ARTICLES RELATING TO CURRIE CUP

Kings' Currie Cup dilemma

2013-05-15 10:07

The Kings' struggle to stay in Super Rugby could make Eastern Province's passage into the Currie Cup Premier Division a bit harder.

Star quartet extends Cape stay

2013-04-22 18:30

Stormers forwards Eben Etzebeth, Deon Fourie, De Kock Steenkamp and Rynhardt Elstadt have extended their playing contracts.

Lions reveal new signings

2012-11-22 11:01

The Super Rugby-less Golden Lions have signed eight new players for the 2013 season, the union has confirmed.

Mitchell back at Lions

2012-11-09 15:01

Suspended coach John Mitchell will return to his role at the Lions rugby franchise next week, the union has said.

Fans slam WP 'high rollers'

2012-11-01 14:22

Sport24 readers have blasted members of the Western Province team for their cash-throwing antics during their victory parade.

WP throw money at fans

2012-10-31 11:53
190 comments

WP players caused some chaos during their Currie Cup victory parade when they threw money at the crowd assembled in Khayelitsha.

Blue Bulls retain U21 title

2012-10-30 13:17

The Blue Bulls Under-21 side retained their Absa Under-21 title in Durban when they beat Western Province Under-21 in the final.

Plumtree 'devastated' at loss

2012-10-29 14:12
107 comments

Sharks coach John Plumtree has admitted that to make two finals in two major competitions and not win is devastating.

Fans unhappy at Fourie snub

2012-10-29 10:57

Sport24 readers have named WP's Deon Fourie as the unluckiest player not to receive a Springbok call-up.

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WP crowned Currie Cup Champs

2012-10-29 08:20

Wp have been crowned Currie Cup champions after defeating the Sharks in the final in Durban. See pictures.

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Ebersohn reveals relief

2012-10-27 14:06

Cheetahs captain Robert Ebersohn has admitted to his relief after his team beat EP Kings to retain their status in the Currie Cup.

Plumtree warns of WP X-factor

2012-10-26 13:01
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Sharks coach John Plumtree has warned that Western Province are loaded with "X-factor" potential throughout their team.

Sharks v WP: Kicking vital

2012-10-26 07:43

WP backline coach Robbie Fleck has emphasised the important role tactical kicking will play in their final against the Sharks.

Armand’s sharp rise to final

2012-10-25 16:52

From zero first-class experience at the start of the season to Currie Cup final berth: that’s the Don Armand fairytale for WP.

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Final match-ups

2012-10-25 15:36

All the key match-ups in the Currie Cup final between the Sharks and WP.

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Kings upbeat despite deficit

2012-10-25 10:26
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The Eastern Province Kings are hoping to prove their ability by wiping out a severe deficit when they host the Free State Cheetahs.

Sharks target fast start

2012-10-25 07:45

Sharks assistant coach Grant Bashford has stressed the importance to get off to a solid start in the Currie Cup final against WP.

Sharks won't sucker WP again

2012-10-24 19:16

WP coach Allister Coetzee says they won't allow the Sharks to again sucker them into retaliating with foul play in the Currie Cup final.

Fans back Etzebeth for award

2012-10-24 13:59

According to Sport24's online poll, Eben Etzebeth should walk away with this season's SARU Player of the Year award.

Bok midfield future on show

2012-10-24 11:21

A fascinating, quality scrap at centre is in prospect when the Sharks meet WP in Saturday’s Currie Cup final.

Taute inks Stormers deal

2012-10-24 08:16
78 comments

Lions utility back Jaco Taute has signed a loan deal with the Stormers, but he also has the option of making a permanent move.

Home advantage vital - Daniel

2012-10-23 19:02

Sharks captain Keegan Daniel believes the fact that they're playing the Currie Cup final against WP at home gives them an edge.

Spies extends Bulls stay

2012-10-23 16:29

Springbok and Bulls No 8 Pierre Spies has extended his stay at the Pretoria-based union for three more seasons.

D-Day for raw WP front row

2012-10-23 10:47
133 comments

An acid test looms in the Currie Cup final for WP’s astonishingly youthful front row against gnarlier Sharks rivals.

Lambie not the only WP worry

2012-10-23 07:29
105 comments

While admitting Sharks pivot Patrick Lambie is a threat, WP coach Allister Coetzee says they'll make a mistake to only focus on him.

