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The latest news and videos on the Bloemfontein-based Pro14 and Currie Cup teams

EP president on ventilator in ICU

EP Rugby president Andre Rademan has been admitted to the intensive care unit of a Gqeberha (PE) hospital after testing positive for Covid-19.

Currie Cup reverts to double-round fixtures

SA Rugby has announced that the Currie Cup Premier and First Divisions will be back to normal this year, while also confirming new provincial U20 competitions after last year’s Covid-19 interruption.

Race Cheetahs to Australia’s rescue

Reduced to a punching bag for New Zealand rugby, Australia need only seize the opportunity to engage South Africa in a mutually beneficial rugby competition, writes ZELIM NEL.

Alexander laments lack of transformation at franchise level

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has addressed the lack of transformation at provincial level after only three unions managed to achieve the set targets last season.

Icasa walks back free-to-air plans

Icasa has explicitly said the acquisition of exclusive rights to sporting events is not unlawful, but these exclusive rights must not prevent or hinder the free-to-air broadcasting of national sporting events.

Rassie gives SA teams thumbs up

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has lauded the eight provincial teams, match officials and local television broadcaster for their contribution to an attractive brand of rugby displayed during the recently concluded Preparation Series.

De Villiers: Only Wayde can be a 400m champion

EP Elephants coach Peter de Villiers has lamented the lack of experienced players in his squad after they completed their Preparation Series with a heavy loss to the Cheetahs this past Sunday.

Radebe back in action for EP

The EP Elephants have received a boost as captain Inny Radebe has made a stunning recovery from injury to start against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

De Villiers hits out at SA referees

Peter de Villiers has slammed the quality of South Africa’s referees after his EP Elephants suffered their third heavy defeat in the Preparation Series on Wednesday evening.