Mike Greenaway

1 week ago | dfa.co.za | Mike Greenaway |John Goliath

The Airlink Pumas were crowned the 2024 SA Cup champions after a dominant 39-14 victory over the defending champions, the Suzuki Griquas, at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday evening. Image: Danie van der LithTHE SUZUKI Griquas’ hopes of defending their SA Cup title were dashed in Nelspruit on Saturday evening as they fell 39-14 to a dominant Airlink Pumas side in the tournament final at Mbombela Stadium.

2 weeks ago | dfa.co.za | Mike Greenaway |Jane Barlow

SPRINGBOKSSpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus is in the starting blocks for the looming international season after a second alignment camp concluded in Cape Town on Friday afternoon. Image: Jane BarlowSpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus is in the starting blocks for the looming international season after a second alignment camp concluded in Cape Town on Friday afternoon.

3 weeks ago | dfa.co.za | Mike Greenaway |John Goliath

Tributes are pouring in for former Springbok centre Cornal Hendricks, who passed away at 37. Teammates and coaches, including Jean de Villiers and Deon Davids, recalled his infectious joy, courage through adversity, and deep humility — remembering him as more than a rugby star, but a man who lifted everyone around him.

1 month ago | thestar.co.za | Mike Greenaway |John Goliath

United Rugby ChampionshipLeighton Koopman|Published 9 hours agoSharks captain Siya Kolisi and his teammates must stop the winning momentum of Edinburgh as they look to make it three wins from three matches against South African opposition. Image: BackpagePixThe Sharks must stop Edinburgh by any means necessary to complete a clean sweep in their so-called “Biltong Series” against the South African sides.

1 month ago | thestar.co.za | Mike Greenaway |Rowan Callaghan |John Goliath

SpringboksSA Rugby president Mark Alexander. Photo: BackpagepixImage: BackpagepixCOMMENTSA Rugby president Mark Alexander’s reluctance for South Africa to bid for the Rugby World Cup in 2035 shows a firm understanding of the economic reality facing the country. Every Springbok fan would love to witness 1995 all over again in the Rainbow Country but the bottom line is that South Africa cannot afford to host the tournament.