Preview: Currie Cup final

ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE previews this weekend’s Currie Cup final clash between the Sharks and Vodacom Bulls, taking a look at the key battles.

Ackermann chasing England dream

Former Lions loose forward Ruan Ackermann’s contract extension at Gloucester is clearly in line with a possible quest to earn an England call-up, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Kolbe reflects on iconic try, side-stepping Owen Farrell

Cheslin Kolbe recalls his journey to Springbok greatness and what was running through his head in the lead-up to his game-winning try in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.

Column: Can South African rugby handle the heat?

With summer rugby set to become a permanent fixture, ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE investigates what that may mean for South African rugby.

Currie Cup final: Players to watch

ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE picks the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks players to look out for ahead of the Currie Cup final.

Nkosi: We want to play the game, not the occasion

Sharks wing Sbu Nkosi has made it clear that his side will not allow the magnitude of Saturday’s Currie Cup final to get the better of them.

Full squad lists: 2021 Six Nations

All of the squads have been announced for the 2021 Six Nations tournament, with England required to make some late changes.

Currie Cup semi-final standouts, Jacobs leads the way

ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE takes a look back at some of the standout performers in this past weekend’s Currie Cup semi-finals.

Currie Cup semi-finals preview

ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE scrutinises the key battles in the lead-up to the Currie Cup semi-finals on Saturday.

Alex Sanderson: South African players are ‘warriors’

Newly appointed Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson has spoken of a desire for sustained success with his new team, and the role South African players would play in it, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.