 

Ex-Bok Fortuin to coach SWD

2013-04-30 07:45

Former Springbok fullback Bevin Fortuin has been appointed as the new head coach of the South Western Districts Eagles.

Mitchell quits as Lions coach

2012-11-23 12:57

John Mitchell has terminated his contract as Lions head coach, but will remain a consultant to the Union.

Lions deny Mitchell move

2012-11-17 13:18

The Golden Lions Rugby Union has released a statement refuting claims that John Mitchell is set to join Sale Sharks.

Sharks not far off - Bashford

2012-11-01 19:01

Sharks assistant coach Grant Bashford believes they're not far from winning a major final after a heartbreaking loss to WP.

WP sorry for throwing money

2012-10-31 15:33
111 comments

WP Rugby has apologised after players threw R50 notes to fans who'd assembled to congratulate the team on their victory parade.

WP worthy winners

2012-10-31 09:38

There’s no doubt WP are absolutely deserved champions, having had to win the Currie Cup the hard way, writes Alan Solomons.

Victory parade for champs WP

2012-10-29 17:59

The Currie Cup-winning Western Province squad will embark on a victory parade through the streets of Cape Town.

Video

De Jongh - Gangnam Style

2012-10-29 13:56

Check out a video of Juan de Jongh celebrating Gangnam Style after scoring a try against the Sharks in the final of the Currie Cup.

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Were WP fitter than the rest?

2012-10-29 10:20
78 comments

Several aspects of their charge through the knockout phase hint at excellent conditioning by the Currie Cup-winning WP side.

WP’s triumph of the spirit

2012-10-27 22:00
230 comments

WP's 33rd Currie Cup success and first in 11 years probably also counts among their most satisfying and courageously-earned.

Currie Cup: Final teams

2012-10-26 14:59

Dates, fixtures, venues, kick-off times and team-sheets for the final of the 2012 Absa Currie Cup.

Sharks backed for victory

2012-10-26 10:41

The Sharks will win the 2012 Currie Cup title in Durban on Saturday, if Sport24 users are to be believed...

KZN ANC has faith in Sharks

2012-10-25 17:59

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal is confident that the Sharks will once again do the province proud by winning the Currie Cup rugby trophy.

I'll never leave WP - Fourie

2012-10-25 15:53

Western Province captain Deon Fourie has indicated he will stay on at the union, after earlier considering a possible move to France.

Braced for battle royale

2012-10-25 11:18

Sharks youngster Monde Hadebe is expecting a battle royale in the Currie Cup final on Saturday... but is backing his team for victory.

Tank interviews Breyton Paulse

2012-10-25 09:57

Tank Lanning talks everything rugby with former Bok and WP legend Breyton Paulse on the Front Row Grunt show.

Sharks shake up pack for final

2012-10-24 20:41
78 comments

Sharks coach John Plumtree has rolled out the heavy artillery for their Currie Cup final against Western Province in Durban.

WP ‘raid suburbs’ for final

2012-10-24 15:32

WP have thrown a ‘mystery factor’ at the Sharks for the Currie Cup final by naming the raw Damian de Allende in midfield.

FS change three for Kings

2012-10-24 13:57

Free State Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has made three changes to his starting line-up to face the Eastern Province Kings.

Gallery

Sharks get ready for final

2012-10-24 08:35

Check out a gallery of the Sharks as they gear up for the Currie Cup final against Western Province.

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Sharks not falling for WP talk

2012-10-23 22:28
88 comments

Sharks coach John Plumtree says they won't fall into the "trap" set by WP who labelled them as favourites for the Currie Cup final.

Steyn escapes match ban

2012-10-23 17:02

Blue Bulls flyhalf Morné Steyn has been suspended for one week for foul play, which won't see him miss any matches.

Sharks defend ticket prices

2012-10-23 14:00
94 comments

Sharks CEO Brian van Zyl has defended ticket prices for the 2012 Currie Cup final after numerous complaints from fans.

Video

WP does Gangnam Style

2012-10-23 08:08

A bit of impromptu fun as Bryan Habana, Juan de Jongh, Robbie Fleck, Steven Kitshoff and Scarra Ntubeni try their hand at Gangnam Style, during the DHL WP Trophy Presentation.

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Morne Steyn cited for foul play

2012-10-22 13:40
227 comments

Blue Bulls players Morne Steyn and Morne Mellett have been cited following their Currie Cup semi-final clash against the Sharks.

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