Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

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 ...

Watch VideoBelligerent Bulls bounce back to carve Cardiff to sheds in emphatic URC victory at Loftus

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Handré Pollard’s tactical boot and Kurt-Lee Arendse’s " milliseconds of magic" were too much for the Welsh visitors. Despite a shaky start, the Bulls cruised to ...

Watch VideoBulls need to rediscover their 'desperation' in URC clash against Cardiff at Loftus

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Ruan Nortje hasn't held back in his assessment of why the Bulls faltered at Loftus last week. As they prepare to host a tactical Cardiff side, the Bulls skipper ...

Watch VideoFlowerbeds and fisticuffs: The untold aftermath of the Springboks’ 2006 All Black stunner

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Before the 2007 World Cup triumph, there was the " Street Fight of Rustenburg." We revisit the day John Smit and Andre Pretorius pulled the Springboks back from ...

Watch VideoNorth-south derbies are unpredictable but Bulls bully boys should tame Stormers at Loftus Versfeld

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The Bulls are favoured to beat the Stormers in Pretoria on Saturday, but coach Johan Ackermann has warned his players not to rest on their laurels.

Watch VideoBulls wheel out the heavy artillery for forward onslaught on Stormers in URC clash at Loftus

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Form the team selected by Bulls coach Johan Ackermann for Saturday's URC lash with the Stormers, it is clear where he seeks an advantage in the north-south derby. ...

Watch VideoBulls want to make Marco van Staden's 100th cap a special occasion against Stormers

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As Marco van Staden prepares for his milestone match against the Stormers, captain Marcell Coetzee hails the " warrior" spirit of the Bulls' favourite flanker.

Watch VideoNo more 'spankings': Neething Fouche, Stormers looking to silence the critics against Bulls

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Neethling Fouche admits the Stormers have " not been good enough" lately, but he believes a tactical shift is coming.

Watch VideoBulls' sense of purpose turned losing into winning, says captain Marcell Coetzee

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Bulls captain Marcell Coezee has explained how the Bulls kept faith in their abilities during a long stretch of defeats.

Watch VideoAllister Coetzee, Heyneke Meyer bring Springbok pedigree to SA Cup ahead of new season

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South African rugby's second tier teams are back in action in the latest edition of the SA Cup.

Watch VideoBulls opt for powerful 'bomb squad' as Johan Ackermann rotates for URC derby with Sharks

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ohan Ackermann has shuffled his forwards for the visit of the Sharks, with Jan-Hendrik Wessels moving into the middle of a revamped front row at Loftus.

Watch VideoSharks coach JP Pietersen demands clinical edge to sink the Bulls in URC derby

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Following a 22-error horror show against the Lions, Sharks coach JP Pietersen has challenged his side to tighten up their execution for Saturday's daunting trip ...

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus' alignment camp: Why invitations don't equate to Springbok selection

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus' 49-man alignment squad is as much about succession planning as it is about winning Test matches.

Watch VideoOff-field changes at Shark Tank will only count if they help JP Pietersen win matches

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The " Shark Tank" has a new blueprint. From Scott Mathie’s attacking guile to Neil Powell’s move to the juniors, the Sharks have overhauled their high-performance ...