Watch: Ex-players preview Currie Cup final

Check out this video as six former players reflect on previous Currie Cup finals between the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks and give their take on today’s title decider at Loftus.

Cheetahs snap up ex-Kings captain

The Cheetahs have announced the signing of veteran prop Schalk Ferreira on a two-year deal.

Bok women to front France in RWC opener

The Springbok Women will open their Rugby World Cup campaign against France in Auckland on 18 September.

Bulls change one for final

Jake White has made just one change to the Vodacom Bulls side that will front the Sharks in the Currie Cup final at Loftus on Saturday.

Hendrikse gets Sharks nod for final

Sharks coach Sean Everitt has named a match-day squad with just one change to face the Vodacom Bulls in the Currie Cup final in Pretoria on Saturday.

‘Lions tour needs to go ahead this year’

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones believes the highly anticipated British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa should go ahead this year as scheduled.

Concussion forces All Blacks hooker to retire

All Blacks and Blues hooker James Parsons has decided to retire from all rugby on medical advice.

Ackermann pledges future to Gloucester

Gloucester have officially confirmed that South African loose forward Ruan Ackermann has signed a new contract with the Premiership club.

Watch: Hendrikse’s breakthrough season

Sharks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse has produced a breakthrough season with a number of electric performances for the franchise.

Trio to boost Cheetahs pack

The Cheetahs will welcome three new forwards – including experienced lock Rynier Bernardo returning – to the team when training resumes on 3 February.