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Lions hunt down Cheetahs, Sharks edge Bulls and WP grind out important win - Currie Cup Review

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round three of the Currie Cup delivered some thrilling rugby action over the weekend, with the Sharks edging the Bulls in Durban and important wins for the Lions and Western Province.   In the early...

Everything you need to know about round three of the Currie Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The desire to ease the pressure closer to the semi-final stages of the Currie Cup will be a big driving force for the teams taking the field in round three of the competition this weekend.     With...

Pro16 would 'open door of opportunity for South Africa' says Robbie Kempson

3 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Former Springbok Robbie Kempson believes South African rugby will thrive from the introduction of its four Super Rugby sides to the Pro14. Full Story

Bulls stay top after Round 2 of Currie Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls consolidated their position at the top of the standings as the Carling Currie Cup stepped up a big gear in the second round, with the Xerox Lions and Phakisa Pumas also on the winning...

Star duo extend stay at Sharks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks are delighted to have retained the services of two of the most prominent front-rankers in South Africa today in Ox Nche and Thomas du Toit.   The duo have signed on until the conclusion...

Everything you need to know about round two of the Currie Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It may be early in the Currie Cup but the pressure on the teams will rise significantly this weekend as the race for favourable log positions intensifies with a little over a month left before the pool...

Steyn returns to the starting XV for the Bulls

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, has made several changes to his matchday squad which sees the depth of the backline being tested, with the forwards also sporting a few new faces.   Kurt-Lee...

IRFU gives SA teams the thumbs up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to a report in bbc.com, the IRFU has come out in support of the South African Super Rugby franchises joining the ranks of the Pro14 in the near future.   As things stand, the Pro14 includes...

Sale Sharks sign the tallest player in Super Rugby history

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks have confirmed the signing of South African second-rower Jean-Pierre du Preez from the Cheetahs.    The lock joins the club on a two-year deal and will link up with the...

How the 2020 Currie Cup works and everything you need to know about round one

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There will be a rejuvenated sense of energy this weekend as the local rugby season switches to the next chapter with the opening round of the Carling Currie Cup, with three matches to be broadcast live...