The Currie Cup trophy

Carling Currie Cup / Rugby

Currie Cup set to change in 2018

The length of the Currie Cup tournament is set to be reduced from 2018. (more…)

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August 12, 2017

Captains at the Pro14 launchTown

Pro14 / Rugby

Roux: Pro14 priority for SA teams

The Cheetahs will field their strongest possible team in the Pro14 and possibly a second-string side in the Currie Cup playoffs. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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August 11, 2017

Free State wing Rosco Speckman

Carling Currie Cup / Rugby

Currie Cup Preview: Round 5

The Free State Cheetahs will be looking for their fourth consecutive bonus-point win in the Currie Cup when they host Griquas on Saturday.  (more…)

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August 11, 2017

Dejected Force players

Rugby / Super Rugby

Force booted from Super Rugby

The Australian Rugby Union board has announced that the Force will be axed from Super Rugby next season. (more…)

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August 11, 2017

Lions centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg

Carling Currie Cup / Rugby

Van Rensburg starts for Lions

Newly appointed Golden Lions coach Swys de Bruin has made 11 changes to the starting XV for their game against the Sharks at Ellis Park. (more…)

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August 10, 2017

Lions forwards coach Victor Matfield

News / Rugby

Matfield named Lions forwards coach

Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield has been named the Lions’ new forwards coach. (more…)

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August 10, 2017

The All Blacks celebrate

Rugby / Springboks

Meyer: Boks still trail All Blacks

Heyneke Meyer believes the Springboks will be much improved in the Rugby Championship, but still lag behind the All Blacks. (more…)

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August 10, 2017

Jordie Barrett against Samoa

News / Rugby

Barrett out for rest of the year

Jordie Barrett has been ruled out of the Rugby Championship due to a shoulder injury. (more…)

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August 10, 2017

Sharks claim bonus-point win at Loftus

Carling Currie Cup / Rugby

Sharks claim bonus-point win at Loftus

The Sharks produced a composed second-half performance to claim a 28-20 bonus-point win over the Blue Bulls at Loftus on Wednesday evening. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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August 9, 2017

Free State wing Makazole Mapimpi scores a try

Carling Currie Cup / Rugby

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. (more…)

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August 9, 2017