Why the Kolisi Springboks debate is only about rugby
Siya Kolisi, to start for the Springboks or not, is simply a rugby discussion. Read the lines and don’t go looking for a racial... Read more
Siya Kolisi must captain the Springboks against the Lions
Siya Kolisi must be backed unconditionally to lead the Springboks in the three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions. A month spent in... Read more
Siya, Pieter-Steph & Duane win & lose on the same day
Siya Kolisi’s 60 minutes for the Sharks against the Stormers was the best South African rugby story of Saturday. Whoever wins the Rainbow Cup... Read more
Stormers to get bossed in backyard by Sharks
Siya Kolisi, on his return home, starts in a Sharks team that is powerful enough to beat the Stormers in their new backyard in... Read more
Backing Temba Bavuma
Viva Temba. If you don’t agree, don’t bother reading any further because you will be offended, writes Mark Keohane on IOL. To hell with... Read more
The privilege of being both a supporter and reporter
Mark Keohane, writing for IOL Sport Every so often it happens that a sporting week doesn’t quite go as planned. For the past 30... Read more
A dark cloud hangs over WP Rugby
The problems at Western Province rugby are layered, and everyone involved needs to step up and start taking accountability writes James Dalton. I never... Read more
Spirit of Springboks stronger than ever
As appearing in Keo’s Corner in the Cape Times and IOL Sport The spirit of Siya Kolisi’s triumphant Springbok Rugby World Cup winning Rainbow... Read more
#BlackLivesMatter is more than a sporting protest
Mark Keohane, writing for IOL Sport Renowned British television show host and columnist Michael Parkinson interviewed Muhammad Ali on October 17th, 1971. ‘Can I... Read more
Kolisi must lead British & Irish Lions effort and continue through to 2023 World Cup
Mark Keohane, on IOL Sport, writes that Siya Kolisi must lead the Springboks against the British & Irish Lions in 2021 and also head up... Read more
Treat Siya’s Boks as mortals & cut them some slack
Life will never be the same for Siya Kolisi and his all-conquering World Champion Rainbow Warriors, writes Mark Keohane in his Independent Media and... Read more
How the joker in the pack became the ace
Stormers and Springbok hooker Scarra Ntubeni has known World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi since the age of 12. He gives Mark Keohane a... Read more
Siya’s serenity and humility in leadership
Mark Keohane writing for IOL Sport and Independent Media Publications. Siya Kolisi’s story makes for a best seller because it allows every child to... Read more
The pure brilliance of Springbok Rugby
Siya Kolisi, in his 50th match became the first black Springbok captain to lift the Web Ellis trophy. Lukhanyo Am and Makazole Mapimpi, two... Read more
Celebrate, South Africa, a wonderful moment in Springbok World Cup history
Mark Keohane, in his Monday morning Independent Media and IOL Sport World Cup watch column, applauds a wonderful moment in Springbok World Cup history.... Read more
Springbok coach Rassie’s first and most significant Rugby World Cup victory
Mark Keohane, in his Cape Times and IOLSPORT, weekly column says Springbok rugby is already a winner before kick-off at this year’s Rugby World... Read more