Currie Cup preview (Round 7)

In the only fixture of the round, Western Province welcome the Sharks to Newlands in a top-of-the-table clash, writes DYLAN JACK.

Province to target Sharks ball-carriers

Western Province coach John Dobson says his side must stop the Sharks’ momentum if they are to stand a chance of beating them at Newlands on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Superbru: Springboks by 7-15

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Rugby Championship, Pro14 and Currie Cup games.

Western Province ring the changes

Coach John Dobson has made seven changes to Western Province’s starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Sharks at Newlands.

Blue Bulls song gets red card

Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr says his ‘Die Blou Bul’ song will no longer be played before Bulls matches at Loftus because of ‘politics’.

Vermuelen starts for Sharks

Sharks coach Rob du Preez has made two changes to his match 22 for their clash against Western Province at Newlands on Saturday.

Highlights: Currie Cup finals (1995-1999)

What highlights of Currie Cup finals from 1995, when Natal beat Western Province, to 1999, when Transvaal beat Natal.

Oosthuizen starting from scratch

Sharks prop Coenie Oosthuizen says he is relieved to be back playing after spending 10 months out with a knee injury.

Kriel: Nel call-up has sent a message

Western Province centre Dan Kriel says Ruhan Nel’s call-up to the Springboks has inspired the rest of the squad. DYLAN JACK reports.

Boom calls it a day

Blue Bulls flank Boom Prinsloo has announced his retirement from all rugby with immediate effect.