My heart is blue and white, says Bolla 2005-11-03 03:25:53
Springbok scrumhalf Bolla Conradie has given the clearest indication yet that he will reject an offer from the Central Unions and fight for his place at Western Province and the Stormers.Full Story...
Tough fight for top Blue Bulls job 2005-11-01 00:48:28
The race to replace outgoing Blue Bulls Rugby Union president Dolf van Huyssteen is set for a dramatic conclusion, writes Brenden Nel.Full Story...
And the award goes to... 2005-10-25 01:10:04
It has been a long, convoluted and hard Absa Currie Cup that ended with a fairy tale ending for everyone's other team. Kevin McCallum hands out his awards for the tournamentFull Story...
Rassie's planning was the key 2005-10-24 06:35:58
Coach Rassie Erasmus should take a great deal of credit for the Cheetahs' upset victory over the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup final, writes Jacques van der Westhuyzen.Full Story...
Habana 'heart-broken' after Currie Cup loss 2005-10-24 02:22:54
Blue Bulls and Springbok winger Bryan Habana says he is still "hurting badly" after receiving a yellow card in the Currie Cup final against the Cheetahs.Full Story...
Now tearful Os has won them all 2005-10-23 23:57:12
Springbok prop Os du Randt joined an elite group of South African players who have won the World Cup, Tri-Nations and Currie Cup when the Cheetahs upset the Blue Bulls at Loftus.Full Story...
The great Bloemfontein hangover 2005-10-24 01:51:11
Free Staters are still beaming after the Cheetahs' stunning upset victory over the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup final at Loftus.Full Story...
I'm still BFRU president, says Yak 2005-10-24 05:53:52
Monwabisi Yako says he is still the president of the Border Rugby Football Union despite a vote of no confidence by the organisation.Full Story...
Outsiders Cheetahs feast on cocky Bulls 2005-10-23 02:45:23
As the final hooter went, Rassie Erasmus and his coaching staff celebrated as wildly as their players on the field. The drought of 29 years had been broken as the Cheetahs came from behind to show the Bulls that they can be beaten.Full Story...
Cheetahs seize pressurised final in last gasp 2005-10-22 11:11:54
The Bulls looked set to take the Curry Cup final, but in a night of high drama the Cheetahs have dished up one of the greatest upsets, as they came from behind to take the Currie Cup final in the dying minutes of the game.Full Story...
Province rugby - separating wishful from fact 2005-10-22 07:28:37
Western Province, supposedly in the throws of rebuilding, employs more first-choice Springboks than any other team and the Stormers after all did make the Super 12 semi-finals in 2004. The reality is that WP rugby has been sick for a long time, writes Gavin Rich.Full Story...
Cheetahs set to remain Blue 2005-10-21 00:57:19
The Cheetahs will for the second year in a row head into their Currie Cup final against the Blue Bulls as massive underdogs.Full Story...
Props are fanning the final flames 2005-10-20 23:57:06
Blue Bulls prop Kees Lensing has hit back at claims by Os du Randt that he "gets away with murder" in the scrums, saying the Cheetahs prop is "probably not happy that the media rate him higher".Full Story...
Build-up to Currie Cup final turns sour 2005-10-20 00:02:59
Free State Rugby Union President Harold Verster has launched a R5-million lawsuit against SA Rugby, claiming the Currie Cup final should be held in Bloemfontein and not Pretoria.Full Story...
Are the Cheetahs flouting the law? 2005-10-20 02:38:24
The Cheetahs have been accused of flouting the substitution laws during their Currie Cup semifinal against Western Province.Full Story...
Naas praises all-conquering Bulls 2005-10-20 06:04:27
Former Springbok flyhalf Naas Botha believes the current Blue Bulls team is one of the finest to have emerged from Loftus.Full Story...
Bulls to play the usual suspects for final 2005-10-19 11:25:51
Blue Bulls captain Anton Leonard will be fit to lead his team for the last time when they face off against the Free State Cheetahs in the Currie Cup final on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld.Full Story...
Leonard ready to lead the Bulls 2005-10-19 07:34:22
Blue Bulls captain Anton Leonard's hopes of ending his career on a high by lifting the Currie Cup trophy for a fourth time is once again alive: the loose-forward is set to be declared fit for the final against the Cheetahs.Full Story...
Mallett: WP offered Rose 'excellent deal' 2005-10-18 23:51:14
Western Province director of rugby Nick Mallett says Earl Rose was made a substantial offer to continue his career in the Cape.Full Story...
Bulls have a plan to stop 'General' De Waal 2005-10-18 23:58:14
Blue Bulls coach Heyneke Meyer says his team have come up with a "few things" to nullify the boot of Cheetahs flyhalf Willem de Waal in the Currie Cup final at Loftus.Full Story...
