JP searching for Sharks’ spark

Coach JP Pietersen is banking on a new halfback combination to give the Sharks more bite against the Cheetahs at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Sharks head into their first home fixture at the bottom of the Currie Cup log after big...

WP, Sharks aim to stop Currie Cup slide

Western Province and the Sharks head into the third round of the Currie Cup desperate for a first win. The teams are at the bottom of the eight-team log after losing their first two matches of the campaign. WP went down to the Vodacom Bulls (48-23) and Lions (40-19),...

Settled Griquas aim to extend dominance over WP

Griquas have made just one change for Friday’s Currie Cup clash against Western Province in Kimberley. Debutant flank Carel van der Merwe replaces Lourens Oosthuizen, who has been ruled out due to concussion. Griquas are coming off a 48-39 win against Boland at the...
Nel eyes URC starting berth for Stormers

Nel eyes URC starting berth for Stormers

Loose forward Louw Nel wants to convert his part-time status into a more full-time role when the Stormers get their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign under way in September. Nel has been impressive in a losing cause for Western Province in the Currie Cup so...