South African Rugby

Bulls Team Announced: Three Debutants Named for Loftus Currie Cup Clash

The Bulls team announced for Friday's Currie Cup clash features three uncapped players. Renaldo Bothma breaks down what will decide it at Loftus Versfeld.

Jurick Lewis Set to Earn 50th Cap for Boland Kavaliers

Jurick Lewis is set to earn his 50th cap for the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers when they face the Lions at Wits Rugby Stadium on Friday, 14 August 2026.

Sharks Secure Win Against Boland in Currie Cup Thriller

The Sharks secured a hard-fought 19-12 Currie Cup win over Boland in KwaMashu. Renaldo Bothma breaks down the tactics and what it means for Mike Vowles's squad.

Boland vs Sharks XV: Currie Cup Preview & Key Battles

Boland vs Sharks XV at Princess Magogo Stadium on Saturday. Renaldo Bothma previews the Currie Cup clash, from Schreuder's return to the revenge factor.

Lions vs Bulls Currie Cup Result: Lions 42-19 Bulls

The Lions crushed the Bulls 42-19 at UJ Stadium in the Currie Cup. Renaldo Bothma's verdict on a Bulls side that has lost all three matches this season.

Griquas Top Cheetahs Again in Tense Kimberley Currie Cup Clash

Griquas top Cheetahs again 24-21 at Suzuki Stadium. Renaldo Bothma's verdict on Tiaan Lange's standout display and what cost the Cheetahs in Kimberley.

Bulls XV Name Six Junior Springboks for Lions Currie Cup Derby

The Bulls XV have named six World Rugby U20 champions for Saturday's Jukskei derby against the Lions. Renaldo Bothma breaks down what will decide it.

Griquas Face Nine Absentees Before Cheetahs Derby

Griquas host the Cheetahs in Kimberley with nine players ruled out. Renaldo Bothma breaks down the injury crisis and what will decide the Currie Cup derby.

Faf De Klerk Rested as Cheetahs Rotate for Griquas Derby

Faf de Klerk rested and named on the bench as the Cheetahs make wholesale changes for Friday night's Currie Cup derby against champions Griquas in Kimberley.

Currie Cup Round 2 Review: Boland Stun, Griquas Demolish Bulls

Renaldo Bothma's Currie Cup Round 2 Review: Boland's 41-3 demolition, Griquas' hat-trick heroes and the Pumas' deepening crisis dissected.

Boland Currie Cup Win: Cavaliers Crush Stormers XXIII 41-3

Boland Cavaliers crushed Stormers XXIII 41-3 in a dominant Currie Cup display. Jayden Bantom's hat-trick lit up a packed Sanlam Boland Stadium.

Griquas vs Bulls Currie Cup Result: 56-26 Thrashing Leaves Bulls 0-2

Griquas demolished the Bulls 56-26 in a stunning Currie Cup result. Bobby Alexander and Gurswin Wehr both bagged hat-tricks in a statement Suzuki Stadium win.

Lions Win Over Pumas at Ellis Park: 52-29 Currie Cup Report

The Lions win over Pumas at Ellis Park ended 52-29, but captain Willie wasn't satisfied. Renaldo Bothma breaks down what the scoreline didn't show.

Heyneke's Eagles Win First Division in George Thriller

Renaldo Bothma on how Heyneke Meyer's SWD Eagles won the Currie Cup First Division title with a commanding 41-21 final victory over the Valke in George.

Boland vs Stormers XXII Currie Cup Round 2 Preview

Renaldo Bothma previews Boland vs Stormers XXII Currie Cup Round 2: debutants Vermaak and Pohlmann, Dlamini's first start, and what decides it in Wellington.

Currie Cup Weekend Fixtures & Preview | July 2026

Four Currie Cup fixtures across the weekend — Renaldo Bothma breaks down every game, kickoff times, how to watch, and what to look for.

Currie Cup Standout Performers: Octafield Index Rankings

Renaldo Bothma ranks the Currie Cup's standout performers using our Performance Index — from Tiaan Lange's remarkable attack numbers to the forwards reshaping the competition.

Currie Cup Results Round 1: Every Match Reviewed

Renaldo Bothma breaks down the Currie Cup Results Round 1 — five Premier Division thrillers, two First Division semis and what it all means for 2026.

SWD Rugby Into Finals After 59-10 Currie Cup Demolition

SWD Rugby storms into the Currie Cup First Division final with a ruthless 59-10 win over the Leopards. Renaldo Bothma on Meyer's brilliant Eagles.

Boland Cavaliers Beat Bulls - Currie Cup Round 1

Boland Cavaliers defeated the Bulls 24-10 in Currie Cup Round 1 on 19 July 2026, securing a comfortable 14-point home victory.

Cheetahs Beat Lions 29-27 in Currie Cup Round 1

The Cheetahs edged out the Lions 29-27 in a thrilling Currie Cup Round 1 clash at Toyota Stadium on 19 July 2026.

Sharks XV vs Pumas Currie Cup 2026: 26-24 Thriller

The Sharks edged a gutsy Pumas side 26-24 in Nelspruit. Renaldo Bothma breaks down a Currie Cup thriller that went right to the wire.

Pumas vs Sharks XV Currie Cup 2026: Tim Swiel Returns

Tim Swiel is back at the Sharks XV for the Currie Cup 2026 opener against the Pumas. Here's why his return could be the difference at Mbombela.

Boland Cavaliers Currie Cup Squad 2026: Full 45-Man List

The full Sanlam Boland Cavaliers squad for the 2026 Currie Cup Premier Division: all 45 players by position, key signings, captain and coach — plus their opening fixtures in Wellington.

Currie Cup First Division Round Up: SWD Dominate, EP Rise

SWD crushed Border 87-17 while EP climbed to second. Renaldo Bothma breaks down all three matches in this Currie Cup First Division round up.

Bulls Currie Cup Squad 2026: Embracing the Chaos

Phiwe Nomlomo's Bulls Currie Cup squad 2026 is built for chaos — three away openers, Bok call-ups and unknown faces. Here's why that might just work.