SA rugby’s Cinderella men deserve a shot

The 2022 Currie Cup final being decided by the country’s smaller unions is a fairytale opportunity for hardworking local players with title aspirations, writes DEVIN HERMANUS.

Griquas vs Pumas final ‘not a rip-off’

Fullback Devon Williams says the Pumas outplayed the stronger unions this season to earn the right to compete for the Currie Cup trophy in Kimberley on Saturday.

Watch: England lock puts the boot into Eddie

So dominant were the Barbarians in their mauling of England on Sunday that retiring second-rower George Kruis kicked three conversions, including an outrageous back-heel, against his countrymen.

One Bok in greatest BaaBaas XV

No South Africans featured in a huge victory for the Barbarians over England on Sunday, but a legendary Springbok has been recognised as one of the invitational side’s all-time best players.

Eddie: It wasn’t a normal England game

Eddie Jones stressed the “contextual situation” of the Barbarians inflicting a crushing 52-21 defeat upon England at Twickenham on Sunday despite playing more than half the match a man down after Will Skelton was sent off.

Watch: Rassie raves about Razor’s edge

Rassie Erasmus hailed Scott Robertson’s moves after the Kiwi coached the Crusaders to a 13th Super Rugby title, and his sixth from six seasons in charge.

Pumas stun Cheetahs to book spot in final

A heroic five-minute scoring blitz at the death clinched the Pumas a spot in the Currie Cup final at the expense of the Free State Cheetahs.

Elstadt bids Toulouse a sad farewell

Rynhardt Elstadt will turn his attention to the Springboks and the July series back home against Wales after Toulouse’s French Top 14 title defence was ended by Castres on Friday.

Crusaders cruise past Blues for another title

A strong first-half showing helped the Crusaders clinch a 13th Super Rugby trophy with victory over the Blues in Auckland on Saturday.

Smal: Put Currie Cup in a museum

Vodacom Bulls coach Gert Smal says SA rugby bosses must consider shelving the “devalued” Currie Cup after Griquas romped to a convincing win in the semi-final at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.