Three Boks in World Rugby’s Team of the Decade
Three Springbok Rugby World Cup winners, Tendai Mtawarira, Bismarck du Plessis and Bryan Habana, were named in the World Rugby 15’s Team of the Decade as part of the World Rugby Awards Special Edition held on Monday evening.
Carling Currie Cup Review – Round 2
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 side.
Vodacom Bulls continue fine form at Loftus Versfeld
A flawless kicking display by veteran Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Morne Steyn and a brace of tries by Marco van Staden (flanker) paved the way for a rewarding 40-13 bonus-point victory against the Toyota Cheetahs in their round two Carling Currie Cup match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Last-gasp victory for Xerox Lions in Joburg
Tiaan Swanepoel kicked a penalty goal on the final hooter as the Xerox Lions secured a last-gasp 22-19 Carling Currie Cup victory over DHL Western Province at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday evening.
Glasgow Warriors hope Jones’ luck will turn the tide
The Glasgow Warriors will be hoping former DHL Stormers midfielder Huw Jones’ luck may have turned the tide for them as they look to make up some lost ground in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend against the Dragons.
Carling Currie Cup Preview – Round 2
It may be early in the Carling 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 stage concludes.
Phakisa Pumas grab first Carling Currie Cup win
A powerful display by the Phakisa Pumas’ forwards paved the way to a 22-17 victory over Tafel Lager Griquas and their first Carling Currie Cup victory of the season in Nelspruit on Friday evening.
50* up for Phakisa Pumas’ Janse van Rensburg
Phakisa Pumas hooker Marko Janse van Rensburg will celebrate a big career milestone of 50 caps for the Lowvelders on Friday if he takes the field in their Carling Currie Cup clash against Tafel Lager Griquas in Nelspruit.
Sekekete, Cronjé move up in Toyota Cheetahs’ ranks
Victor Sekekete and George Cronjé will earn Carling Currie Cup honours for the Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday when they line up against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in their opening match of the competition.
Swanepoel and Cronje to start for Xerox Lions
Tiaan Swanepoel will make a highly anticipated starting debut for the Xerox Lions in round two of the Carling Currie Cup, when they host DHL Western Province at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.