John Goliath

Journalist

Relentless Reynders ready to power Blitzboks in Cape Town before jumping the broom

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Zander Reynders returns to SVNS Cape Town as a transformed force in the Blitzboks pack, a year after his whirlwind debut launched a breakout season that now sees ...

Watch VideoIvan van Rooyen worked on Lions' 'identity' ahead of URC derby against Bulls

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Following a structured three-week preparation, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen believes his squad is primed for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship showdown against ...

Watch VideoThe price of privilege: Why Gary Player's BEE criticism rings hollow

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Gary Player's recent critique of South Africa's Black Economic Empowerment Act has ignited controversy, revealing a deeper issue of privilege and historical context ...

Watch VideoCanan Moodie will exchange the couch and the blanket for the real deal against All Blacks

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Canan Moodie stands out among Springboks as one of the few players yet to face defeat against the All Blacks.

Watch VideoReturn of long throw-ins and the Wallabies beating the Springboks not on my 2025 sports bingo card

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How the unexpected resurgence of long throw-ins in football parallels the Wallabies' stunning victory over the Springboks.

Watch Video#LetsFixSAFootball | How Sekhukhune United and Generation Schools plan to reshape youth football development

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The scandal involving BT Academy in Cape Town has sparked a conversation about the regulation of football academies in South Africa.

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus the bearer of good news as Springboks' injury infirmary starts clearing out

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Exciting news for Springboks fans as Rassie Erasmus confirms the return of key players from injury, including World Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit.

Watch VideoSA Rugby pays tribute to Cornal Hendricks, a remarkable athlete

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SA Rugby president Mark Alexander honours Cornal Hendricks, a talented athlete who made a lasting impact on rugby before his untimely passing at 37.

Watch VideoTributes pour in for former Springbok Cornal Hendricks after his untimely passing

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Former Springbok wing Cornal Hendricks has passed away at the age of 37, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and remarkable achievements in South African rugby. ...

Watch VideoHow a football team is changing lives in Blikkiesdorp

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Discover how Errol and Joyce van der Byl are transforming the lives of children in Blikkiesdorp through football, offering hope and opportunity in a challenging ...

Student protests disrupt UCT Varsity Cup match amid housing crisis

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There is currently a massive student accommodation crisis around the country, with students left stranded and some even sleeping on the streets.

Mentality monsters ... Five sports teams who don’t know when they’re beaten

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IOL Sport’s John Goliath looks at four sports team’s who who have that never-say-die mentality when it comes to getting the proverbial finish line.

Proteas need their own 'Pieter-Steph du Toit' moment to break World Cup curse

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While the Springboks know how to get the job done, their Proteas counterparts have often shown at World Cups that they don’t have the stomach for the fight.

OPINION: Sport in the time of Coronavirus

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We may have to hold on to famous sporting memories for a lot longer in 2020 following the Coronavirus outbreak

Scrumdown to lead SA Rugby

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Deputy president Mark Alexander and Western Province Rugby Union president Thelo Wakefield are likely to be in the mix when the nominations are made for the next ...

Strauss does little things that maybe go unnoticed

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Before Adriaan Strauss could answer whether he thought he had done well enough in his “job interview” in the series against Ireland to become the permanent Springbok ...

Go non-racial Bokke, go

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An exciting era for Springbok rugby starts on Saturday, and new coach Allister Coetzee made a few lovely jokes yesterday as he announced the first-ever Bok team ...

Frans packed for his tussle with Lizo

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Scrum domination could genuinely be the key to victory in the crunch clash between the Bulls and the Stormers at Loftus.

Pieter-Steph can give Boks extra dimension

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There was concern before last year’s World Cup that the Springboks lacked depth at lock, especially as Victor Matfield was no longer at the peak of his powers. Pieter-Steph ...

Perfect test for Fleck’s men

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IT’S been difficult to actually gauge the Stormers’ progress in terms of their attacking game, and where they actually find themselves in relation to the best teams ...

Stick can breathe life into Boks

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WHILE many people seem to think that Mzwandile Stick will only be carrying cones and rugby balls for Allister Coetzee over the next four years, the people who have ...

Maties hearts broken after hooter

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ARM wrestles are never pretty, especially in the Varsity Cup, which is a tournament full of innovations that promote running rugby.

Fleck excited about Kolbe No 10 role

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CHESLIN KOLBE playing at flyhalf for the Stormers is a mouth-watering prospect for coach Robbie Fleck.

Wellington’s Shane at Augusta

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BEAUTY, he said as the ball left the face of my driver on a warm autumn afternoon at the fourth hole of the Wellington golf club.

A Superduper Rugby Weekend

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“Described as both unconventional and highly versatile, Stephen Larkham’s unpredictability and vision on the field is in stark contrast to his languid and laidback ...