Province scrum powers title triumph

Western Province’s dominant scrum performance, as well as the sharp decision-making of flyhalf Rob du Preez, was the difference in the Currie Cup final, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Powerful Province shock Sharks

Western Province overturned an 11-point deficit to claim a stunning 33-21 win over the Sharks in Saturday’s Currie Cup final at Kings Park. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Du Preez blow for Boks

Jean-Luc du Preez is set to miss the Springboks’ end-of-year tour after sustaining an ankle injury in Saturday’s Currie Cup final. CRAIG LEWIS reports in Durban.

Sharks’ adaptive asset

Jacques Vermeulen’s versatility has benefited the Sharks in this year’s Currie Cup, writes MIKE GREENAWAY.

Currie Cup teams (Final)

Take a look at who’s playing this weekend before you make your Superbru and Fantasy League picks.

WP up for ‘cracking’ final

Western Province coach John Dobson says Saturday’s final against the Sharks is the best possible title-decider based on the teams’ overall performance in the Currie Cup.

Bosch boots Sharks into final

Curwin Bosch scored 17 points as the Sharks beat the Blue Bulls 37-27 in Durban on Saturday to secure home advantage in the Currie Cup final. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Another Bok back for Sharks

The Sharks are expected to unleash Springbok star Jean-Luc du Preez in Saturday’s semi-final against the Blue Bulls in Durban, writes CRAIG LEWIS. Du Preez returned to the Sharks at the conclusion of the Rugby Championship, and while there was some concern over a shoulder niggle that he was carrying, the youngster has been back in training this week and can… Read more →

Sharks can rein in Bulls

The Sharks have the defence as well as the kicking game to contain the tournament-leading Blue Bulls attack in the semi-final at Kings Park on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI. The Bulls are playing an entertaining brand of rugby. Whether it is a title-winning brand of rugby remains to be seen. John Mitchell’s side finished the Currie Cup round-robin stage with the… Read more →

Mitchell: Pressure on Sharks

Blue Bulls coach John Mitchell says there will be greater expectations on the Sharks going into Saturday’s semi-final at Kings Park. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Sharks topped the Currie Cup log after winning 10 of their 12 matches, while the Bulls finished fourth with just five victories. Having secured home-ground advantage for their semi-final and a possible final, Robert du… Read more →