Van Rooyen: Lions loss hurts

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has expressed his disappointment at his side’s disjointed performance that led to a 26-21 Currie Cup semi-final defeat against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

Highlights: Bulls overpower Lions

Check out the highlights as wing Stravino Jacobs scored two tries to guide the Vodacom to a 26-21 semi-final win over the Lions in Pretoria on Saturday.

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.

Jacobs shines as Bulls power into final

Wing Stravino Jacobs scored a brace of tries as the Vodacom Bulls beat the Lions 26-21 at Loftus on Saturday to secure home advantage in the Currie Cup final.

LIVE: WP vs Sharks

Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as Western Province host the Sharks in a Currie Cup semi-final clash at Newlands.

LIVE: Bulls vs Lions

Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as Vodacom Bulls host the Lions in a Currie Cup semi-final clash at Loftus.

Why Boks must go into Lions den to save 2021 series

Mark Keohane, on IOL, writes that the world champion Springboks must play the British & Irish Lions in 2021 or wait until 2033 to face the famed men in red.

Sharks join forces with Roc Nation

The Sharks have announced a new global partnership with the internationally acclaimed agency Roc Nation.

Sharks to spoil Newlands last hurrah

The Money man, Mark Keohane and James Dalton preview the second Currie Cup semi-final that will see the Sharks travel to Newlands to take on Western Province.

Currie Cup teams (Semi-finals)

Check out the match-day squads for Currie Cup semi-finals, which are set to take place at Loftus and Newlands on Saturday.