Latest Currie Cup News
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Sharks sharpen teeth
1 Jun 2006
The Sharks will prepare for the Currie Cup with a friendly against the Western Force at Pietermaritzburg’s Woodburn Stadium on 7 June. Read more
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Eloff the exorcist
1 Jun 2006
Australasian nightmares a thing of the past, the Cats now revert to their Currie Cup alter-egos, the Lions, who will be coached by the hugely-experienced Eugene Eloff. Read more
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Province pack under pressure
1 Jun 2006
With the loss of Eddie Andrews to national duty and Neil Fullard to injury, the Western Province scrum looks set to take a few more knocks this year. Read more
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No stopping Watson
31 May 2006
Despite yet another snub from Jake White, Luke Watson soldiers on, this time under the blue and white banner of Western Province. Read more
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Sharks want try feast
30 May 2006
Everybody lauded the Sharks for their attacking efforts in the Super 14, but scrumhalf Craig Davidson expects even more five-pointers in the Currie Cup. Read more
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No more excuses for Kobus
30 May 2006
Having complained about interference from director of rugby Nick Mallett, WP coach Kobus van der Merwe is set to be given free rein with the team and will have the power to contract players. Read more
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Sharks search for next JP
29 May 2006
Despite a resurgent performance in the Vodacom Super 14, the Sharks are not resting on their laurels ahead of the Absa Currie Cup. Read more
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Naas: Falcons will soar
29 May 2006
The Falcons have started the season in the best possible way by winning the Vodacom Cup, but director of coaching Naas Botha remains grounded when considering their chances in the Currie Cup. Read more
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Spears dumped out of Currie Cup
27 May 2006
The Southern Spears will not play in the Currie Cup this year, with Griquas earning ‘promotion’ to the Premier Division. Read more
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Fester, Gold dodge bullet
25 May 2006
Kobus van der Merwe and Gary Gold will coach Western Province in the Currie Cup, but will almost certainly be axed at the end of the season if the team fails to fire. Read more
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Loffie’s new Lions
24 May 2006
New Lions coach Eugene Eloff has selected a 37-man pre-Currie Cup training squad. Read more
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Jantjes out for 3 months
22 May 2006
Conrad Jantjes will undergo an operation on his Achilles tendon on Tuesday afternoon and will be out for approximately three months. Read more
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WP deny axing rumours
18 May 2006
Western Province have denied reports that director of rugby Nick Mallett, coach Kobus van der Merwe and technical director Gary Gold will be fired this week. Read more
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Barritt will not replace Joubert
16 May 2006
Western Province have failed to lure exciting young Sharks centre Bradley Barritt to Cape Town, despite a concerted effort. Read more
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Eloff to decide on Lions job
16 May 2006
South African U19 coach Eugene Eloff has been offered the Lions coaching job in place of Frans Ludeke. Read more
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Another Spears twist
16 May 2006
Southern Spears CEO, Tony McKeever, has been temporarily suspended by his own board of directors. Read more
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It’s up to the players
12 May 2006
The decision to rest the Springboks from the Currie Cup was rubber-stamped by the players themselves months ago. Read more
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Ludeke to direct Lions
9 May 2006
Frans Ludeke will be the Lions Director of Rugby in the Currie Cup and will stay on as head coach in the 2007 Super 14. Read more
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Sharks: Lensing is ours
4 May 2006
After much behind the scenes action during the day, the Sharks have finally officially confirmed that Kees Lensing will play for them in this years’ Currie Cup. Read more
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Watson’s on the whistle
4 May 2006
Andre Watson has vowed to make his South African referees more accountable by formalising post-match referee press conferences. Read more
