Why you can be bullish about the world champion Springboks
The absolute panic in South Africa about the state of Springbok rugby needs to be reassessed, writes Mark Keohane. The Springboks haven’t played a... Read more
Power of a pack is indisputable
The Crusaders powered their way to a 33-16 win over the Hurricanes and affirmed, beyond the obvious fact of them being a class above,... Read more
Kolbe’s class tops the sporting moments of the weekend
In the second installation of “weekend moments”, Oliver Keohane reflects on three sporting moments from Friday to Sunday that sparked joy and excitement. KOLBE... Read more
Roy Keane rocks
Mark Keohane, writing for IOL Sport. Keane was the hard man of Manchester United and he is the hard man of football’s television analysts.... Read more
Blowing the whistle on the untouchables
Mark Keohane, writing for IOL Sport England rugby coach Eddie Jones refused to answer the question about referee Pascal Gauzere’s obviously incorrect decisions that... Read more
Nareki’s super statistics another statement against “size-ist” rugby culture
80 kilogram winger Jona Nareki’s ridiculous three-try performance against the Chiefs this weekend is another addition to a Cheslin-Kolbe spearheaded trend that shows up... Read more
Trumping the trolls with the block button
Mark Keohane, writing in “Keo’s Corner” for IOL ‘Toxic, embarrassing, disgraceful, appalling. Just some of the feedback, I’ve had. Thanks for using the @sign,... Read more
Forget the big names – just give the ball to Mason Mount
In a season of big signings but mixed selections, Mason Mount has survived and thrived under both of Chelsea’s managers, and continues to be... Read more
Sidestepping threats to shake up Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 2
As New Zealand welcomes their second round of Super Rugby Aotearoa, Oliver Keohane looks at two steppers, one from each match, who have the... Read more
Soccer’s full back revelation
Antonio Conte changed the traditional nature of English football with the formational revelation of the “full back” which has proved to become a recipe... Read more
Why the All Blacks needed Aaron Smith to recommit
On Tuesday morning All Black and Highlanders scrumhalf Aaron Smith recommitted to New Zealand Rugby for the next three years. Beyond the stability that... Read more
Weekend moments that made me smile
As a lover of sport as a whole, and primarily rugby and soccer, the lack of action across the board during 2020 put into... Read more
The centre court belongs to Naomi Osaka
Mark Keohane, writing for IOL Sport The conversation in womens tennis has dramatically and emphatically shifted. Serena Williams, still full of pomp and panache... Read more
Celebrating the story of Tiger’s golf
Mark Keohane, writing for IOL Sport I loved watching Tiger on the prowl in the final round of any Major. The intensity, the expectation... Read more
Six Nations Preview: Round 3
Mark Keohane, the MoneyMan and James Dalton preview the third round of the Six Nations.
Super Rugby Aotearoa will be exciting, but no different
Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 will be a pleasure to watch, as it was in 2020, but the outcome has already been scripted, writes Oliver... Read more