Stellenbosch secret behind Blitzboks' Hong Kong triumph

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With the SVNS World Championship in Valladolid looming next month, the Blitzboks are already resetting their focus on the physical and mental demands required to ...

Watch VideoRampant Lions crush Warriors to announce themselves as URC title contenders

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The Lions delivered a superb performance in beating United Rugby Championship log leaders Glasgow at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Watch VideoCanan Moodie injury the concern for Bulls after big victory over Dragons

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The Bulls enjoyed a fine United Rugby Championship win on Friday night against the Dragons, but they are running out of wings.

Watch VideoIn-form Lions face stern examination from table-topping Warriors in spicy URC clash

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The Lions are on a four-match winning streak in the URC. That run will be tested by the Glasgow Warriors at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Watch VideoGAME DAY I Bulls desperate to slay Dragons and make inroads into URC top eight

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The Bulls being a two-match URC tour of the United Kingdom on Friday night when they visit the Dragons, They are determined to bank vital log points.

Watch VideoLions boosted by return of Big Asenathi, Morne van den Berg for URC clash with Warriors

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The Lions have confirmed their match-23 for Saturday's URC match against the Glasgow Warriors. Two Springboks and a Blitzbok return to the side.

Watch VideoLions can do Stormers a big favour by beating Glasgow as Capetonians chase URC top spot

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The Stormers are well-placed to finish the URC top of the table. But first they need to get past a Connacht side that has everything to play for.

Watch VideoPollard on SA flop in Euro Cups: It's disappointing, but we can go deep into URC

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The South African teams failed in the Champions and Challenge Cups but Handre Pollard says they can make up for it in the URC.

Watch VideoRassie's latest recruit a 'brilliant addition', Burger says Boks won't back off in 2026

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The Springboks are still a way off starting their season, but positive developments are brewing in the land of the green and gold.

Watch VideoBrave Bulls unlucky to lose to Warriors in Champions Cup classic in Glasgow

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The Bulls narrowly lost to Glasgow in a Round of 16 Champions Cup game on Saturday night. It was a close game and the men from Pretoria can count themselves unfortunate. ...

Watch VideoWestville, Kearsney, DHS continue winning ways on day two of Easter Rugby Festival

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The Durban teams at the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival continued their dominance over teams from outside of KZN on day two of he popular tournament.

GAME DAY I Bulls underdogs against Warriors but they can pull off an upset

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The Bulls and Warriors have played each other six times, with each team winning thee times. Today's Champions Cup Round of 16 encounter should be another humdinger. ...

Watch VideoBulls coach Ackermann: Cameron Hanekom is ideal No 8 to unleash on Glasgow Warriors

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Saturday at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow sees the latest chapter in the intense rivalry between the Bulls and the Warriors. This time it is a Champions Cup Round ...

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 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 ...

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. ...

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 ...