Cheetahs flay WP to finish top

The Free State Cheetahs claimed a 38-33 bonus-point win against Western Province on Saturday to finish at the top of the Currie Cup standings. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Itoje helps England overpower Ireland

Maro Itoje was at his physical best as England hammered Ireland 57-15 in a World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Lions earn home Currie Cup semi-final

The Golden Lions secured a home semi-final in the Currie Cup after they overcame Griquas 27-26 in an epic clash in Kimberley, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Laidlaw stars as Scotland turn tables on France

Captain Greig Laidlaw contributed seven points as Scotland claimed a hard-fought 17-14 win over France in their World Cup warm-up at Murrayfield on Saturday.

WP Rugby set for R150-million deal

The cash-strapped Western Province Rugby Union is set for a potential game-changing R150-million partnership with a private school group that could drastically boost their ailing finances, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Visagie joins Toulouse as World Cup cover

Vodacom Bulls hooker Jaco Visagie has joined French Top 14 title-holders Toulouse on a short-term loan deal during the World Cup.

Watch: Rassie has revived Boks

Craig Lewis and Ryan Vrede believe the Boks have enjoyed an ideal build up to the World Cup, and weigh in on the squad set to travel to Japan.

Rankings shuffle on the cards

Ireland could become the second team to reach the summit of the World Rugby rankings in as many weeks if they beat England at Twickenham on Saturday.

English move will benefit Willemse

Damian Willemse’s impending short-term loan move to Premiership title-holders Saracens can only be a good thing for all parties involved, writes DYLAN JACK.

Watch: Kriel ready for first full Premiership season

Jaco Kriel tells Gloucester Rugby that he is excited for his first full season with the Premiership club after joining halfway through 2018.