Woeful WP limp into playoffs

Robert du Preez kicked a 78th-minute penalty goal to steer WP to a 30-28 win over Boland and into the semi-finals. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Herne hat-trick sinks Kings

Hooker Frankie Herne scored three tries to help the Pumas beat the EP Kings 38-30 in Port Elizabeth and avoid the Currie Cup wooden spoon.

Currie Cup preview (Round 9)

The Golden Lions and Sharks will be essentially competing for a playoff place when they face off at Ellis Park on Friday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Ox back for Cheetahs

Ox Nche will start at loosehead prop in one of three changes to the Free State Cheetahs starting lineup for Saturday's clash with Griquas in Bloemfontein.

Damian at 12 for Province

Damian de Allende will start at inside centre when Western Province face Boland at Newlands on Friday.

Bok boosts for Sharks

Keegan Daniel, Lwazi Mvovo and Lourens Adriaanse will all start for the Sharks in Friday's clash with the Golden Lions at Ellis Park.

Zondagh quits Boland

Boland director of rugby Alan Zondagh has resigned from his post with immediate effect.

Kwagga slays Kings

Kwagga Smith scored a hat-trick as the Golden Lions hammered the EP Kings 71-7 in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

WP crush gallant Griquas

Springboks Juan de Jongh and Bongi Mbonambi each scored a try as Western Province secured an important 52-31 bonus-point win over Griquas on Friday night. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Cheetahs flay Pumas

Rayno Benjamin scored three tries as the Cheetahs sealed a 52-10 bonus-point win over the Pumas to reclaim their place at the top of the Currie Cup log, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.