WP overpower Cheetahs in the wet

Western Province made an encouraging start to their Currie Cup title defence as they beat the Free State Cheetahs 32-0 in torrid conditions in Newlands on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports. 

Pumas pummel Griquas

Flyhalf Chris Smith scored 22 points to steer the Pumas to a 42-19 victory over Griquas in the first round of the Currie Cup in Nelspruit on Friday.

Bosch to miss Free State clash

Dropped Springbok utility back Curwin Bosch will not be considered for the Sharks’ next Currie Cup match against the Free State Cheetahs.

Mapimpi breaks Bulls’ hearts

Makazole Mapimpi scored an 85th-minute hat-trick try to give the Free State Cheetahs a 41-40 win against the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Free State remain unbeaten in Currie Cup

The Free State Cheetahs scored seven tries in their 45-34 win against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Wednesday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.