Mike Greenaway

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Plumtree laments poor Sharks skills against Zebre and calls for major improvement against Leinster

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks struggled to beat lowly Zebre in a United Rugby Championship match in Durban and coach John Plumtree voided his disapproval.

Watch VideoSiya Kolisi brace, but charitable Sharks almost present Zebre with the ultimate Italian job

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks laboured to an uneasy 35-34 win over plucky Zebre in a United Rugby Championship match in Durban on Saturday.

Lions kicking themselves after squandering opportunities in Cardiff defeat

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Lions are under pressure to qualify for the United Rugby Championship after losing 20-17 in Cardiff on Friday night.

Hanekom returns in big boost for the Bulls while White makes big call at flyhalf

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Bulls have selected Keagan Johannes at flyhalf for their big game against Leinster and have welcomed back rising star Cameron Hanekom.

Plumtree and the Sharks have not forgotten the horror of losing to Zebre

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks host Zebre in Durban on Saturday in a United Rugby Championship encounter and coach ...

Odds on Mike — Stormers, Sharks, Bulls to win in the United Rugby Championship

Mike Greenaway|Published

IOL rugby writer Mike Greenaway gives his opinion on how this weekend's United Rugby Championship matches will pan out.

Watch VideoPlumtree believes Kolisi can reinvent himself as a No 8 at the Sharks

Mike Greenaway|Published

Siya Kolisi is a familiar sight in the No 6 jersey of the Springboks but John Plumtree sees his future at No 8 for the Sharks.

Sharpeville united the world against apartheid but sporting isolation took too long — ask the All Blacks

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharpeville Massacre that took place 65 years ago was condemned by the world but the All Blacks continued to play the Springboks for decades.

Eben Etzebeth’s concussion cleared up, but now hamstring strain keeps him out of Sharks URC team

Mike Greenaway|Published

The good news is that Springbok legend Eben Etzebeth has put his concussion problem behind him, but it will a few more weeks before he plays again for the Sharks ...

Esterhuizen, Mapimpi back for Sharks against Zebre but Etzebeth unavailable

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks host Zebre in a United Rugby Championship match on Saturday and they welcome back some Springbok stars.

Watch VideoNamibia’s loss is South Africa’s gain as ‘The Boogie Man’ Jurenzo Julius sets his sights on Springboks

Mike Greenaway|Published

Sharks centre Jurenzo Julius is knocking on the Springbok door after an invitation to the recent alignment camp and his winning of the Junior Springbok of the Year ...

Springbok hooker Dweba to leave Stormers for English Premiership

Mike Greenaway|Published

Stormers hooker Joseph Dweba is entering a new phase in his career with a move England and the Exeter Chiefs.

Watch VideoStormers' Dobson spoilt for choice as he puts his backline puzzle together

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Stormers visit the Scarlets this weekend in a United Rugby Championship fixture that marks the return of Springboks Sacha Feinberg Mngomezulu and Damian Willemse. ...

Watch VideoHorn wants Lions to keep focused in tour opener against Cardiff

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Lions play Cardiff on Friday evening and captain Francke Horn wants his team to learn from the mistakes they made in their loss to the Sharks.

Lions will have their hands full again Welsh rugby's leading light

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Lions are in Wales to play Cardiff in a United Rugby Championship match on Friday and some of their players have had it as tough as the national team.

Watch VideoEXCLUSIVE | Springbok Eben Etzebeth's comeback for the Sharks on hold once more

Mike Greenaway|Published

Springbok legend Eben Etzebeth has been fighting a long-term battle with concussion and while his comeback is imminent, it won't be this week.

Watch VideoEXCLUSIVE | Sharks learnt their lesson in 'URC series' against Lions, says forwards coach Lemmer

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks are in United Rugby Championship action on Saturday when Zebre visit Durban and forwards coach Philip Lemmer says the Italians wont be underestimated. ...

Watch VideoThe Springboks are the best team in the world because they transformed

Mike Greenaway|Updated

Transformation in South African sport continues to cause controversy but the success of the Springboks illustrates that integration works.

Odds on Mike — Wales to run England close in Six Nations clash

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Six Nations holds centre stage this weekend and Independent Media Rugby writer Mike Greenaway is tipping Wales to upset England in Cardiff.

Sharks recognised for outstanding commitment to transformation

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks won an award at the SA Rugby Awards on Thursday for good governance and commitment to transformation.

2025 is the most important year in Rassie's planning for the 2027 World Cup

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Springboks will play 15 matches in 2025 as their build up the 2027 World Cup gains momentum.

Sharks well placed for glory as Plumtree's tenure hits the half-way mark

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Sharks had a shaky start under returning coach John Plumtree 18 months ago but solid foundations have been put in place.

Frans Steyn admits he fluffed his lines in coaching debut with Cheetahs

Mike Greenaway|Published

The famous former Springbok and Cheetah Frans Steyn has switched to a coaching role at the Cheetahs ...

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus encouraged by willingness of older Springboks to pass on knowledge

Mike Greenaway|Published

The Springboks have concluded an alignment camp in Cape Town and coach Rassie Erasmus says he achieved his objectives.

Watch VideoCriticism of the Bomb Squad is 'plain daft' says Eddie Jones

Mike Greenaway|Published

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus pioneered the use of forward-dominated bench splits and veteran coach Eddie Jones says the tactic makes perfect sense.