The Currie Cup belongs in a Museum - A 'Smal' opinion.
This weekend, South Africa's longest running competition, the Currie Cup will reach its conclusion with a final being played on Saturday...
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Jun 18, 20222 min read
Underdogs bite back
It feels a bit like the Currie Cup has been overshadowed of late, as it’s been played concurrently with the arguably higher profile URC....
Apr 26, 20222 min read
A tale of two tournaments
Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix When Leinster announced their 31-man squad ahead of their two-match tour to South Africa, much was...
Apr 6, 20223 min read
Cheaper tickets should be the norm
This week the Blue Bulls, in an attempt to fill the stands for their big clash against Irish side Ulster, reduced the price of some...
Mar 31, 20223 min read
No room for the weak, SARU's self created problem
Speaking to the Daily Mail again, South African Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus discussed an issue he believes the South African...
Mar 30, 20223 min read
Elrigh Louw
There is no doubt that the one position the Springboks never seem to be short of personnel in is the loose trio. South Africa seems to...
Mar 16, 20222 min read
"I want to come home"
In an interview with Sport24, Tendai Mtawarira, also known as The Beast, who is a crucial member on the Sharks Board, explained how he...
Feb 2, 20222 min read
Currie Cup Round 3 set to kick it up a notch.
Round 3 of the Currie Cup kicks off today with the Griquas hosting the Pumas at 15:30, before heading over to Pretoria where the Blue...
Jan 24, 20223 min read
Lines of battle drawn in Currie Cup v URC
The Currie Cup got two rounds inside a week done ahead of the return of the URC this past weekend. With the competitions running at the...
Jan 14, 20223 min read
RWC Around the Corner
The year has kicked off on a positive note already! I am late to the party as always, but happy new year to my readers! I hope that this...
Jan 7, 20223 min read
2022 is here, what do we want from the Boks this year?
The last full year cycle before the Springboks mount their World Cup title defense has arrived and there is a lot of rugby to be played....
Jan 3, 20222 min read
The 2022 Currie Cup is here
In just under two weeks, South Africa will see the Currie Cup kick off. The countries oldest tournament, having started all the way back...
Dec 8, 20213 min read
The Rand is not SA's biggest stumbling block to player retention.
Traditionally the weak rand when compared to the lucrative Pound and Euro contracts offered abroad has posed a massive struggle to our...
Dec 6, 20212 min read
WP Rugby should be the Real Madrid of World Rugby
A bit of WP Rugby philosophy. After yesterday's woeful display against a spirited, and dare I say it, better coached Lions team, most...
Nov 9, 20213 min read
Frans Steyn, sets yet another record.
On Saturday when Francois Phillippus Lodewyk Steyn takes to the field against Scotland at Murrayfield, he will set yet another record in...
Oct 14, 202111 min read
Why am I still worried?
The recent victory against the All Blacks was a great way to end the Rugby Championship, but with the euphoria still permeating the air,...
Aug 31, 20215 min read
The Cup from 1892, has it lost its shine?
There is a rugby Cup that has been contested since 1892 in South Africa - simply put - the Currie Cup as all local and many overseas fans...
Jun 7, 20215 min read
LIONS QUO VADIS?
In Lions Country it is no longer fun to attend a braai with friends. A beer at the local is painful and it is easier to exit fan sites...
Apr 22, 20212 min read
NOT ALL DOOM AND GLOOM
Whilst the Rainbow Nations Cup was to bring new light into the South African rugby landscape, the pot of gold SARU was after remains...
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