Solly set to take over at sinking Sharks 2005-03-07 16:18:33
Former Stormers coach Alan Solomons is considering an offer to replace Kevin Putt as Currie Cup coach of the Sharks.Full Story...
Van Heerden scoops top award again 2005-02-16 13:07:54
Lions captain Wikus van Heerden had to beat stiff competition from Bryan Habana and Andre Pretorious to retain his Lions Player of he Year award.Full Story...
Boks can use Mallett's services 2005-02-09 12:01:15
Newly appointed Western Province Director of Rugby Nick Mallett will be available to assist Springbok coach Jake White.Full Story...
Mallett wants to bring exciting rugby to WP 2005-02-09 07:35:45
Western Province rugby fans could be in for an entertaining Currie Cup season if new Director of Rugby Nick Mallett and coach Carel du Plessis find the fine line between their different approaches.Full Story...
Mallett takes charge at WP 2005-02-08 14:27:49
The appointment of former Springbok rugby coach Nick Mallett as Western Province Rugby Football Union's Director of Rugby could mark the start of a new era in South African rugby.Full Story...
Louis can lead Sharks' transformation process 2004-12-17 11:49:09
Transformation at the KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union has always been a thorny subject. But newly appointed junior vice-president Francois Louis could be the man to change this, writes Zayn Nabbi.Full Story...
No rest for Currie Cup champions 2004-11-18 10:28:48
Less than a month after winning their third successive Currie Cup, the Blue Bulls are back in training to prepare for the Super 12.Full Story...
Rautenbach signs up with the Stormers 2004-11-16 11:44:01
Western Province rugby officials have confirmed that tighthead prop Faan Rautenbach will start training with the Stormers next season.Full Story...
Another player swims out of the Sharks' tank 2004-11-03 17:01:52
After a frustrating year on the Sharks bench, new Springbok flank Solly Tyibilika has decided to join Griquas so that he can get more "game time".Full Story...
Details are paramount for the Blue Bulls 2004-10-31 14:15:36
Like all good teams on a roll, the Blue Bulls have forgotten how to lose. Their only Currie Cup defeat of the season came at Ellis Park in July, and that by just three points when Nel Fourie kicked a penalty in extra time. Rodney Hartman finds out what makes the team members tick...Full Story...
Pretorius says no to WP 2004-10-26 09:44:49
Western Province will step up their hunt for a quality flyhalf after having their advances spurned by André Pretorius.Full Story...
The Cup belongs to you, Leonard tells fans 2004-10-26 08:12:19
Blue Bulls captain Anton Leonard has lifted the coveted Currie Cup trophy high and dedicated the the side's third straight victory in the premier domestic competition to the fans who got them there.Full Story...
Pretoria prepares for Blue Bulls parade 2004-10-25 05:50:28
The Blue Bulls will celebrate their hat-trick Currie Cup victory with a ticker-tape parade through the streets of central Pretoria.Full Story...
Blue Bulls wrap up Currie Cup hat-trick 2004-10-23 18:50:33
The Blue Bulls - inspired by midfield sensation Ettienne Botha - have powered to a remarkable Currie Cup final triumph over the Free State Cheetahs.Full Story...
Boland still champions - but only just 2004-10-23 12:08:14
The Currie Cup First Division final has ended on knife edge, with a conversion attempt from the corner in injury time needed to decide the championship.Full Story...
Battle royal looms at Loftus 2004-10-23 11:28:49
Saturday afternoon's Currie Cup final promises to be a bruising encounter. The Blue Bulls have it all to lose, the Cheetahs have it all to win... and the fans are being encouraged to wear hard hats to this epic showdown.Full Story...
Has anything changed in SA rugby? 2004-10-23 12:01:50
It's been a great rugby season, but very little has really changed in the domestic game, writes Andy Colquhoun.Full Story...
De Waal bids for last-minute Bok call-up 2004-10-23 11:30:28
Free State playmaker Willem de Waal can still force himself into the Springbok side for the end-of-year tour, but it will take a match-winning performance against the Bulls in the Currie Cup final for him to sway the selectors.Full Story...
Hougaard ready to rise to the occasion 2004-10-22 08:33:00
Hopes of a third successive Currie Cup title for the Blue Bulls will again be pinned on young Derick Hougaard's shoulders.Full Story...
De Waal ready to boot Cheetahs to victory 2004-10-22 08:23:41
Most pundits are predicting that the outcome of the Currie Cup final will be decided up front. But Cheetahs flyhalf Willem de Waal believes a lot will depend on which number 10 has the best day with the boot.Full Story...
