SA’s Green & Gold future shines forever bright
The 2024 SA Rugby awards celebrated the Springboks’ achievements over the past eight years, while reinforcing their intent to create more history, writes MARK KEOHANE.
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Rassie leads the way in innovation
Rassie Erasmus is redefining how to approach a World Cup cycle by emphasising the importance of the three-year buildup to the tournament for the Springboks, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Being the best URC team in SA matters
The SA Shield in the Vodacom URC may not capture widespread public interest but winning it holds real significance for the players and coaches, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Pick up the pom-poms and cheer on SA rugby
South African rugby is thriving on and off the field, and MARK KEOHANE encourages fans to revel in the success.
High stakes in Highveld derbies for SA rivals
South Africa’s @Vodacom #URC derbies always deliver on intensity and quality, with an added incentive for players hoping to bolster their case for Springbok selection, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Sharks make transformation statement
MARK KEOHANE argues that transformation in South African rugby, exemplified by the Sharks’ recent team makeup, must celebrated but not be confused with quotas.
Lions ‘bridesmaids’ no match for Bulls
The Lions won’t lack confidence at Loftus on Saturday, but they don’t have the forward pack to go the distance and overpower the @Vodacom Bulls, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Rassie on red alert for Kiwi threat
The dominance of the New Zealand teams in the opening round of 2025 Super Rugby Pacific will have caught the eye of Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Loftus ‘miracle’ must come from sharpshooters
The accuracy of goal-kickers Siya Masuku and Jordan Hendrikse will be key to the Sharks’ chances of upsetting the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE. @Vodacom #URC
Fine margins decided URC derby rivals’ fate
The Stormers were just a successful conversion away from denying the Bulls a long-awaited Vodacom URC victory in Cape Town on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE.
