Currie Cup a target for Bulls
FOR the Blue Bulls, it is a new season, new targets, new players and a new captain for their Currie Cup campaign. The Pretoria side have been hard at work with their preparations for the domestic competition and they have a new captain in Bok loose-forward Deon Stegmann, who takes over from last year's skipper Jono Ross. The Currie Cup kicks off in two weeks.After a disappointing Super Rugby … [Read More...]
Youngsters to enjoy fantastic opportunity at Ibrox
Excitement is building for two teams of youngsters in Glasgow and Dundee who will take centre stage in front of more than 40,000 Commonwealth Games spectators this weekend. The under-18 sevens squads of the High School of Dundee and GHA will play a curtain-raiser to the medals session in the rugby 7s at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow on Sunday night. They qualified for this "fantastic showcase” from the Scottish Rugby/Daily Record Festival of Rugby – … [Read More...]
Excitement builds in Bok Women’s camp for RWC
Springbok Women’s captain Mandisa Williams on Thursday said her team was excited about the Women’s Rugby World Cup starting in France next week as they begin concluding their preparations for the tournament at home. The team will have two more training sessions in Cape Town before departing for Paris on Sunday following a week of high-tempo practices with the coaching staff and the SARU Mobi-Unit. The final training session on Friday will … [Read More...]
Seven EP players headed for SA Schools trials
After their 37 year drought breaking triumph at the Under-18 Craven Week in Middelburg last week six Eastern Province and on Eastern Province Country Districts player have been included in the squad of 55 players to attend the SA Schools trials on Saturday, 26 July at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. The SA Schools trial squad was selected by the national selectors following the conclusion of the Under-18 Coca-Cola Craven Week … [Read More...]
U19 team announced to face Free State on Saturday
There are six changes including a position swop in the starting line up of the Eastern Province U19 team that will face the Free State U19s in Durban on Saturday at 12 noon. Head Coach, Mzwandile Stick, said the changes made had been tactical, rather than motivated by injury. “At the moment the only player who is out with injury is Chris Whitting,” he said. Stick said he had made the decision to rest some players who were not on form, while … [Read More...]
Q&A: Adriaan Strauss
Cape Town - Cheetahs hooker Adriaan Strauss discusses the biggest rivals in this year's Currie Cup and their new jersey.Who will be your biggest rivals in the Currie Cup, or is it the most open tournament of recent years?The Currie Cup is a competition that means a lot to all South African Unions because of its history. Therefore you can expect a tough game every single week and there is no such thing as an easy, or easier game.The Cheetahs … [Read More...]
Kings to play Spencer’s way
Port Elizabeth - Eastern Province Kings coach Carlos Spencer hopes to imprint his own flamboyant style from his playing days on the side in their maiden Currie Cup Premier Division season starting on 8 August."I want to give the players licence and the freedom to express themselves," Spencer said."At the same time it is important to have structure, but it is not to put a strangle on them and say they must do this for 75 or 79 minutes."Spencer … [Read More...]
All set for new-look Currie Cup
Cape Town - The new Currie Cup Premier Division format featuring eight teams will come into play on August 8 in a fresh start to SA’s top domestic competition, with newcomers the EP Kings taking on Western Province in the opening match.The official launch of the 2014 Currie Cup competition was hosted by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) and sponsors Absa on Wednesday at Jeppe High School for Boys in Johannesburg where the new format was … [Read More...]
A Massive task awaits Cell C Sharks in Christchurch
A mammoth task, to become the first South African team to win a Vodacom Super Rugby playoff in New Zealand, awaits the Cell C Sharks in Christchurch on Saturday. Their opponents are the seven-time champion Crusaders, winners of the New Zealand Conference who’s only lost one in their last five games since going down to the KwaZulu-Natalians in May. And it is that victory, where they played most of the match with 14 men and for 10 minutes … [Read More...]
Warriors swoop for de Klerk
Glasgow Warriors have signed South African prop Rossouw de Klerk from Super 15 side the Cheetahs, subject to a visa and medical. The 24-year-old has put pen to paper on a two-year deal at Scotstoun and will join up with Gregor Townsend's squad for pre-season training at the end of the month. The 6ft 1in tight-head began his senior career in Pretoria, making his debut for the Blue Bulls in 2009. He went on to make 41 appearances for the … [Read More...]
All systems go for new Absa Currie Cup format
The new Absa Currie Cup Premier Division format featuring eight teams will come into play on August 8 in a fresh start to SA’s top domestic competition, with newcomers the EP Kings taking on DHL Western Province in the opening match. The official launch of the 2014 Absa Currie Cup competition was hosted by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) and sponsor Absa on Wednesday at Jeppe High School for Boys in Johannesburg where the new format was … [Read More...]
Habana placed on standby for Commonwealth Games Sevens
Springbok wing Bryan Habana has been placed on standby for the Team South Africa Sevens squad at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the South African Sports & Olympic Committee confirmed on Tuesday. Habana’s availability followed a decision by his club Toulon, in agreement with the French Rugby Federation (FFR), to make an exception and allow Habana to play during a rest window during which all French Top 14 players are normally prohibited … [Read More...]
