Currie Cup preview (Round 1)
Free State will field their Super Rugby side in Friday's opening Currie Cup match against the Sharks in Bloemfontein, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Kanko to lead Golden Lions
Ryan Kankowski will captain the Golden Lions in their Currie Cup opener against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Sunday.
WP Currie Cup trick shots
Western Province fullback SP Marais shows off his kicking skills, while lock JD Schickerling catches a raw egg.
Daniel to skipper youthful Sharks
Veteran flank Keegan Daniel will lead a new-look Sharks side in their Currie Cup opener against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Currie Cup promo
South African rugby's premier domestic competition kicks off this weekend.
Free State call on Blitzboks for opener
Rosco Speckman, Chris Dry and Cecil Afrika have been named in the Free State Cheetahs' match 23 for their Currie Cup opener against the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Friday.
No Bulls gig for Spencer
Newly appointed director of rugby John Mitchell says Carlos Spencer will not be joining the Bulls' management team.
Bulls lose captain for opener
The Blue Bulls will be without captain Ruan Steenkamp for their opening Currie Cup match against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.
Cheetahs reshuffle coaches
Rory Duncan has been confirmed as the new head coach of the Cheetahs, with Franco Smith promoted to a director of rugby role.
Cheetahs centre forced to retire
Michael van der Spuy has retired at the age of 26 due to repeated head injuries.
