These Stormers don’t do blowouts

The bookmakers have overcooked the Stormers’ chances against Connacht, even if the Lions may justify favouritism up north, writes @mark_keohane

Van Graan’s built a European force

Johann van Graan has instilled belief and steel at Bath, with the club now closing in on a return to European glory, writes @mark_keohane

Nienaber narrative misses mark

Jacques Nienaber’s role at Leinster is being shaped more by perception than performance, writes @mark_keohane

JP’s Sharks mirror his mindset

JP Pietersen’s growing impact as head coach is driving the Sharks’ resurgence, writes @mark_keohane

All Blacks brewing something special

The All Blacks new coaching ticket has raised the stakes for this year’s Greatest Rugby Rivalry tour, writes @mark_keohane

Hanekom return lifts Bulls

Cameron Hanekom’s comeback adds bite and belief to a Bulls side pushing back into Vodacom URC contention, writes @mark_keohane

Sharks’ revival at risk

The Sharks’ Vodacom URC campaign hangs in the balance after Highveld setbacks and demands an immediate response in Durban, writes @mark_keohane

Breakdown warriors endure

Marco van Staden and Deon Fourie embodied everything timeless about the Bulls-Stormers rivalry at Loftus on Saturday, writes @mark_keohane

Loftus derby defies prediction

The Vodacom Bulls and Stormers will bring 20-plus Springboks and old-school tribal edge to a derby where form rarely matters, writes @mark_keohane

Boks beware the Rennie effect

Dave Rennie’s elevation to All Blacks coach should worry Springbok fans, writes MARK KEOHANE.