Currie Cup, SA Cup dates locked in

SA Rugby has confirmed the dates for two of the local season’s prized competitions. The SA Cup will kick off on 7 March, running through to the final on 23 May, while the Currie Cup Premier Division gets underway on 18 July, with the final set for 12 September. After...

De Jongh: Sharks must expect Stormers backlash

Juan de Jongh says the Stormers have a point to prove in their coastal derby rematch against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. Just days after a disappointing 30-19 loss in front of more than 52,000 fans at Cape Town Stadium, the Stormers are back facing familiar...

Smith relishes Pollard duel in Jukskei derby

Lions flyhalf Chris Smith says breaching the Vodacom Bulls’ defensive line and exploiting any cracks will require sharp thinking as much as execution. Smith – who’s come under fire in recent week over his game management – will look to silence his critics with a...
Newlands sale in limbo

Newlands sale in limbo

The long-running saga around the sale of Newlands Rugby Stadium has taken another turn, but a final outcome still appears some way off. According to Rugby365, there are now new offers on the table for Newlands, but all of them come with conditions and none have been...
Lions brace for revving Bulls

Lions brace for revving Bulls

The Lions are wary of a Vodacom Bulls side riding a wave of renewed confidence ahead of their Jukskei derby at Ellis Park on Saturday. Captain Francke Horn has sounded the warning, saying they’re acutely aware of the threat posed by a Bulls outfit fresh off...