Impressive Steyn saves Cheetahs’ blushes

Frans Steyn kicked 17 points as the Cheetahs rounded off their ill-fated Currie Cup campaign with a 22-18 victory over Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

Botha captains youthful Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls have named a youthful match-day squad for their final regular-season Currie Cup match against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Sunday.

LIVE: Griquas vs Cheetahs

Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as Griquas host the Cheetahs in a Currie Cup clash in Kimberly.

Currie Cup playoffs postponed by a week

The dates for the Currie Cup semi-finals and final have been pushed back by one week due to Covid-19 precautionary measures.

Jones: Physicality is too important in the north

England coach Eddie Jones says northern hemisphere coaches have overemphasised physicality instead of skill in their players.

White: The focus is now the semi-final

Speaking after his team’s Currie Cup victory against the Lions, Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White was full of praise for how his youngsters performed.

Du Preez slapped with three-week ban

Springbok and Sale Sharks loose-forward Dan du Preez has been handed a three-week suspension for reckless play against Gloucester last Saturday.

Sharks CEO on MVM deal: It’s hugely positive

Sharks CEO Eduard Coetzee says the newly announced partnership with MVM Holdings will provide financial stability and exciting opportunities for the franchise. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Column: The irresistible rise of Tiaan Swanepoel

Lions fullback Tiaan Swanepoel’s meteoric rise is a lesson in perseverance, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Cheetahs tweak team for dead rubber

Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie has made five changes to their starting lineup for Saturday’s Currie Cup match against Griquas in Kimberley.