Dobson: WP loss was my mistake

Head coach John Dobson has admitted that overhauling the Western Province lineup with Vodacom URC stars against Griquas has likely cost them a Currie Cup playoff spot.

Watch: Kolbe too slippery for French

His stint with French Top 14 giants Toulon ended in Challenge Cup title glory, yet here Bok speedster Cheslin Kolbe rips part La Rochelle’s defence to score for Toulouse.

State of the Currie Cup: Home semi-finalists decided

The Sharks and Cheetahs secured home-ground advantage for the Currie Cup semi-finals, while the Vodacom Bulls and Griquas bolstered their playoff bids in the penultimate round of the competition.

Hurrah for the Fijian Drua!

The Fijian Drua became the first Pacific Island-based team to reach the Super Rugby knockouts, setting up a huge quarter-final against defending champs, the Crusaders.

Am wary of ‘amazing’ Ireland

Veteran centre Lukhanyo Am expects the Springboks will face a formidable challenge from Ireland for the Webb Ellis Cup in France.

All Blacks great: Super Rugby unwatchable

In a sad indictment of Super Rugby Pacific, Justin Marshall confessed to switching over to NRL, rather than sit through a match involving his former team, the Crusaders.

Bulls trample Griffons in three hours

An eventful Friday night at Loftus Versfeld ended with an overwhelming victory for the Vodacom Bulls against the Griffons in the Currie Cup.

RG’s return a joyful story

The injury-plagued RG Snyman being crowned a Vodacom URC champion and back in the Springbok squad is a cause for celebration, according to MARK KEOHANE.

SA lock on Welsh club’s wish list

Vodacom United Rugby Championship club, the Dragons, are reportedly keen to secure the services of one of the Pumas’ second-row titans from next season.

Hansen shows off Farrell tattoo

Connacht winger Mack Hansen has revealed his fresh ink of Ireland head coach Andy Farrell.