Cheetahs and Kings to be split up in Pro14
Cheetahs wing Sergeal Petersen against the Kings

Cheetahs and Kings to be split up in Pro14

The makeup of the two seven-team conferences in the expanded Pro14 will be based on the standings of the final log last season. (more…)

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Stormers back young Willemse
Damian Willemse against the Sunwolves

Stormers back young Willemse

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck will have no problem backing young Damian Willemse to start at flyhalf in Saturday’s high-pressured quarter-final against the Chiefs, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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‘Stormers must be smarter’
Stormers captain Siya Kolisi

‘Stormers must be smarter’

Captain Siya Kolisi says the Stormers have to improve their decision-making to succeed in their quarter-final against the Chiefs at Newlands on Saturday. (more…)

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Province crowned Challenge champions
WP lift the trophy

Province crowned Challenge champions

Western Province beat Griquas 28-19 at Florida Park in Cape Town on Sunday to win the inaugural Provincial Rugby Challenge title. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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Lions primed for Super Rugby glory
Jaco Kriel takes on the Sharks defence

Lions primed for Super Rugby glory

The Lions have the defensive tools – and more importantly, the home advantage – to win three playoff matches and ultimately a first Super Rugby crown, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Lions peak while Bulls burn
Ross Cronjé breaches the Sharks defence

Lions peak while Bulls burn

The Lions finished the regular season at the top of the overall standings, while the Bulls ended their campaign at the bottom of the South African pile, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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