Vermeulen officially joins Bulls

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has officially been announced as a Blue Bulls player, the union confirmed on Friday. 

Cronjé steers World XV past Japan

Lionel Cronjé scored a try and set up another two to help the World XV beat Japan 31-28 in Osaka on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Schools rugby set for more drug tests

The SA Schools Rugby Association has drawn up a new testing policy to combat steroid use among schoolboy players. DYLAN JACK reports. 

‘Coetzee has the edge in stealing’

Western Province coach John Dobson says Jaco Coetzee’s ability to poach got him into the team for the final against the Sharks over Juarno Augustus. DYLAN JACK reports.

‘Du Toit a completely different prop’

Robbie Kempson says Sharks prop Thomas du Toit has made a successful transition from loosehead to tighthead prop. DYLAN JACK reports.

Smith: Pro14 break did Cheetahs good

Cheetahs coach Franco Smith says the two-week Pro14 break has aided their training efforts as they seek their first win of the season. DYLAN JACK reports.

‘Currie Cup is still special’

Western Province backline duo Dillyn Leyds and Ruhan Nel both believe the Currie Cup is still going strong, writes DYLAN JACK.

Snyman: Province will embrace pressure

Western Province attack coach Dawie Snyman says the team will not be daunted by the pressure of hosting the Currie Cup final against the Sharks at Newlands on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports. 

Bulls were unsure of regulations

Blue Bulls captain Hanro Liebenberg says he thought only a try would have allowed his side to progress to the final after extra-time in their semi-final loss to Western Province. DYLAN JACK reports.

Human: Bulls showed guts

Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Pote Human expressed his pride with his team after their narrow 35-32 semi-final loss to Western Province at Newlands. DYLAN JACK reports.