Mark
Keohane
Founder of Keo.co.za, Editor-in-Chief of SA Rugby Magazine, host of Keo & Zels, and one of South Africa’s most experienced rugby voices.
About Mark Keohane
Mark Keohane has covered every Springbok era from Mandela to Erasmus.
His career spans newspapers, magazines, digital publishing, books, broadcast, podcasting and direct involvement inside the Springbok communications setup.
He is the founder of Keo.co.za, Editor-in-Chief of SA Rugby Magazine and host of the Keo & Zels Show.
Core Credentials
- ✓ Rugby journalist since 1992
- ✓ Founder of Keo.co.za
- ✓ Editor-in-Chief of SA Rugby Magazine
- ✓ Host of Keo & Zels
- ✓ Covered every modern Springbok era
Career Timeline
Three Decades of Rugby Coverage
First Springbok coverage.
Works for The Argus in Cape Town.
Works for the Sunday Star Times in New Zealand and covers the Springboks tour of New Zealand.
Covers the Rugby World Cup in South Africa for Business Day.
Covers the Springboks for Sports Illustrated South Africa.
Covers rugby and the Springboks for the Cape Times and Independent Newspapers SA, and talks rugby on Cape Talk 567, including the 1999 Rugby World Cup in England and Wales.
Springboks Communications Manager.
Launches rugby blog Keo.co.za.
Covers the Springboks, including the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France.
Covers the Springboks for Keo.co.za and SA Rugby Magazine, writes a column, covers the 2009 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa and the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, and hosts a rugby show on Good Hope Radio during the 2011 World Cup.
Covers the Springboks, including the 2015, 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cups and the 2021 British & Irish Lions series in South Africa.
Experience
Major Events Covered
Published Works
Author of Eight Rugby Books
Rugby Podcast
Keo & Zels Show
190 episodes and 83 million views.
Recognition
Awards
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