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Players set to use the Currie Cup as a stepping stone

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Historically, South African players could use the Currie Cup as their stepping stone into the Springbok. Super Rugby has since taken over that role from the oldest rugby competition in the world but that...

Cheetahs Announce 2018/19 Squads

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cheetahs coach Franco Smith has confirmed his preliminary squad for the both the upcoming Currie Cup and PRO14 seasons.   The Free State Cheetahs will open their 2018 Currie Cup campaign by playing...

Players excited about the Currie Cup’s latest change

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa’s rugby’s premier domestic tournament, the Currie Cup kicks off this week with the tournament being watered down this year due to endless changes to its format.   The Currie...

Ralepelle To Lead The Sharks

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks have confirmed that the very experienced Sharks hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle, will captain the Sharks during the 2018 Currie Cup tournament.   Chiliboy is a highly respected senior player...

Bulls and England in talks over compensation for Mitchell's release

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a report published by The Times, the RFU's chief executive Stephen Brown has confirmed that the RFU's cost-cutting measures won't prevent a deal from being completed for Bulls coach John Mitchell.   The...

Bulls Confirm Currie Cup Squad

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blue Bulls Coach, Pote Human, has named an exciting squad for his 2018 Currie Cup campaign, with experienced loose forward, Hanro Liebenberg, named skipper and outside back, Johnny Kotze, the vice-captain.    Liebenberg...

Bulls Confirm Currie Cup Coaching Staff

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blue Bulls have confirmed that Pote Human will assume the role of head coach during the 2018 Currie Cup season. Executive Rugby and Super Rugby head coach, John Mitchell, will focus on his other roles,...

Bulls CEO Barend van Graan to leave the club

6 years ago by Bulls Rugby

The Blue Bulls have confirmed that the contract of CEO Barend van Graan will be coming to an end at the end of January 2019. Van Graan was requested by the board to stay on even after he had reached retirement...

Stormers lose Van Zyl for the rest of season

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers lock Chris van Zyl is set to miss the rest of the Super Rugby season due to a knee injury.   The 31-year-old announced on Wednesday that he successfully underwent corrective knee surgery...