Answers needed for WP woes

Western Province’s insipid semi-final defeat needs to be compartmentalised. There are bigger questions that must be answered about ‘off-field’ performance, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Currie Cup semi-final standouts, Jacobs leads the way

ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE takes a look back at some of the standout performers in this past weekend’s Currie Cup semi-finals.

Province vs Sharks: Clashes to watch

DYLAN JACK looks at five personal duels which could be decisive in the second semi-final between Western Province and the Sharks on Saturday.

Bulls vs Lions: Clashes to watch

DYLAN JACK looks at five personal duels which could be decisive in the first semi-final between the Vodacom Bulls and Lions on Saturday.

Finding solutions to rugby’s ‘dead time’

From scrum resets to TMO checks, drinks breaks and injuries – rugby is rife with stoppages. While one way to increase the appeal of the game is to reduce this ‘dead time’, we should also look to use it better, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Youngsters need Varsity Cup platform

The lost opportunities caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 makes holding a Varsity Cup in some form in 2021 all the more important, writes DYLAN JACK.

Goosen, Hougaard to boost Bulls

Johan Goosen and Francois Hougaard’s impending moves to the Vodacom Bulls will provide an opportunity for the talented duo to reimpose themselves on South African rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

WP Rugby entering crucial period

MVM Holdings’ investment in the Sharks has applied further pressure on Western Province to find their own investor as they enter a critical period in player retention, writes DYLAN JACK.

Column: SA must court sleeping giant of American rugby

At a time when finances are tightly squeezed, South Africa cannot be blind to the commercial opportunity of involvement in the US market, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Who performed against SA’s big sides?

With the Pumas and Griquas out of the running for the Currie Cup, DYLAN JACK looks at six players who were impressive against the ‘bigger’ unions throughout the domestic season.