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NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 24: Lundi Msenge of the Airlink Pumas during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Airlink Pumas and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Mbombela Stadium on March 24, 2023 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images)

SA Cup rivals do battle in final

The SA Cup will conclude with what promises to be a thrilling final between Griquas and the Pumas when the top-two teams in the new competition meet in Kimberley on Saturday.

Boks lose Wiese to lengthy ban

Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese has been hit with a hefty suspension, creating a significant gap for the world champions at the back of the scrum for the start of the season.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Crusaders coach Rob Penney during the round four Super Rugby Pacific match between Crusaders and Hurricanes at Apollo Projects Stadium, on March 15, 2024, in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Penney apologises for cursing journo

Under-fire Crusaders coach Rob Penney has apologised for a foul-mouthed insult about a TV reporter at a heated press conference, the Super Rugby team said.

Ashwin back as TV pundit

Former Springbok and ex-SuperSport rugby analyst Ashwin Willemse is set to return to South African screens as a sports show host.

epa10946241 South Africa captain Siya Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis trophy after the team won the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa in Saint-Denis, France, 28 October 2023. EPA/YOAN VALAT

SA Rugby ‘very happy’ with transformation progress

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the latest internal audit of the Strategic Transformation Development Plan 2030 (STDP 2030) paints a picture of a sport tracking firmly in the right direction.

WELLINGTON, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 20:Action during the SA Cup match between Sanlam Boland Kavaliers and Suzuki Griquas at Boland Stadium on April 20, 2024 in Wellington, South Africa. (Photo by Mark Ward/Gallo Images)

Griquas, Pumas to contest SA Cup final

Griquas will host the SA Cup final this week and face the Pumas in Kimberley following the conclusion of the round-robin phase.

SOUTH AFRICA - UNDATED: Sid Going of New Zealand All Blacks playing rugby in South Africa.. (Photo by Wessel Oosthuizen/Gallo Images)

RIP ‘Super Sid’

All Blacks great Sid Going has died at the age of 80, New Zealand Rugby said on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 23: Sean Maitland of Saracens is tackled by Danny Care of Harlequins during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Saracens and Harlequins at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images) (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Scotland, Sarries speedster to call it quits

Saracens and Scotland winger Sean Maitland will retire from rugby at the end of the season, the Premiership champions have announced.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 27: Ruan Pienaar of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Toyota Cheetahs and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Toyota Stadium on May 27, 2023 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images)

Three-way fight for SA Cup final spots

Friday’s clashes in Bloemfontein and Nelspruit will be crucial in determining the two finalists of the SA Cup as the last round of group matches unfold.

Neethling Fouche of Stormers and Frans Malherbe of Stormers celebrate winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Grand Final between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 June 2022

Nonu: SA teams have hit the URC jackpot

All Blacks icon Ma’a Nonu believes the South African franchises continue to surpass their Australasian rivals in performance since leaving Super Rugby for EPCR competitions.