Andre a giant among ‘turgid’ Sharks
With the exception of Andre Esterhuizen, MARK KEOHANE bemoans the performance from a Bok-laden Sharks outfit against Edinburgh in round 15 of the @Vodacom #URC.
Nienaber leading Leinster to pot of gold
Two-time World Cup-winning Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has delivered the critical edge in Leinster’s quest for silverware, writes MARK KEOHANE.
No shortage of SA beef on Euro cup menu
MARK KEOHANE hails the strong South African influence in this week’s EPCR action, and is confident of the Vodacom Bulls making history in the Challenge Cup.
Stormers must seek justice for Fouche
MARK KEOHANE wants the Stormers to appeal tighthead prop Neethling Fouche’s four-game suspension, arguing that prejudicial verdicts like these cannot go unchallenged.
Lions must feast on ‘different beast’
Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash in Edinburgh offers the fearless Lions a perfect opportunity to bury last week’s Glasgow humiliation and find redemption, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Sacha, Gaza’s stupidity in Belfast inexcusable
Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will have many golden moments for the Boks and Stormers, but it won’t change the history of their decisions in Belfast, writes MARK KEOHANE.
SA rugby is at an all-time high
There is an admiration for South African rugby’s passion and widespread envy of its support at both national and club level in the Republic, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Lions down, but not out of playoff hunt
The Lions will be frustrated by back-to-back narrow defeats in the Vodacom URC but shouldn’t be disheartened, given the competition’s unpredictability, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Rassie backed Kolbe, the rest is history
MARK KEOHANE argues that without Rassie Erasmus’ intervention, Cheslin Kolbe may have gone on to star for France instead of being celebrated as one of SA rugby’s greatest players.
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.
