Mark Keohane

Rassie to relish Hanekom, Roos duel

MARK KEOHANE sees Saturday’s clash between the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls as a stage for Evan Roos and Cameron Hanekom to impress Bok boss Rassie Erasmus.

Paris , France - 15 October 2023; Kwagga Smith of South Africa is tackled by Damien Penaud of France during the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Paris, France. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Les Bleus licking their lips for Bok revenge

The November Test rematch between the world champion Springboks and France is already shaping up to be the most anticipated clash of 2025, writes MARK KEOHANE.

The incredible journey of Ross Vintcent

MARK KEOHANE is blown away by the remarkable journey of Italy loose forward Ross Vintcent, the least known of four South Africans featuring in the 2025 Six Nations.

Stories about SA’s heroes must never stop

The contributions of Springbok legends such as Danie Gerber to the rich history of South African rugby should not be forgotten, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Stormers primed to break Dublin duck

Fortuitous timing has opened a window of opportunity for the Stormers when they clash with Irish giants Leinster in a key @Vodacom #URC showdown in Dublin on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Let’s toast the brains behind SA’s brawn

More must be done to celebrate South African rugby’s coaching legends, ensuring their contributions to the game are given the recognition they deserve, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Springboks Jan Serfontein and Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg with the Top14 trophy. Photo: Gallo Images

Bring back Saffas for Euro cup title quest

Local teams must bolster their squads with seasoned South African players to win the #InvestecChampionsCup within the next three to five years, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Let’s be realistic about SA’s Euro cup prospects

MARK KEOHANE stresses ongoing education of fans regarding the complexities faced by South African teams competing in the Vodacom URC and EPCR simultaneously.

Biggar’s one-off match rant is on the mark

MARK KEOHANE applauds veteran Dan Biggar for questioning the current pool stages scheduling of the #InvestecChampions Cup and EPCR @ChallengeCup_.

Put Stormers’ pain into perspective

The DHL Stormers are doing nothing different from past seasons, only John Dobson currently doesn’t have the personnel to replicate what has made them successful, writes MARK KEOHANE.