Highlights: Currie Cup finals (2010-17)

Highlights of the previous eight Currie Cup finals, four of which saw Western Province up against the Sharks.

Bulls targeted Van Graan, Ackermann

Munster and Gloucester have rejected approaches from the Blue Bulls for head coaches Johann van Graan and Johan Ackermann respectively.

Springbok kit sponsor extends deal

SA Rugby has renewed its partnership with apparel sponsor Asics until 2024.

‘Perenara deserves a start’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says scrumhalf TJ Perenara has earned a start against the Wallabies in Yokohama on Saturday.

Folau enjoyed off-field controversy

Israel Folau says the torrid period surrounding his comments about gays has taught him a lot despite coming close to giving up on rugby union.

Watch: NZ Cup final preview

TJ Faiane and Mitchell Drummond look ahead to Saturday’s New Zealand Cup domestic final between Auckland and Canterbury at Eden Park.

McGeechan bemoans reduced Lions tour

Former British & Irish Lions coach Ian McGeechan is concerned about the team’s future as they face a shortened trip to South Africa in 2021.

Cheika shifts Folau to 13

Israel Folau will start at outside centre when the Wallabies face the All Blacks in the third Bledisloe Cup match in Yokohama on Saturday.

McKenzie to front Wallabies

Damian McKenzie will start at fullback for the All Blacks against the Wallabies in Yokohama on Saturday.

WP CEO wants Bulls job

WP Rugby CEO Paul Zacks has applied for the soon-to-be-vacant CEO role at the Blue Bulls Company.