Former Stormer stars in SA ’20’ romp
A former Stormers playmaker scored 49 points in the third round of the SA Cup, where there were big wins for unbeaten Griquas, Pumas and Griffons.
A former Stormers playmaker scored 49 points in the third round of the SA Cup, where there were big wins for unbeaten Griquas, Pumas and Griffons.
Pumas boss Jimmy Stonehouse is concerned that local players aren’t “in the loop” about MyPlayers’ dispute with SA Rugby and Sareo over their welfare in the Currie Cup.
South African rugby could stand to lose up to R300 million if a dispute in player workloads results in the Currie Cup being called off this year.
The 2024 edition of the Currie Cup is under major threat of being called off due to a reported boardroom battle over the workloads of professional players.
Local players and SA Rugby are reportedly at odds over concerns regarding the decision to schedule the Currie Cup between July and September.
The Currie Cup is set to step away from a joint leaderboard this year and divide the eight Premier Division teams into two pools in a radical overhaul of the domestic tournament.
The Boland Cavaliers have officially confirmed the appointment of Hawies Fourie as head coach, effective from 1 March.
Former Bulls and Sharks speedster Sbu Nkosi has reportedly lined up a trial opportunity with a view to resuming his rugby career in the Currie Cup.
The Currie Cup has been given a new window and a new format in a makeover that will allow all 14 unions to play for the coveted gold trophy from 2025 onwards.
In an extract from No Rules – The James Small Story, Japie Mulder recalls his verbal battles with the winger, and what happened when Small swore at Bok teammate Johan Ackermann.