Cheika aiming for lengthy Leicester stay

Michael Cheika says he hopes to turn a one-year contract with Leicester into a longstanding arrangement as the Australian looks to revive the Tigers’ fortunes.

State of the Currie Cup: WP, Lions back on track

There was plenty of excitement and drama in the fifth round of the Currie Cup , with two draws, while the Lions and DHL Western Province returned to winning ways as the race for semi-final spots starts to take shape.

Schmidt: ‘Impressive’ Boks get ‘lucky’

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said the Boks were impressive in July, but he believes the world champions “get a bit of luck” with contentious officiating decisions.

Ardie gets All Blacks captaincy

World Player of the Year Ardie Savea will take over the All Blacks captaincy in the opening Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina, as Scott Barrett has been ruled out through injury.

Siya to dive back into Shark Tank

Siya Kolisi’s return to the Sharks is set to be sealed in the next few days, after holding talks over an “amicable” release from Racing 92.

Gim defend Paarl crown

Paarl Gimnasium claimed successive wins in the annual Interschools for the first time in a decade, while unbeaten Paul Roos set up a showdown with Grey College.

WP getting Stormers boost

John Dobson has confirmed that the DHL Stormers will use the final round of the Currie Cup as a warm-up match for the @Vodacom #URC season.

Roos’ Bok season over

Evan Roos has played his last game of the season as the Springbok No 8 decided to go under the knife to sort out a long-term shoulder injury.

WP young guns scorch Griffons

Damian Markus and Imad Khan each dotted down twice as DHL Western Province claimed a bonus-point win over Griffons in Cape Town on Saturday.

Dyantyi double keeps Bulls unbeaten

Aphiwe Dyantyi scored a second-half brace as the Vodacom Bulls snatched a late draw with the Cheetahs to stay unbeaten in the Currie Cup in Bloemfontein on Friday.