The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #14
There is no place to hide in the Carling Currie Cup as the three visiting sides made life tough for their hosts this weekend, with the New Nation Pumas, Vodacom Bulls and Tafel Lager Griquas victorious.

Vermeulen joins Springboks in Cape Town
Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will join the Springbok team at their Cape Town base on Sunday after missing the opening two Tests against the British & Irish Lions due to an ankle injury.

Springbok squad call-up for Jaden Hendrikse
Jaden Hendrikse has been called up to join the Springbok squad in Cape Town on Monday as additional scrumhalf cover in the build-up to the Castle Lager Lions Series decider on Saturday 7 August.

Nienaber lauds players’ attitude, thanks supporters
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised the attitude of his players as they put in a convincing improvement against the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, and said the support from the public was equally touching.

Clinical Boks level the Lions Series in Cape Town
The Springboks rebounded in impressive fashion at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, beating the British & Irish Lions 27-9 to draw level in the Castle Lager Lions Series.

Gutsy Griquas win Carling Currie Cup game of cards
Determination trumped desperation as Tafel Lager Griquas claimed another big scalp when they defeated the Cell C Sharks 37-27 in a most unusual Carling Currie Cup clash at Jonsson Kings Park on Saturday afternoon.

Crucial victory for Sharks Women in Durban
The Cell C Sharks Women ensured they will remain in the Women’s Premier Division next season when they beat the Mastercard Golden Lions Women by 27-0 in their promotion-relegation match in Durban on Saturday.

Positive mindset for Boks before second Test
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick adopted a positive attitude to the pressure on the team on the eve of their vital second Test against the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, and said they were determined to improve the quality of their performance.

Bulls grab five against 14-man WP in Cape Town
The Vodacom Bulls laid down a strong marker in the Carling Currie Cup when they beat DHL Western Province by 34-13 at DHL Newlands on Friday evening, to move to the top of the standings.

Pumas edge Lions to stay in the hunt
The New Nation Pumas scored a third win in the 2021 Carling Currie Cup, beating the Sigma Lions 36-33 in a highly entertaining match at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Friday.