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Proteas rescue SA sporting pride with India series thrashing

The Proteas saved SA from a weekend of total sporting humiliation when they decimated India by 214 runs to wrap up a historic ODI series win.

The scrutiny of Zuma is only set to further increase as his court date draws closer. Outwardly, he appears unruffled. (Getty Images)

Springboks reach World Cup semis with 23-19 win over Wales

One moment of brilliance in the dying minutes saw the Springboks triumph on the back of a match-winning try by skipper Fourie du Preez against Wales.

Burger returns to head Shark hunt

After a month on the sidelines, Schalk Burger has returned to lead the Stormers in their Super Rugby clash against the Sharks in Durban.

Province name unchanged side for Currie Cup final

Western Province opted for the tried and tested when they named their side to play against the Sharks in Saturday’s Currie Cup final in Durban.

There’s something special in this side, says WP coach

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has banished his squad from its training base for a few days in an effort to combat player fatigue.

Province feast on Sharks at Newlands

Western Province were far more impressive than their match-winning 33-21 scoreline against the Sharks suggested.

Coach wants composure from Stormers

just show some crunch time bottle. That is the wish of Stormers coach Allister Coetzee ahead of his side’s Super 14 semifinal against the Waratahs.

Warriors tame Cobras to reach Pro20 final

Warriors tame Cobras to reach Pro20 final

The Warriors have bookeed their spot in the Standard Bank Pro20 final afte beating the Cape Cobras by 10 runs at Newlands on Wednesday.

Stormers sweat on Burger’s fitness

Stormers sweat on Burger’s fitness

Schalk Burger, the Stormers’ lone injury casualty from the weekend’s win over the Waratahs, is a doubtful starter for Friday’s clash with the Brumbies

Paarl braces for MTN40 showdown

The scenic town of Paarl is braced for a night to remember when the MTN40 semifinal between the Cape Cobras and the Warriors takes place on Friday.

Bulls book place in the final

Blue Bulls coach Frans Ludeke said his team attained their goal by reaching the Currie Cup final after flyhalf Morne Steyn steered them to victory.

Strong Oceania presence for Province

There will be a decided Oceania presence in the Western Province backline when Matt Toomua and Sireli Naqelevuki run out at Newlands on Saturday.

Griquas finally suffer defeat

Griquas’ rank poor discipline put paid to their unbeaten run in this season’s Currie Cup when they were beaten 25-24 by the Blue Bulls on Saturday.

Free State old boy nails the Cheetahs

Former Free State Cheetahs kingpin Willem de Waal emerged as Western Province’s hero after he struck four penalties in his side’s 19-13 victory.

De Villiers set for Munster move

Irish rugby side Munster announced on Monday that Springbok centre Jean de Villiers has accepted their terms and is likely to join them in September.

Plumtree optimistic about signing Hernandez

After the Sharks Currie Cup loss to Western Province at the weekend coach John Plumtree has made the signing of Juan Martin Hernandez a priority

Strong field for SA Open

The 2008 South African Open, which gets under way at Pearl Valley, near Franschhoek, on Thursday, will boast its strongest field to date.

Smit: Europe tour can set tone for Lions series

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers is leaving no stone unturned to ensure his team is literally fighting fit ahead of their European tour.

Pick Bok players on form, says Lions coach

Pick the players who have shown good Currie Cup form. That’s Eugene Eloff’s message to the national rugby selectors.

Western Province ‘fired up’ to reach semifinals

Unlike the Stormers’ failed Super 14 venture, Western Province’s Currie Cup play-off fate will not rest on the outcome of other games.