Highlights: Currie Cup final

The Free State Cheetahs were crowned the 2019 Currie Cup champions after defeating the Golden Lions 31-28 in the final in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Highlights: All Blacks vs Tonga

The All Blacks ended their World Cup preparations with a 92-7 thrashing of Tonga in Hamilton on Saturday.

Cheetahs outmuscle Lions to claim title

The Free State Cheetahs produced a superior first-half performance to down the Golden Lions 31-28 in the Currie Cup final in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bulls crowned U21 champions

The Vodacom Blue Bulls overturned a 17-point deficit to beat Western Province 33-27 and claim the U21 Championship title in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Ireland round up RWC prep on high

Ireland scored three tries to outlast Wales 19-10 in a close-knit affair in Dublin on Saturday.

Highlights: Wallabies vs Samoa

The Wallabies ended their World Cup preparations with a  34-15 victory against Samoa in Parramatta.

Wallabies battle past Samoa

The Wallabies rounded off their World Cup preparations with a 34-15 win over Samoa in Sydney on Saturday.

How natural hazards will affect RWC

With a typhoon set to hit Tokyo on Sunday, here’s a look at the rules that will be followed if World Cup games are affected by hazardous weather conditions in Japan.

Nyakane injury not serious

Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane will be fine to play in the World Cup after coming off injured in the warm-up win against Japan on Friday.

Pumas retain Premier Division status

The Pumas kept their place in the Currie Cup Premier Division with a comprehensive 49-5 win over the Griffons in the promotion-relegation playoff in Nelspruit on Friday.