Sanity must prevail on when Boks can play
MARK KEOHANE argues for a crucial discussion between Rassie Erasmus and South Africa’s franchise coaches to find a balance in managing the availability of Springbok players.
Coastal derby a showcase of SA strength
MARK KEOHANE hails the positive advertisement for South African rugby provided by the @Vodacom #URC derbies at Cape Town Stadium.
‘Dark days’ are over for SA rugby
South African rugby is in a good space, and SARU president Mark Alexander has several reasons to be upbeat about the future of the sport in the country, writes MARK KEOHANE.
North-South derby a win for SA
The DHL Stormers’ seventh win in a row against the Bulls was colossal in meaning, but the big winners in Cape Town were South African rugby and the @Vodacom #URC, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Stormers, SA win thanks to faithful fans
Cape Town’s passionate rugby public have spoken – with their cash – and what they have said is that there is nothing better than the most treasured North versus South derby, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Bulls losing diversity race to SA rivals
The stark contrast in transformation numbers of the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls is even more striking than the record between the teams in the Vodacom URC, argues MARK KEOHANE.
Ellis Park’s days are numbered
It’s a matter of when, not if, the Lions leave Ellis Park for a smaller stadium in a safer area, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Stormers vs La Rochelle: Don’t miss the party!
MARK KEOHANE is puzzled why there isn’t more buzz around the blockbuster clash in Cape Town between the Stormers and Champions Cup title-holders, La Rochelle.
Stormers to ‘lose a fight to win the war’
John Dobson’s decision to field a second-string DHL Stormers side against Leicester Tigers on Sunday is a “necessary pain” before a tough run of matches in SA, writes MARK KEOHANE.
SA rugby on Euro ‘voyage of discovery’
Playing in European club competitions is more complex for SA teams than it first appeared, but they will become more competitive with increased exposure, writes MARK KEOHANE.
