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
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
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
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
Why concussed Clive is wrong about Dan Carter
Mark Keohane, on IOL, writes Clive Woodward must have taken a few knocks during his playing days. How else does one explain his choice... 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
Carter’s big five performances against the Springboks
Dan Carter played the Springboks 19 times. Mark Keohane picks his top five Carter displays against the men in green and gold. All Blacks... Read more
Dan Carter’s deadly numbers against the Springboks
Iconic All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter won 79 percent of the Test matches he played against the Springboks in an incredibly dominant international career.... Read more
Eddie Jones won’t win England a World Cup, and he knows it
Mark Keohane, writing for IOL Sport I like Eddie Jones. He is great for the promotion of the game. He has a wonderful sense... Read more
Shoutout to Sheck, but he solves no problems
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is set to start 2021 at the Blues, and the Rugby World waits anxiously to see whether he can translate his talents... Read more
What I love and hate about the Six Nations
Mark Keohane, writing for IOL Sport There isn’t a heck of a lot I hate about rugby’s Six Nations. I have a lot of... Read more