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Pumas and Cheetahs scrap for last available semis spot
The last round of league fixtures kicks off today in Kimberley when the Griquas host Western Province at 3pm. This will be followed by the Lions entertaining the Griffons in Johannesburg at 5. 15pm.
Province use Griquas clash as URC tune-up
Despite their URC opener being postponed, WP will still use some of their big guns in the Currie Cup clash against Griquas, viewing it as a warm-up match
Bulls put Griquas to the sword after slow start, says Phiwe Nomlomo
The Bulls looked like headless chickens in the early stages of the match as they conceded two tries, but once Jaco van der Walt dotted down, they got into their groove.
Unbeaten Bulls dig deep to hold off spirited Griquas
The Bulls grabbed seven tries to the four of Griquas on Friday night to extend their record without losing to eight and move up to 36 points on the Currie Cup log.
Mpilo Gumede can remind Rassie Erasmus of his power for Bulls against Griquas
Mpilo Gumede was again left out of the latest Springbok squad for the two Tests against the All Blacks, but could come back into the mix for the upcoming games against Argentina.
After injury hell, Van Zyl’s upping the tempo at Bulls
Playing well enough to earn a new Bulls deal may be a priority, but hooker Joe van Zyl wants to continually improve his game as well to cope with the demands of modern-day rugby.
Brace for Henry Immelman as Bulls beat Cheetahs, Lions hold off Griquas
The Lions – who beat Griquas – remained in the No 1 spot on 13 points on the Currie Cup log due to a better points difference to the Bulls.
These are the nine Springboks released for Currie Cup duty to be sharp for Portugal Test
Star outside centre Lukhanyo Am is one of nine players who have been released from the Springboks’ camp to play in the Currie Cup.
Initially unwanted by Rassie Erasmus, Springboks’ maverick Willie le Roux still just wants to ‘jol’
Willie Le Roux’s road to the Springboks setup wasn't a smooth one, even the great Rassie Erasmus, during his stint as Stormers coach rejected him as he wasn’t seen as a typical South African fullback who followed orders, but he persevered.
Griquas and Pumas have improved quality of the Currie Cup, says Cheetahs’ Hawies Fourie
Free State Cheetahs head coach Hawies Fourie believes the Pumas, Griquas and Griffons have improved the quality of the Currie Cup.
Champion Pumas keep composure against Griquas to claim Currie Cup semi-final spot
Currie Cup champions the Pumas reached the semi-finals of the competition thanks to a hard-fought win over last year’s runners, Griquas earlier today.
Six of the best? Western Province ring the changes for Sharks clash
It's a must-win game for Western Province in the DHL Stadium as they look to seal a spot in the semi-final of the domestic competition. The Sharks already secured a home semi and will look to seal the top spot on the log with a win.
Can Griquas gain revenge over Pumas?
Only once have the Northern Cape side enjoyed two wins in a row this season – a 25-18 triumph over the Lions in Johannesburg on April 16, which was followed by a 42-27 victory against the Griffons in Kimberley.
Pumas bracing for dogfight in Kimberley to reach Currie Cup semi-finals
Griquas have their tails in the air after a run of good victories, and defending Currie Cup champions Pumas are gearing up for a dogfight in Friday’s clash in Kimberley to secure a place in the semi-finals.
WP don’t want another loss says, says John Dobson ahead of crucial Sharks clash
Western Province shot themselves in the foot by losing to Griquas in the Currie Cup and now need a few favours from different teams to make it to the semi-finals.
Sharks and Cheetahs seal home semi-finals, other teams to fight it out for final two places
After the Sharks and Cheetahs booked home semis this weekend, we look at the state of affairs as the Currie Cup enters its home straight.
Quality Western Province outfit humbled by Griquas
The Peacock Blues played out of their skin to topple WP 38-29 with the visitors coming away with a solitary point for four tries.
Jake White wants Bulls attack to stress ‘resilient’ Griffons defence
Jake White admits that he can see that his Blue Bulls players ‘are tired now’, but the last few weeks of the Currie Cup could still prove to be valuable in preparation for next season.
Former Griquas star Adre Smith must stoke WP fire in Kimberley
The player that could be a key figure in the WP pack will be No 4 lock Adre Smith, who is a former Griquas star himself.
Hacjivah Dayimani, Ruhan Nel start as Western Province call on Stormers stars to quell Griquas onslaught in Kimberley
Western Province have shown that they are serious about mounting a bid for the Currie Cup title as coach John Dobson has called on a number of Stormers stars for Friday’s clash.
‘Quite grim’ after URC final defeat, but WP fired up for Griquas clash
The sun has shone again in Cape Town – although not for long – since the Stormers went down to Munster in the United Rugby Championship final.
Good old Currie Cup set to explode into life
At the weekend, the Sharks dismantled the Cheetahs in an absorbing top-of-the-table contest, while the derby between the Bulls and the Lions was a fantastic game of rugby.
Blue Bulls roll up their sleeves to claim bonus-point win over Griquas
The Bulls ran in six tries as they secured a convincing win over Griquas in Saturday afternoon’s Currie Cup clash in Kimberley.
Joey Mongalo unhappy with Sharks performance despite beating Pumas
Under coach Joey Mongalo, the Currie Cup Sharks have won four games in a row – and they showed immense pluck to snatch a victory out of the jaws of defeat in Nelspruit last night.
We’ve got to pick our strongest team, says Jake White as Blue Bulls chase Currie Cup semi-final spot
Jake White says that his Blue Bulls stars ‘want to play rugby’, which is why he picked his strongest possible team on Friday for Saturday’s Currie Cup clash against Griquas.