Dobson: Lineouts cost WP

Western Province coach John Dobson and captain Chris van Zyl say lost lineouts cost them dearly in their 17-12 Currie Cup final defeat to the Sharks. DYLAN JACK reports.

Clinical Lions take U21 title

The Golden Lions claimed a 58-24 victory against the Blue Bulls in the U21 Championship final at Newlands on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Sharks claim U19 Championship

The Sharks scored two tries in each half to beat the Blue Bulls 40-27 in the U19 Championship final on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports from Newlands.

Vermeulen officially joins Bulls

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has officially been announced as a Blue Bulls player, the union confirmed on Friday. 

Cronjé steers World XV past Japan

Lionel Cronjé scored a try and set up another two to help the World XV beat Japan 31-28 in Osaka on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Schools rugby set for more drug tests

The SA Schools Rugby Association has drawn up a new testing policy to combat steroid use among schoolboy players. DYLAN JACK reports. 

‘Coetzee has the edge in stealing’

Western Province coach John Dobson says Jaco Coetzee’s ability to poach got him into the team for the final against the Sharks over Juarno Augustus. DYLAN JACK reports.

‘Du Toit a completely different prop’

Robbie Kempson says Sharks prop Thomas du Toit has made a successful transition from loosehead to tighthead prop. DYLAN JACK reports.

Smith: Pro14 break did Cheetahs good

Cheetahs coach Franco Smith says the two-week Pro14 break has aided their training efforts as they seek their first win of the season. DYLAN JACK reports.

‘Currie Cup is still special’

Western Province backline duo Dillyn Leyds and Ruhan Nel both believe the Currie Cup is still going strong, writes DYLAN JACK.