Released Bok starts for Cheetahs against Sharks
Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie has named a strong lineup for Saturday’s Currie Cup clash against the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Readers: Yes to SA A, no to the Sharks!
The Springboks are said to be searching for an opponent to replace the called-off second Test against Georgia. SA Rugby magazine readers were pretty clear in nominating a winning candidate, and even more emphatic that it shouldn’t be the Sharks!
Cheetahs battle past Pumas in drab affair
The Cheetahs held their nerve to secure hard-fought one-point victory against the Pumas in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Injury-hit Cheetahs back rookies in Currie Cup opener
Coach Hawies Fourie has named 13 debutants in the Cheetahs’ match 23 for their opening Currie Cup game of the season against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.
Shimlas centre Bolton signs for Connacht
Shimlas and Cheetahs U21 centre Shayne Bolton, who is Irish-qualified, has signed for Connacht Rugby ahead of the 2021-22 season.
Cheetahs continue Varsity Cup recruitment drive
The Cheetahs have officially announced the signing of a fifth Varsity Cup star in University of Cape Town centre Evardi Boshoff on a short-term deal.
SA’s Rainbow Cup finalist won’t be at full-strength
No Springbok squad squad members will feature in a Rainbow Cup final or any franchise games against the British & Irish Lions.
Currie Cup reverts to double-round fixtures
SA Rugby has announced that the Currie Cup Premier and First Divisions will be back to normal this year, while also confirming new provincial U20 competitions after last year’s Covid-19 interruption.
‘Specmagic’ slots in seamlessly with Stormers
Stormers centre Rikus Pretorius and skills coach Labeeb Levy both shared their excitement over Rosko Specman’s arrival at the Cape side. DYLAN JACK reports.
Race Cheetahs to Australia’s rescue
Reduced to a punching bag for New Zealand rugby, Australia need only seize the opportunity to engage South Africa in a mutually beneficial rugby competition, writes ZELIM NEL.
