WP bash Blue Bulls
Western Province beat the Blue Bulls 30-16 at Newlands in the opening round of the Currie Cup qualifiers, while there were also wins for Border, Griquas, Boland, the Valke, Free State and SWD.
Highlanders to break Brisbane drought
The Highlanders should record their first win in Brisbane since 2005 when they face the Reds on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Cronjé makes Lions return
Ross Cronjé will start at scrumhalf as one of two changes to the Lions starting lineup for Saturday's match against the Sharks in Durban.
‘EP Rugby in need of change’
Former Springbok squad member Thando Manana has explained the reasoning behind his willingness to take up a leadership role at the embattled EP Rugby Union. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Gold cops big fine
The Sharks director of rugby Gary Gold has been found guilty of misconduct and fined a total of A$15,000 (R170,000).
SA ‘A’ back in business
South Africa A will host the England Saxons in a two-match series in June.
Pumas to face Wallabies in London
Sanzaar has confirmed that the Rugby Championship match between Argentina and Australia on 8 October will be played at Twickenham.
Bulls lose Odendaal
Bulls centre Burger Odendaal will be sidelined for at least four weeks after suffering a quad injury against the Cheetahs.
No ‘bailout’ for EP Rugby
SA Rugby has appointed executive council member Monde Tabata to help administer matters at the embattled Eastern Province Rugby Union. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Highlanders battle past Force
The Highlanders erased a 14-point deficit to claim a hard-fought 32-20 win over the Force in Dunedin on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
