Highlights: Blue Bulls vs Sharks

The Sharks claimed a 48-40 victory against a 14-man Vodacom Blue Bulls side to secure a spot in the Currie Cup playoffs.

Highlights: Cheetahs vs Province

The Free State Cheetahs ended the regular season on top of the Currie Cup table after claiming a 38-33 victory against Western Province in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

‘Ireland’s confidence won’t be dented’

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says it does ‘hurt’ to have suffered a whopping 57-15 loss to England in a World Cup warm-up game on Saturday.

RWC squad debate a sign of progress

The fact that Rassie Erasmus is spoiled for choice on the eve of the World Cup goes to show how far this Springbok side has come, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Sharks battle into semi-finals

The Sharks punished a 14-man Vodacom Bulls side with a 48-40 win in Pretoria on Saturday to qualify for the Currie Cup semi-finals at Western Province’s expense. DYLAN JACK reports.

Cheetahs flay WP to finish top

The Free State Cheetahs claimed a 38-33 bonus-point win against Western Province on Saturday to finish at the top of the Currie Cup standings. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Itoje helps England overpower Ireland

Maro Itoje was at his physical best as England hammered Ireland 57-15 in a World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Lions earn home Currie Cup semi-final

The Golden Lions secured a home semi-final in the Currie Cup after they overcame Griquas 27-26 in an epic clash in Kimberley, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Laidlaw stars as Scotland turn tables on France

Captain Greig Laidlaw contributed seven points as Scotland claimed a hard-fought 17-14 win over France in their World Cup warm-up at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Watch: Perpignan score wonder try

Perpignan lock Shahn Eru was on hand to finish off a fantastic team try that started in their own half in their win over Beziers in the French second division.