Rugby
20.10.2018 07:52 pm
Western Province prevail after extra time in epic Newlands semi
The Currie Cup’s only unbeaten side given an almighty scare as the Blue Bulls totally overturn their poor form going into the game.
In an absolute ripper of a game, Western Province secured their first Currie Cup home final since 2014 by edging the Blue Bulls 35-32 in their semifinal at Newlands on Saturday night.
Western Province prevail after extra time in epic Newlands semi
The Currie Cup’s only unbeaten side given an almighty scare as the Blue Bulls totally overturn their poor form going into the game.
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Sharks come out top in wild ride at Kings Park
The Lions launch a thrilling comeback in the second half, but will rue a poor first half that laid the groundwork for the hosts’ win.
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Five cracking duels in the Currie Cup semis
Even if it’s considered a weaker product nowadays, the domestic competition’s playoffs will have a sizeable number of Springboks on show.
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Nasty details emerge in Lions coach’s Aussie assault case
Defence coach Joey Mongalo is in Sydney to front up against allegations of sexual harassment against a hotel employee during the team’s Super Rugby tour earlier this year.
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Bulls go for broke in throwing Blitzboks star in at the deep end
Coach Pote Human has justified his gamble on the basis that Saturday’s semi against Province is “once-off”.
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Western Province make a ‘horrible’ decision
But at least a visibly pained John Dobson had good reason to make it before Saturday’s Currie Cup semifinal.
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‘Priceless’ Whiteley walks back into Lions starting team
The Springbok No 8 though has to gel quickly with two rookies joining him in the loose trio for Saturday’s Currie Cup semi in Durban.
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Sharks banking on Akker’s inside knowledge
The Springbok hooker cracks the nod for a starting place against his former teammates.
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WATCH: Sharks star in dodgy Backstreet Boys video!
But at least the Durbanites are having some fun before Saturday’s Currie Cup semi against the Lions.
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Watch and learn is Dayimani’s mantra
The explosive young No 8 is expected to play an impact role in Saturday’s Currie Cup semifinal in Durban.
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WATCH: Faf’s cheeky message for fans … and the Boks
If Rassie Erasmus’ national side is ever on a sticky wicket again with goalkicking, he knows who to call…
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The new (and unexpected) heroes of the Currie Cup
The hallowed domestic tournament might be losing its shine but it still delivers players to look out for.
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Elton: The Currie Cup remains king
Critics say the domestic tournament is neglected and watered-down, but you’re not going to convince the Lions and Bok flyhalf of that.
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‘Angry’ Nyakane wants Bulls to atone at Newlands
The Bok prop was not a happy man after him and his teammates showed little guts and commitment last weekend against Province but they have a second chance.
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Willemse will have to make peace with being a jack-of-all-trades
The gifted young Western Province and Springbok playmaker admits the plan is for him to switch between positions.
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Pote: What the heck were we doing?
The Blue Bulls’ mentor bemoans how his troops failed miserably to adapt to Loftus’ weather in handing Western Province an easy, if somewhat bizarre, win.
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Elton remains the key for Lions’ final push
Back in the Currie Cup after a four-year absence, the Springbok flyhalf is tasked with leading the men from Ellis Park to glory in the domestic competition.
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Potent Province prevail in bizarre one-half derby
The Capetonians make sure they achieve a first-half bonus point to top the Currie Cup log before Pretoria’s weather forces an abandonment at Loftus.
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Sharks devour hapless Griquas to book home semi
Easy pickings for Robert du Preez’s troops as they crank into gear with the playoffs in sight.
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Lions reach Currie Cup semis in sloppy Lowveld showdown
Skills go missing in Mbombela as Ivan van Rooyen’s team relies on its experienced backs to tame a game but error-prone Pumas side.
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Agent lambasts ‘irresponsible’ Kolisi rumour
There’s been talk that the Springbok captain might be moving on after next year’s World Cup.
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5 Springboks that need to make the Currie Cup’s climax count
The year-end tour to Europe is less than a month away and these men have various reasons to perform well for the next few weeks.
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The well remains dry for Embrose Papier
The 21-year-old has now become crucial figure in term of the Springboks’ depth at scrumhalf but he still can’t make a starting XV.
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Province chilled over Willemse conundrum
Released for Currie Cup duty, the 20-year-old awaits to see where he’ll play in the blue and white hoops: flyhalf or fullback?
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Papier hardly bummed out by lack of Springbok action
The young scrumhalf believes the value of just being part of the national squad is worth more than actual playing time.
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Lions ready to fight tooth and nail to keep Mostert
The union believes there are ‘irregularities’ with the Springbok’s move to England, especially given that his agent has been suspended for three years.
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