Smith ecstatic with Currie Cup triumph

Outgoing coach Franco Smith has expressed his delight after the Cheetahs survived a strong fightback from the Golden Lions to clinch a riveting 31-28 win in the Currie Cup final in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Ireland set to go top in rankings

Ireland will head to the World Cup in Japan as the No 1-ranked team in the world courtesy of their 19-10 victory over Wales on Saturday.

Three key points from past weekend

SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ final warm-up game before the World Cup.

Japan is no country for tired men

The World Cup warm-up between Japan and South Africa highlighted the importance of fitness and smart bench management at a tournament staged in punishing heat, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Highlights: Currie Cup final

The Free State Cheetahs were crowned the 2019 Currie Cup champions after defeating the Golden Lions 31-28 in the final in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Highlights: All Blacks vs Tonga

The All Blacks ended their World Cup preparations with a 92-7 thrashing of Tonga in Hamilton on Saturday.

Cheetahs outmuscle Lions to claim title

The Free State Cheetahs produced a superior first-half performance to down the Golden Lions 31-28 in the Currie Cup final in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bulls crowned U21 champions

The Vodacom Blue Bulls overturned a 17-point deficit to beat Western Province 33-27 and claim the U21 Championship title in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Ireland round up RWC prep on high

Ireland scored three tries to outlast Wales 19-10 in a close-knit affair in Dublin on Saturday.

Wallabies battle past Samoa

The Wallabies rounded off their World Cup preparations with a 34-15 win over Samoa in Sydney on Saturday.