It’s derby time in South Africa and on Friday all Guinness PRO14 roads will lead to Port Elizabeth where the Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will take centre stage in their first encounter of the season, which is also the only match of the weekend.
Women's Premier Division
All eyes on Mdantsane in round fiveA repeat of the 2022 final, the return of a couple of Springbok Women’s players and must-win matches for some teams highlight the fifth round of the Women’s Premier Division, with three big encounters scheduled for Saturday.
Currie Cup
The 2023 Currie Cup Bulletin #25Seven teams remain in playoff contention as the Currie Cup Premier Division reaches the penultimate round, while the league phase of the First Division and Mzansi Challenge culminates with three matches, in Potchefstroom, Mdantsane, and Windhoek as a handful of teams are still in the hunt for reaching the playoffs.
Women's Premier Division
Top teams surge ahead in Premier Division raceDHL Western Province won big to maintain their lead at the top of the standings while the Bulls Daisies and Border Ladies claimed bonus-point victories in the fourth round of the Women’s Premier Division staged over the weekend.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
Munster victory could prove major boostThe Vodacom United Rugby Championship final was played at the right venue as the competition continues its outreach into Africa, but Munster taking the trophy home to Ireland might be good for the tournament going forward.
Currie Cup
The 2023 Currie Cup Bulletin #24The Cell C Sharks claimed a big victory in Welkom to move to the top of the Currie Cup Premier Division standings, while the Fidelity ADT Lions and Vodacom Bulls secured important wins to keep their playoff hopes alive.