Mitchell: Currie Cup spirit is fantastic

Blue Bulls coach John Mitchell believes the Currie Cup still holds an important place in South African rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Four uncapped players in All Blacks squad

Four new caps have been included in the All Blacks’ 37-man squad for their end-of-year tour.

Nkosi suffers injury setback

Sharks star S’bu Nkosi suffered a suspected dislocation of his elbow in Saturday’s semi-final against the Blue Bulls. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

WP outplay Lions to reach final

Flyhalf Robert du Preez kicked 14 points as Western Province beat the Golden Lions 19-5 on Saturday to reach the Currie Cup final. MARIETTE ADAMS reports from Newlands.

Bosch boots Sharks into home final

Curwin Bosch scored 17 points as the Sharks beat the Blue Bulls 37-27 in Durban on Saturday to secure home advantage in the Currie Cup final. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Wallabies stun All Blacks

Reece Hodge slotted a long-distance 78th-minute penalty as the Wallabies secured a shock 23-18 win over the All Blacks in Brisbane on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Griffons defend title in style

Flyhalf Juan Kotzé scored 25 points as the Griffons beat the Leopards 60-36 in Welkom on Friday to their second straight Currie Cup First Division title.

Gold: Gelant should tour with Springboks

Gary Gold has singled out fullback Warrick Gelant as a Springbok bolter for the end-of-year tour of Europe.

Preview: Currie Cup semi-finals

The Sharks and Western Province must be favourites to progress to the Currie Cup final, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Province shuffle backline

EW Viljoen will start at outside centre for Western Province in Saturday’s semi-final against the Golden Lions in Cape Town.