Dobson: Lineouts cost WP
Western Province coach John Dobson and captain Chris van Zyl say lost lineouts cost them dearly in their 17-12 Currie Cup final defeat to the Sharks. DYLAN JACK reports.
Sharks coach hails team leadership
Coach Robert du Preez has revealed how a ‘brother for brother’ theme drew the Sharks closer together as a team ahead of Saturday’s Currie Cup triumph, writes CRAIG LEWIS at Newlands.
Sharks stun WP to claim title
The Sharks beat Western Province 17-12 at Newlands on Saturday to win their first Currie Cup title since 2013. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Preview: Currie Cup final
All signs suggest that Saturday’s Currie Cup final between Western Province and the Sharks at Newlands is set to be another classic, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Jean-Luc back at No 7 for Sharks
Jean-Luc du Preez and Aphelele Fassi will start for the Sharks in Saturday’s Currie Cup final against Western Province at Newlands.
Sharks set for scrum battle
Prop Juan Schoeman says the Sharks need to ‘fight for dominance’ from the very first scrum against a much-vaunted Western Province pack, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
WP-Sharks have dished up thrilling finals
CRAIG LEWIS reflects on the five most recent finals between Western Province and the Sharks, which have served up some surprise results.
Peyper to referee Currie Cup final
Jaco Peyper will referee Saturday’s Currie Cup final between Western Province and the Sharks at Newlands.
Sharks survive Lions fightback
Dan du Preez scored a crucial 75th-minute try as the Sharks claimed a 33-24 win over the Golden Lions in Saturday’s semi-final at Kings Park. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Preview: Currie Cup (Semi-finals)
Western Province and the Sharks will be aiming to book their places in a ‘replay’ of last year’s Currie Cup final, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
