Lions will give it a ‘crack’ against Bulls
Following a thorough review of their previous Jukskei derbies, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen believes his side is better prepared to face the Vodacom Bulls in the Currie Cup semi-finals.
WP vs Sharks: Predict and WIN
Predict the correct score of the second Currie Cup semi-final clash between Western Province and the Sharks and you could win a jersey of the winning team.
Bulls vs Lions: Predict and WIN
Predict the correct score of the first Currie Cup semi-final clash between the Vodacom Bulls and Lions and you could win a jersey of the winning team.
Sharks A team back for semi-final
The inclusion of Springboks Sbu Nkosi and Thomas du Toit are two of five changes to the Sharks starting lineup for Saturday’s Currie Cup semi-final against Western Province at Newlands.
Fijian wing banned for lifting referee
The French National Rugby League (LNR) have slapped Fijian wing Josaia Raisuqe with a five-week ban for lifting the referee after a second-division game.
New study shows player bodyweight has plateaued
New research published in the British Medical Journal has found that after a significant increase since professionalism, the average bodyweight of men rugby players is beginning to stabilise.
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.
SA teams likely to join Champions Cup
European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) chairman Simon Halliday has revealed that he expects South Africa’s PRO16 teams to become part of the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup competitions from 2022 onwards.
Road to Currie Cup semi-finals
SA Rugby magazine takes a look at how each team got to the 2020-21 Currie Cup semi-finals.
Erasmus: SA players needed game time
Rassie Erasmus says it’s of the utmost importance for players to continue banking game time in order to be ready for the British & Irish Lions series, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
