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Stormers need leaders, not just hope

A change in mentality and the return of World Cup-winning Springboks will transform the DHL Stormers after a challenging tour in Europe, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Posted in Columns, Mark Keohane, Stormers, Top headlines, United Rugby Championship | Tagged Stormers, United Rugby Championship

Willie worth Jake’s bullish investment

Willie le Roux has not joined the Vodacom Bulls for a pension pay-out, and his role will be as significant as wunderkind Canan Moodie, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Posted in Bulls, Columns, Mark Keohane | Tagged Canan Moodie, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Marco van Staden, Vodacom Bulls, Willie Le Roux

‘Shining’ Sanele answers Rassie’s call

The versatile Sanele Nohamba has seized the opportunity for SA flyhalves to jockey for the Springbok No 10 jersey over the next four-year cycle, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Posted in Columns, Lions, Mark Keohane, Springboks, Test Rugby, Top headlines, United Rugby Championship | Tagged Lions, Sanele Nohamba, Springboks

Never write off the heart of a Lion

The Lions’ ‘gees’ despite constant disappointment is admirable, and they will continue to show constant improvement during the @Vodacom #URC season, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Posted in Columns, Lions, Mark Keohane, Top headlines, United Rugby Championship | Tagged Lions, United Rugby Championship

URC is not won in November

MARK KEOHANE has delved into the history books to show that the local franchises can bounce back from a tough start on tour in the opening month of the Vodacom URC.

Posted in Columns, Mark Keohane, Top headlines, United Rugby Championship | Tagged Bulls, Lions, Mark Keohane, sharks, Stormers, United Rugby Championship, URC

Let the ref run the show again

MARK KEOHANE advocates for a return to the traditional role of referees in rugby, arguing that the expansion of the television match official’s scope is ruining the sport.

Posted in Columns, Mark Keohane, Top headlines | Tagged World Rugby

Duane’s tale a ‘hell of a rugby lesson’

Duane Vermeulen’s journey to become the greatest Springbok No 8 of all time is a powerful story of patience and perseverance, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Posted in Columns, Mark Keohane, Springboks, Test Rugby, Top headlines | Tagged duane vermeulen, Springboks

Cane-less Kiwis no match for Bok ‘mongrels’

Once the All Blacks lost captain Sam Cane to a red card in the World Cup final, they were never going to be able to stop the brutal Springboks, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Posted in Columns, Mark Keohane, Springboks, Test Rugby, Top headlines, World Cup | Tagged 2023 Rugby World Cup, All Blacks, Springboks, Test Rugby

Bok coaches dodge World Cup ‘disaster’

While hailing the match-winning Handre Pollard, MARK KEOHANE says the Bok brains trust has played their ‘get out of jail’ card in the semi-final victory over England.

Posted in Columns, Mark Keohane

All Blacks mauling of Pumas ‘just wrong’

MARK KEOHANE is troubled by the 38-point differential of the All Blacks’ 44-6 win over Argentina in their World Cup semi-final, given the significance of the match.

Posted in Columns, Mark Keohane, Test Rugby, Top headlines, World Cup | Tagged 2023 Rugby World Cup, All Blacks, Argentina, Test Rugby
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