Currie Cup

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Bulls ready for semi-final crack

Phiwe Nomlomo says the Vodacom Bulls are confident that a semi-final clash against the Sharks XV at Loftus Versfeld will be a different game than their final-round loss in torrential rain in Durban.

State of the Currie Cup: Home semis for Lions, Bulls

The Cheetahs will continue the defence of their Currie Cup crown when they face the table-topping Lions in the semi-finals on Saturday, with the second playoff taking place between Vodacom Bulls and Sharks XV in Pretoria.

Silver lining for Stormers in Kimberley

John Dobson says a tough outing for DHL Western Province against Griquas on Friday was invaluable, serving as vital experience for several players returning to action.

Griquas snatch sensational win over WP

Griquas scored a try near the death to claim a thrilling victory over DHL Western Province in Kimberley on Friday.

Rassie eases BJ’s fears

Rassie Erasmus and John Dobson have both moved to reassure Ben-Jason Dixon after the flanker was left out of the Springbok lineup to face the All Blacks in Cape Town.

Lions switch it up for Currie Cup finale

Jaco Visagie returns to captain a heavily rotated Lions team as the Currie Cup league leaders host Griffons in the final round of the tournament on Friday.

State of the Currie Cup: Cat fight for semis spot

The Cheetahs and Pumas will be involved in a “quarter-final” this week to see who will join the Lions, Vodacom Bulls and Sharks XV in the playoffs of the 2024 Currie Cup.

Deon Fourie (captain) of the Stormers is challenged by Willie le Roux of the Bulls during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 23 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

URC confirm SA derbies postponement

Organisers have accommodated a request from SA Rugby, and the clashes involving the four local teams on the opening weekend of the 2024-25 Vodacom URC have been rescheduled.

Dobson: WP strategy paid off

John Dobson was pleased with the performances of returning and new stars deployed by DHL Western Province during Sunday’s win over the Pumas in Stellenbosch.