Western Province

WP fired up to battle Bulls at Loftus

Coach John Dobson and captain Ernst van Rhyn say Western Province will “show fight and spirit” in the north-south derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Friday.

Dayimani back to boost Province

Hacjivah Dayimani makes his return from injury, with fellow loose forward Willie Engelbrecht set to make his DHL WP debut against the Vodacom Bulls in the Currie Cup at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

Jean-Luc du Plessis during the Stormers training session held at the Bellville High Performance Centre in Cape Town on 28 November 2022

Jean-Luc stepping up in the blue and white

Experienced playmaker Jean-Luc du Plessis is excited to be back in the blue and white hoops of DHL Western Province in the Currie Cup this season.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13: Damian Willemse during the DHL Western Province training session at High Performance Centre on March 13, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Province welcome Bok presence for Bulls clash

The returning Springboks have helped lift the intensity in training as DHL Western Province brace for a “backlash” in the Currie Cup north-south derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Friday.

Leon Lyons during the Stormers training session held at the Bellville High Performance Centre in Cape Town on 26 September 2022

Lyons ready to roar for WP

Leon Lyons is part of a group of ‘buzzing’ DHL Western Province front rankers eager to power their way into contention for higher honours by starring in the Currie Cup.

Highlights: WP, Sharks off to winning start

DHL Western Province cruised to a comfortable win over the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday, after the Sharks needed a second-half fightback against the Griffons to begin their Currie Cup campaign on a successful note.

Currie Cup ‘has lost none of its lure’

Rugby’s oldest competition remains a prestigious and sought-after opportunity for SA coaches and players of all ages to win a coveted trophy, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Give Dobbo a makeover!

Western Province coach John Dobson has enrolled SA Rugby magazine readers to help him choose a new look to celebrate the launch of the 2023 Currie Cup!