Rampant Cheetahs rout Lions

Sergeal Petersen scored a hat-trick of tries, while Niel Marais kicked 21 points as the Free State Cheetahs recorded a resounding 55-17 win over the Golden Lions in Saturday’s semi-final in Bloemfontein. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Bulls charge into final

Flyhalf Tian Schoeman scored 21 points to steer the Blue Bulls to a 36–30 win over WP and into the Currie Cup final, reports JON CARDINELLI.

Double boost for Wallabies

David Pocock and Sean McMahon have returned from injury to bolster the Wallabies squad for the final Bledisloe Cup Test against the All Blacks next weekend.

Pressure on the Cheetahs?

Johan Ackermann says the Cheetahs may experience an added element of pressure as they head into the playoffs on an unbeaten streak, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Fearless’ WP to run at Bulls

Western Province will aim to ‘up the tempo’ when they face the Blue Bulls in the semi-final at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Juan, Bongi boost for WP

Juan de Jongh and Bongi Mbonambi will start in two of six changes to Western Province's starting lineup for Saturday's Currie Cup semi-final against the Blue Bulls at Loftus.

Paige at No 9 for Bulls

Springbok Rudy Paige will start at scrumhalf when the Blue Bulls take on Western Province in this Saturday’s semi-final at Loftus.

Marx, Redelinghuys bolster Lions

Johan Ackermann has made five changes and one positional switch to the Golden Lions starting XV for Saturday's Currie Cup semi-final against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Sergeal back for Cheetahs

Wing Sergeal Petersen has returned to the Free State Cheetahs starting lineup for the Currie Cup semi-final against the Lions in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Bulls to flay WP defence

The Golden Lions and the Blue Bulls should win their respective semi-finals on Saturday and advance to the Currie Cup decider, writes JON CARDINELLI.