Currie Cup

Jean-Luc du Preez ruled out of Springbok tour

Jean-Luc du Preez has been ruled out of the Springboks' end-of-year tour to Europe with a fractured ankle.   Du Preez lasted just 22 minutes of Saturday's Currie Cup final defeat against Western...

Wasps sign Nizaam Carr on short-term deal

Wasps have signed 26-year-old South African back row Nizaam Carr on a three-month contract as injury cover.   Having helped Western Province win the Currie Cup Final on Saturday, Stormers’...

Thursday Evening Round Up

Alex Lozowski commits to Saracens Alex Lozowski has signed a contract extension with Saracens, Lozowski joined Saracens from Wasps in 2016 & has signed a two-year deal that will keep him at...

Wilco Louw extends WP stay

Recently capped Springbok tighthead prop Wilco Louw has reportedly signed a new contract to remain with Western Province and the Stormers until 2020.   According to a Netwerk24.com article,...

Stephan Dippenaar retires

Springbok Sevens player, Stephan Dippenaar, has called an end to his playing career and will join a family farming business near Moorreesburg in the Western Cape.   The 29-year-old enjoyed a rewarding...

Sharks blow as Jeremy Ward ruled out for season

The Sharks have been dealt a blow with the news that centre Jeremy Ward has been ruled out for the remainder of the year.   Coach Robert du Preez confirmed the news on Saturday...

Highlights: Golden Lions vs Free State Cheetahs

A rampant second half performance from the Lions saw them thrash the Cheetahs 44-17 in a do or die round 14 Currie Cup encounter. The Lions opened the scoring with an early try, before the Cheetahs hit...

Highlights: Natal Sharks vs Western Province

A strong second half display by Western Province saw them claim a 31-20 away win over the log leading Sharks in round 14 of the Currie Cup. An early Sharks try was followed by a penalty as the hosts...

Highlights: Blue Bulls vs Pumas

Barbarians name strong squad to face the Wallabies

Former Wallabies coach Alan Jones, who will make his return to international coaching with the BaaBaas after a 30-year absence, named a partial squad to face the Wallabies.   With provincial comps...