Bulls ditch pink, camo kit
Pretoria – PUMA the official technical and apparel sponsor of the Blue Bulls has unveiled a new Currie Cup rugby kit inspired by heritage and tradition - with no pink colourways or camo designs in sight.The jersey in the Blue Bulls’ customary blue is also embroidered with both the PUMA logo and the Blue Bulls’ Daisy on the shirt. Part of PUMA’s evoPOWER Rugby apparel design, the jersey uses a polyester tight fit material which is lightweight, … [Read More...]
Currie Cup remains relevant – Jurie Roux
Roux was speaking at the launch of the expanded tournament which will see eight instead of six of the country’s leading provinces battle it out for the coveted gold trophy starting on August 8. “Year after year people speculate that it is going to be a watered-down competition and that it is not going to be so tough but every year it is the same competition and the same result,” Roux said. “People go to the games, they watch the games, the … [Read More...]
SARU names large group for SA Schools trials
SARU names large group for SA Schools trials SARU has announced a squad of 55 players to attend the SA Schools trials on Saturday, 26 July at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. The SA Schools trial squad was selected by the national selectors following the conclusion of the Under-18 Coca-Cola Craven Week in Middelburg. The trials in Kempton Park will assist the national selectors to finalise the 28-man SA Schools squad for … [Read More...]
Griquas, Leopards in shootout for Currie Cup promotion
Although unbeaten after five matches, the Griquas (23 points) currently lead the Leopards (22) by a single point going into the final round of qualification matches.The Leopards tackle the Border Bulldogs on their home turf in Potchefstroom on Saturday and they are most likely to collect the maximum five points against their last placed opposition. Although coming close on two occasions, the Bulldogs have lost all five of their previous … [Read More...]
Roux: Currie Cup still relevant
Johannesburg - The Currie Cup Premier Division has continued to endure as a top-tier rugby competition and lost little of its lustre in its 123-year history, SA Rugby Union (SARU) chief executive Jurie Roux has said, in Johannesburg, on Wednesday.Roux was speaking at the launch of the expanded tournament which will see eight instead of six of the country’s leading provinces battle it out for the coveted gold trophy starting on August 8."Year … [Read More...]
Griquas eye Currie Cup semis
Kimberley - With two tournament triumphs this season, Griquas captain Ryno Barnes says they are aiming to continue their fine form in the Currie Cup.After a disappointing 2013 Currie Cup campaign, which saw Griquas only win one of their 10 fixtures en route to Premier Division relegation, the men from Kimberley have quickly restored their pride.They started the year with an impressive run in the Vodacom Cup as they went on to beat the SWD Eagles … [Read More...]
UCT loosie heads to Bloem
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All systems go for new Currie Cup format
Article Published: Wednesday 23 July 2014 Edited by: Rugbyweek.com.Email Article | Print Article The new Currie Cup Premier Division format featuring eight teams will come into play on August 8 in a fresh start to SA’s top domestic competition, with newcomers the EP Kings taking on Western Province in the opening match.The official launch of the 2014 Currie Cup competition was hosted by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) and … [Read More...]
Early Currie Cup blow for Bulls
Pretoria - The Blue Bulls will be without wing Bjorn Basson when they start their challenge to the Currie Cup against the Golden Lions in Johannesburg on August 9.Basson, who holds the record for most tries (21) scored in a Currie Cup season, is suffering from an ankle injury that will keep him on the sidelines for the next four weeks at least, team doctor Org Strauss confirmed.Flank Jacques du Plessis is also expected back in four weeks as he is … [Read More...]
Five solutions for the Stormers in 2015
INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS Fans during the Stormers and Bulls match at Newlands Stadium. File photo: Matthew Jordaan Cape Town - Remember the days when Kobus van der Merwe was still Stormers coach? In 2006 and 2007, the Stormers ended in 11th and then 10th in consecutive seasons in the then-Super 14 under Van der … [Read More...]
Griquas promoted to Currie Cup Premier Division
European Rugby Champions Cup draw revealed Reigning Aviva Premiership champions, and European Challenge Cup holders, Northampton Saints, have been drawn in Pool 5 of the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup following the pool draws for EPCR's new tournaments which took place in Neuchatel, Switzerland.Read more on this Rugby news articleOther recent newsEuropean Rugby Challenge Cup Draw reaction Habana apologises for Heineken Cup final … [Read More...]
History not on Sharks’ side in Crusaders clash
HISTORY is against the Sharks as they go into their fifth away Super Rugby semifinal, and their eighth overall, when they meet the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday.A tense 31-27 play-off win over the unfancied Highlanders at Kings Park last Saturday, followed by 30 hours of travel to New Zealand’s South Island, does not suggest the Sharks have a hope of upsetting the seven-time champions.But coach Jake White pointed out that if everyone … [Read More...]
Torsten to lead Cheetahs
Cape Town - Torsten van Jaarsveld has been named Free State Cheetahs captain for the upcoming Currie Cup season, the union announced via a press statement on Monday.The 27-year-old, who can play flank and hooker, will replace Boom Prinsloo who captained the team during last year's Currie Cup.With Super Rugby captain Adriaan Strauss expected to be on duty for the Springboks, the Cheetahs have decided to appoint a different captain for the Currie … [Read More...]
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