Settled Springboks in better shape than British & Irish Lions
The general assertion seems to be that the UK’s best, having had more game time than the South Africans, are set to sweep the... Read more
Senatla’s style seizes my moment of the weekend
Local South African rugby went up a gear this weekend, with enjoyable scorelines country-wide, while Super Rugby Aotearoa remains a joy to behold. Oliver... Read more
Why we in South Africa simply have to make the Lions tour memorable
Mark Keohane, on IOL, writes that the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa will still be a success, crowds or no crowds.... Read more
Breaking down the British and Irish Lions tour
Mark Keohane, The MoneyMan and Zelim Nel discuss the financials, logistics and rugby possibilities now that the British and Irish Lions tour has been... Read more
Genge’s attitude appears as bad as his actions
Ellis Genge’s actions and subsequent attitude leave a sour taste in one’s mouth, when you consider the lack of class that has characterised his... Read more
Jake’s revival of the Bulls
Jake White’s appointment of sports psychologist Henning Gericke was a masterstroke in the Bulls revival, writes Mark Keohane in the latest SA Rugby magazine.... Read more
Mchunu’s magic was my moment of the weekend
It was great to see some classy local rugby action this weekend – with a few Springboks playing again. The New Zealand league continues... Read more
Six Nations preview
Mark Keohane, the MoneyMan and Zelim Nel discuss the Six Nations weekend that lies ahead, and look to France’s title hopes.
All eyes on Auckland for clash of the weekend
The Blues have everything to prove when they host the Crusaders in what should be the clash of the weekend, writes Oliver Keohane. There’s... Read more
Weekend moments that made me smile
In the third installation of “Weekend Moments”, Oliver Keohane looks at a 0-0 draw, powerful Blues pack and a piece of individual brilliance in... Read more
Saluting Sonny Bill
Mark Keohane, writing for IOL Sport Sonny Bill Williams may have worn New Zealand black but he could comfortably have been wearing green and... Read more
Sonny Bill Williams, my sporting hero
Oliver Keohane celebrates the career of Sonny Bill Williams, and his impact as a rugby player and sporting superstar. “Hold the ball with two... Read more
Why you can be bullish about the world champion Springboks
The absolute panic in South Africa about the state of Springbok rugby needs to be reassessed, writes Mark Keohane. The Springboks haven’t played a... Read more
Power of a pack is indisputable
The Crusaders powered their way to a 33-16 win over the Hurricanes and affirmed, beyond the obvious fact of them being a class above,... Read more
Kolbe’s class tops the sporting moments of the weekend
In the second installation of “weekend moments”, Oliver Keohane reflects on three sporting moments from Friday to Sunday that sparked joy and excitement. KOLBE... Read more
Blowing the whistle on the untouchables
Mark Keohane, writing for IOL Sport England rugby coach Eddie Jones refused to answer the question about referee Pascal Gauzere’s obviously incorrect decisions that... Read more