Brits confirms Stormers return

Schalk Brits will play for the Stormers in the 2019 Super Rugby tournament.

Aussies could do Irish rankings favour

The All Blacks’ No 1 World Rugby ranking will be on the line when they take on the Wallabies in Yokohama on Saturday.

‘Black Bok players are picked on merit’

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander believes Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has done a ‘great job’ on the transformation front this year. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Kirwan: Domestic rugby must be strong

Former All Blacks wing John Kirwan has proposed a new structure for southern hemisphere rugby that would shorten Super Rugby and strengthen domestic tournaments.

‘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.

WP brace for boot battle

Starting Josh Stander and Damian Willemse in tandem will give WP more options in the game-shaping territorial battle in the Currie Cup final. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Sharks aim to enforce pressure test

Coach Robert du Preez says the Sharks must find ways to pressure Western Province in a similar fashion to what the Blue Bulls managed to do in the semi-final.

Preview: Currie Cup final

All signs suggest that Saturday’s final between Western Province and the Sharks at Newlands is set to be another classic, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Zacks to stay at Western Province

WP Rugby CEO Paul Zacks has reaffirmed his commitment to the union after being linked to the Bulls CEO job.

Stander at 10, Willemse 12 for WP

Josh Stander will start at flyhalf for Western Province against the Sharks in the Currie Cup final at Newlands on Saturday.