Matfield demands lift in standards

Victor Matfield says the Springboks will need to improve at the set pieces if they’re to beat Ireland in two weeks' time. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Lions need Kriel to cook

Jaco Kriel and the Golden Lions forwards will push WP to the brink in the Currie Cup final at Newlands this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Kriel fit, Lions change one

Golden Lions flank Jaco Kriel has been passed fit and will start the Currie Cup final against Western Province at Newlands.

Gold to coach Sharks

Gary Gold is set to replace Jake White as the Sharks director of rugby.

Springboks enter crucial phase

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers says the coming tour to Europe is especially important in the context of the 2015 World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Boks dealt double blow

Springbok front rowers Schalk Brits and Marcel van der Merwe have both been ruled out of the end-of-year tour with a knee injury.

Lions to stick with attacking game

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann says his side will continue to play running rugby in the Currie Cup final against Western Province at Newlands on Saturday.