Sharks crush Lions to cruise into semi-finals
The Cell C Sharks guaranteed themselves what had always looked likely to be a home Carling Currie Cup semi-final with a smooth, try-studded 56-14 victory over a hard-working but out-gunned Sigma Lions at Emirates Airline Park.
Highlights: Second Test - Springboks v Argentina
Relive the action from the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday night, when the Springboks beat Argentina by 29-10 in their second round Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter.
Second Test Programme - Springboks v Argentina
Download the match programme for the second Test in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship between the Springboks and Argentina on Saturday, 21 August in Nelson Mandela Bay - click on the cover below (10Mb).
Castle Lager Rugby Championship update
SA Rugby confirmed on Friday that it was prepared to host the remainder of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches in South Africa, following the cancellation of the Springboks’ scheduled fixtures in New Zealand.
Physicality and discipline key for Boks
Physical dominance and good discipline will be two of the key factors for the Springboks when they line up against Argentina in their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test in Nelson Mandela Bay on Saturday.
The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #19
DHL Western Province shot up the Carling Currie Cup standings and are now firmly back in semi-final territory after a solid midweek win, but they can also thank the Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs for making their route to the top four a bit easier.
Pollard: Boks have high standards to maintain
Handré Pollard says the Springboks are determined to build on the standard set against Argentina in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener last weekend, as they finetune their preparations for the follow-up match on Saturday.
Ledesma mixes up Pumas team for second Test
Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma has made a bunch of changes for Saturday’s second Test against the Springboks in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, where kick off is scheduled for 17h05.
Lood De Jager ecstatic to strike 50 Test caps
Springbok lock Lood de Jager is thrilled to take the field in the green and gold jersey for the 50th time on Saturday when they line up against Argentina in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship and said achieving this with feat with players he had come a long way with during his career made the occasion even more special.
WP knock Lions out of Carling Currie Cup race
DHL Western Province dashed the Sigma Lions’ Carling Currie Cup playoff hopes when they claimed a comfortable 35-13 bonus-point win at a cold and wet Newlands on Wednesday evening.