Catrakilis set for lengthy layoff
Harlequins flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis has been ruled out for at least two months after undergoing throat surgery on Tuesday.
Louw cited for eye-gouge
Francois Louw has been cited for allegedly making contact with the eye area of Marco Fuser. The Italian has been cited for allegedly biting Louw in the same incident, which took place in the 77th minute of Bath’s European Champions Cup match against Treviso. The RFU disciplinary hearing will take place in London on Wednesday night. If found guilty, Louw would receive a… Read more →
Another Bok back for Sharks
The Sharks are expected to unleash Springbok star Jean-Luc du Preez in Saturday’s semi-final against the Blue Bulls in Durban, writes CRAIG LEWIS. Du Preez returned to the Sharks at the conclusion of the Rugby Championship, and while there was some concern over a shoulder niggle that he was carrying, the youngster has been back in training this week and can… Read more →
Sharks can rein in Bulls
The Sharks have the defence as well as the kicking game to contain the tournament-leading Blue Bulls attack in the semi-final at Kings Park on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI. The Bulls are playing an entertaining brand of rugby. Whether it is a title-winning brand of rugby remains to be seen. John Mitchell’s side finished the Currie Cup round-robin stage with the… Read more →
Mitchell: Pressure on Sharks
Blue Bulls coach John Mitchell says there will be greater expectations on the Sharks going into Saturday’s semi-final at Kings Park. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
De Bruin: Lions’ belief is back
Golden Lions coach Swys de Bruin says his team can go on to win the Currie Cup.
Bok glory – 10 years on
The Springboks’ second World Cup win was four years in the making, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Lions cruise into semis
The Golden Lions secured a semi-final place with an impressive 44-17 win over the Free State Cheetahs at Ellis Park on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Lions to fight for Franco
Coach Swys de Bruin has expressed the Lions’ determination to retain the services of Franco Mostert beyond the 2018 season.
Currie Cup preview (Round 14)
The Blue Bulls, Golden Lions and Free State Cheetahs face a scrap for semi-final qualification in the final round before the Currie Cup playoffs, writes JON CARDINELLI. BLUE BULLS vs PUMAS (Friday, 19:00) The Bulls scored 10 tries in their 64-36 thrashing of the Free State Cheetahs last week. Their attack has fired this season and they have reason to believe… Read more →