Who will win the Currie Cup? 2004-10-22 09:07:59
The Blue Bulls are the favourites, and on paper have the better team. The Cheetahs are the underdogs, but have a burning desire to cause what would be one of the biggest upsets in Currie Cup history.Full Story...
Heyneke shares his views on the Cup final 2004-10-22 09:53:54
Blue Bulls coach Heyneke Meyer tells us about his side's Currie Cup final clash with the Cheetahs at Loftus.Full Story...
Barry is thriving on the responsibilities 2004-10-21 18:23:06
A sure sign of an insecure rugby player is a striking new haircut, writes Stephen Nell.Full Story...
Rassie is the key, says Meyer 2004-10-20 12:14:40
Normally reserved and diplomatic, Blue Bulls coach Heyneke Meyer has gone on the offensive, insinuating that the Free State Cheetahs are a one-man band.Full Story...
Ollie, Sharks bury the hatchet 2004-10-25 04:47:59
Former Springbok prop Ollie le Roux, who has been sidelined for some time because of a dispute with the Natal Sharks management, has finally settled his differences with the union.Full Story...
Habana puts pen to paper for the Bulls 2004-10-20 08:24:07
Blue Bulls fans can look forward to seeing an exciting centre pairing at Loftus next season: Lions midfielder Bryan Habana has finally put pen to paper and committed himself to the Pretoria outfit.Full Story...
Cheetahs looking forward to front row clash 2004-10-20 07:27:29
It's a formidable front row the Blue Bulls will have to contend with when they face the Cheetahs in the Currie Cup final - and if there's anyone who wants to lift the Cup more than captain Rassie Erasmus, it's hooker Naka Drotske...Full Story...
Du Randt on the threshold of more greatness 2004-10-19 18:45:44
Cheetahs veteran loosehead prop Os du Randt is on the threshold of joining an elite group of South African rugby players, although he is not even aware of the fact.Full Story...
Top referee 'shocked' at missing Cup final 2004-10-19 05:38:52
Referee André Watson will take charge of the Currie Cup final showdown between the Blue Bulls and Free State at Loftus - much to the horror of one of Watson's fellow referees.Full Story...
Bulls set to bulk up their bench 2004-10-19 09:16:48
So great is their respect for Free State ahead of the Currie Cup final that the Blue Bulls are considering adding some bulk to their bench to ensure they keep the trophy at Loftus.Full Story...
Loftus final is a sell-out 2004-10-19 08:29:42
Fifty-thousand enthusiastic rugby supporters will pack Securicor Loftus when the Blue Bulls face the Cheetahs in the Currie Cup final: tickets have been sold out in record time.Full Story...
Geo Cronje's million reasons to leave SA 2004-10-19 02:38:59
Towering Blue Bulls lock Geo Cronje is set to leave South Africa after being offered a lucrative R1-million move to English club Harlequins.Full Story...
Claassens included in Cheetahs squad 2004-10-19 01:37:26
Free State scrumhalf Michael Claassens - a possible surprise inclusion in the Springbok rugby team - has been included in the Cheetahs' Currie Cup final squad.Full Story...
Earlier Currie Cup final pushes Boks up 2004-10-18 15:26:46
The Absa Currie Cup final in Pretoria will now start 30 minutes earlier than the original kick-off time - moving the announcement of the Springbok team to tour the UK and Argentina up as well.Full Story...
Watson to referee record seventh final 2004-10-18 15:46:53
Andre Watson will become the first-ever match official to referee seven Currie Cup finals when he takes charge of the clash between the Blue Bulls and the Cheetahs at Loftus.Full Story...
WP defeat a blessing in disguise for the Boks 2004-10-18 08:08:24
The Western Province players may be heartbroken after having their Currie Cup hopes washed away this past weekend, but Springbok coach Jake White is breathing a sigh of relief...Full Story...
Habana's dilemma: Lions or Bulls? 2004-10-18 05:17:56
Lions star centre Bryan Habana will be a prime target this week, with the Lions and Blue Bulls going head to head for his services.Full Story...
Currie Cup rugby tickets at record high 2004-10-18 03:01:43
The Blue Bulls have made it into their third consecutive Currie Cup final - but any rugby fan who wants to see the champions defend their title at Loftus had better start cracking open the piggy bank...Full Story...
Fans undaunted by ticket prices 2004-10-18 02:56:12
Support for the Blue Bulls appears to be so strong that fans are unwavering in their determination to roll up at the Currie Cup final, despite the steep rise in the price of tickets.Full Story...
Outcry over Currie Cup ticket price hike 2004-10-18 02:58:14
Want to watch the Blue Bulls play the Cheetahs in the Currie Cup final? Then be prepared to cough up a massive R200.Full Story...
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