Bulls must beat Munster for Jake’s sake

The Vodacom Bulls are under pressure to beat Munster on Saturday and thus vindicate Jake White’s decision to prioritise the Pretoria clash over a European cup playoff, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Libbok can convert on the biggest stage

Criticism directed at Springbok and DHL Stormers playmaker Manie Libbok’s goal-kicking abilities are uninformed and ignorant, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Sharks must chase European ‘pot of gold’

Winning the Challenge Cup is imperative for the Sharks, but the Vodacom Bulls will have a different mindset regarding their Champions Cup ambitions, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Stormers mean business with ‘Spicy’ move

The re-signing of loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff by the DHL Stormers signals the intent of their new owners to invest in the success of the team, writes MARK KEOHANE.

SA fans should be queuing for Euro clashes

South Africans have a legacy of excelling in the EPCR, which must be leveraged to increase support for local teams when they play at home, writes MARK KEOHANE.

‘Target TMOs and leave the scrum alone’

Rugby is meant to be played and officiated in real time, with the rules governing the scrum and the pace of a match perfectly fine as it is, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Stormers to host a ‘spectacular Test’

The Champions Cup last 16 clash between the DHL Stormers and La Rochelle in Cape Town on Saturday will be an epic duel of Test-match quality, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Rassie’s Boks always two steps ahead

Rassie Erasmus has pre-empted World Rugby’s law amendments that negate the Springboks’ forward dominance, by investing in dynamic backs, writes MARK KEOHANE.

African Games a rugby ‘gold rush’

History was made when rugby made its debut as a competitive sport in Accra at the 13th edition of the African Games, writes MARK KEOHANE.

SA teams shackled by ‘stop-start’ URC

The @Vodacom #URC, aligned with the northern hemisphere calendar, leads to a stop-start campaign that doesn’t suit South African sides or supporters, writes MARK KEOHANE.