Province a potent package

Western Province strengthened their claim to the Currie Cup title with a masterful tactical performance at a storm-hit Loftus Versfeld, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Dobson: Province won’t get complacent

Western Province coach John Dobson says his team is expecting a tougher challenge against the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup semi-final at Newlands.

Human: Province scrum killed us

Blue Bulls coach Pote Human admitted his team was out-scrummed and out-thought in their weather-affected 34-7 loss to Western Province at Loftus on Saturday.

Bok contracts could be scrapped

Springbok contracts could be scrapped from the 2020 season, with players receiving bigger Test match fees instead.

Bulls may make two appointments

The Blue Bulls Company is considering hiring both a director of rugby and a head coach to replace John Mitchell.

Saffa duo guides Montpellier to victory

Henry Immelman and Ruan Pienaar made valuable contributions as Montpellier beat Edinburgh 21-15, while there were also wins for Toulouse, Ulster and the Scarlets in round one of the European Champions Cup on Saturday.

WP win abandoned game, top log

Western Province finished top of the Currie Cup log after beating the Blue Bulls 34-7 in a match that was ended at half-time due to extreme weather conditions at Loftus on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Sharks clobber Griquas

Leolin Zas and Lwazi Mvovo scored braces to help the Sharks claim a 41-11 bonus-point win against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Valke, SWD to contest First Division final

The Valke and SWD Eagles progressed to the Currie Cup First Division final with wins against the Leopards and Griffons respectively.

WP U19 wing handed lengthy ban

Western Province U19 wing Christian Ambadiang has been given a four-month ban for his role in a recent on-field brawl.