Preview: Currie Cup (Round 7)
Curwin Bosch during the Currie Cup final

Preview: Currie Cup (Round 7)

In the only fixture of the round, Western Province welcome the Sharks to Newlands in a top-of-the-table clash, writes DYLAN JACK. (more…)

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Petersen inspires Province victory
Sergeal Petersen heads towards the tryline

Petersen inspires Province victory

Sergeal Petersen produced a standout performance as Western Province claimed a 57-28 bonus-point win over the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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WP overpower Cheetahs in the wet
Ruhan Nel scores for Western Province

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.  (more…)

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Smal linked with Cardiff job
Gert Smal

Smal linked with Cardiff job

Western Province director of rugby Gert Smal has reportedly held talks with the Cardiff Blues over their head coach role. (more…)

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Currie Cup final preview
Sharks captain Ruan Botha heads into contact

Currie Cup final preview

Saturday’s Currie Cup decider between the Sharks and Western Province at Kings Park has all the makings of another classic final, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban. (more…)

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Du Toit relishing ‘personal’ duel
Thomas du Toit

Du Toit relishing ‘personal’ duel

Powerful Sharks prop Thomas du Toit says he is looking forward to renewing his ‘friendly’ rivalry with opposite number Wilco Louw in this Saturday’s final at Kings Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Dobson: WP up for ‘cracking’ final
WP coach John Dobson

Dobson: WP up for ‘cracking’ final

Western Province coach John Dobson says Saturday’s final against the Sharks is the best possible title-decider based on the teams’ overall performance in the Currie Cup. (more…)

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Province shuffle backline
EW Viljoen

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. (more…)

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Positive injury news for Province
Jano Vermaak in action against the Golden Lions

Positive injury news for Province

Jano Vermaak, SP Marais and Sikhumbuzo Notshe will all be available for Western Province’s Currie Cup semi-final against the Golden Lions this Saturday. (more…)

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