Unpredictable Cheetahs pose a problem 2005-10-19 03:30:44
The Blue Bulls will have to come up with a plan to contend the Cheetahs' "unknown" game plan if they want to win their fourth Currie Cup in a row.Full Story...
This one is for Ettienne, says Roets 2005-10-19 01:47:13
Blue Bulls fulback Johan Roets says the Pretoria side want to win the Currie Cup final for centre Ettienne Botha, who was tragically killed in an accident.Full Story...
WP must wake up to pro realities 2005-10-18 06:35:45
South Africa Under-21 fullback Earl Rose's decision to join the Lions has once again raised questions about Western Province's ability to hang on to young talent, writes Dale Granger.Full Story...
Solly staying in the Shark Tank 2005-10-18 05:29:44
Springbok flanker Solly Tyibilika has denied rumours that he is ready to leave the Sharks and link up with the Southern and Eastern Cape next season.Full Story...
Leonard on a knife edge 2005-10-18 03:55:57
The Blue Bulls medical staff has made it clear that inspirational skipper Anton Leonard will have to prove his fitness before he is included in the line-up for the Currie Cup showdown against the Cheetahs.Full Story...
Scholtz lucky, Du Plooy not so 2005-10-18 03:36:35
Cheetahs loose-forward Hendro Scholtz will be available for the Currie Cup final against the Bulls, but Boela du Plooy will miss the rugby showpiece at Loftus.Full Story...
Lions poach another Rose 2005-10-18 01:08:39
Western Province have confirmed that promising fullback Earl Rose will join his younger brother, Jody, at the Lions next season.Full Story...
Os to return, but Anton's swansong is suspect 2005-10-18 01:27:22
Two veterans - one returning from injury, the other in a race against time to prove he is fit - could hold the key for their teams' Currie Cup hopes this weekend.Full Story...
Curtain comes down on sorry season for WP 2005-10-17 05:03:18
Western Province's loss in the Currie Cup semifinal against the Cheetahs has brought an end to a forgettable season for the Newlands faithful, writes Dale Granger.Full Story...
There's no stopping these Bulls 2005-10-17 04:35:13
For the second year in a succession, the Cheetahs will be forced to make the journey to Pretoria where they will face the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup final.Full Story...
Leonard should be fit to take on the Cheetahs 2005-10-17 03:24:51
Blue Bulls skipper Anton Leonard is expected to be fit for the Currie Cup final against the Cheetahs at Loftus.Full Story...
Blue Bulls in the final straight 2005-10-16 23:53:34
Blue Bulls coach Heyneke Meyer has vowed that his side will not underestimate the Free State Cheetahs when they meet in the Currie Cup final at Loftus.Full Story...
No need to panic, says Mallett 2005-10-17 01:59:09
Western Province director of rugby Nick Mallett says there won't be any chopping and changing of coaches or panic buys ahead of the inaugural Super 14.Full Story...
Cheetahs secure final spot 2005-10-15 09:25:13
The Free State Cheetahs have for the second year in a row, booked their place in the Absa Currie Cup final after beating Western Province at Newlands.Full Story...
Bulls play catch-up for Currie Cup final 2005-10-15 12:07:17
The Blue Bulls have reached a fourth consecutive Currie Cup final with a hard-fought come-from-behind semifinal victory over the Lions.Full Story...
Talking won't win the Currie Cup 2005-10-15 03:19:21
Western Province have done a good job of talking up the Cheetahs' chances but, if the home team do not win the Currie Cup semifinal at Newlands, then Jake White has his Springbok selections horribly wrong.Full Story...
Loftus all the motivation Lions need 2005-10-15 02:13:05
After a week of bluff, double bluff, talking up the opposition and talking down the influence of the crowd and ground, the fate of the second of this afternoon's Absa Currie Cup semifinals will be left in the big strong hands of two of the pivotal players of this year's competition.Full Story...
Steyn kicks Pumas to victory 2005-10-15 02:09:27
Pumas fullback Casper Steyn have completed a perfect kicking display to spur his team to victory over the Falcons in the final of the Currie Cup First Division at the Bosman Stadium in Brakpan.Full Story...
Coaches hold the key in Newlands semi 2005-10-14 04:26:07
Two of South Africa's youngest and most exciting coaches are on the cusp of leading their sides into a Currie Cup final at the very first attempt.Full Story...
'Stronger and wiser' Lions ready for Bulls 2005-10-14 00:07:18
Lions coach Frans Ludeke has promised his players will match the Blue Bulls' physical onslaught in the Currie Cup semifinal at Loftus in Pretoria.Full Story...
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