Rugbyweek.com's Currie Cup Headlines http://www.rugbyweek.com http://www.rugbyweek.com/siteimages/Rugbyweeklgo2.jpghttp://www.rugbyweek.com en-gb Copyright 2009 rugbyweek.com Tuesday 16 February 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=24397 24397 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=24397 The South Western District Eagles rugby side has lost two of their stars of last season because of an ongoing salary dispute. Flyhalf Ricardo Croy and strong running winger Norman Nelson have decided to leave for greener pastures. Thursday 4 February 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=24160 24160 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=24160 Springbok fullback Bevin Fortuin has retained the captaincy of the South Western District Eagles for the upcoming rugby season and his captaincy has been confirmed by coach Johann Lerm. Monday 1 February 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=24096 24096 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=24096 Kruger, who is currently playing in the English Premiership for the Northampton Saints, has signed with the Blue Bulls. Kruger will join the Bulls in the beginning of June 2010 on a contract until May 2013. Monday 18 January 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=23879 23879 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=23879 Springbok flanker and former Golden Lions captain, Wikus van Heerden, has signed with the Lions and will be available from July 1 to October 31, 2012. Wednesday 13 January 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=23809 23809 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=23809 If the Tshwane Sports Council has its way, the Blue Bulls may soon be the white-black-yellow-and-green bulls - and without the traditional Barberton daisy as their sporting symbol. Saturday 9 January 2010 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=23762 23762 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=23762 Former Springbok scrumhalf Bolla Conradie is the Boland Kavaliers' new rugby captain. Coach Loffie Eloff believes Conradie, Tuesday 15 December 2009 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=23533 23533 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=23533 Former Western Province Springbok scrumhalf Bolla Conradie, will turn out for the Boland Kavaliers in the Currie Cup's First Division next season. Wednesday 11 November 2009 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=23054 23054 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=23054 Newly appointed director of rugby Eugene 'Loffie' Eloff said it will be a huge challange to get the Boland Cavaliers back into the Currie Cup competition. Sunday 1 November 2009 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22887 22887 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22887 Before an important match, coaches and captains will deny any reference to "revenge" sought for a previous defeat, but Blue Bulls lock Bakkies Botha, has made rubbish of this after the Currie Cup Sunday 1 November 2009 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22886 22886 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22886 Free State Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske believes the 2009 Currie Cup Champions, the Blue Bulls, are the best provincial rugby team on the planet. Sunday 1 November 2009 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22884 22884 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22884 The Blue Bulls will go on a victory parade through the streets of Pretoria on Monday morning to show their ardent supporters the Currie Cup following their victory over the Free State Cheetahs at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Saturday 31 October 2009 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22874 22874 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22874 The Blue Bulls capped an extraordinary year winning the Currie Cup and the Super 14 after they beat the Free State Cheetahs by 36 points to 24 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. Friday 30 October 2009 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22869 22869 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22869 The Northern Unions flexed their muscles in Witbank on Friday next when they gained promotion to the Top 8 of the Currie Cup in trouncing the Boland Cavaliers 40-3. Friday 30 October 2009 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22870 22870 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22870 The Leopards lost their second promotion-relegation match against the SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park in George 18-17 on Friday night, but retained their Premier Division status in the Currie Cup by Friday 30 October 2009 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22854 22854 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22854 Forget the fancy stuff. That will be an unexpected bonus when the Blue Bulls and the Free State Cheetahs meet in the Currie Cup final at Loftus that promises a tight-five battle of rare quality on Saturday. Friday 30 October 2009 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22843 22843 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22843 Springbok star Morne Steyn looms large over the Currie Cup final between Blue Bulls and Free State Cheetahs at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. Thursday 29 October 2009 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22842 22842 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22842 Rugby fans should brace themselves for one of the forward battles of the season when the Blue Bulls and the Free State Cheetahs face each other in Saturday's Currie Cup final (17h30). Thursday 29 October 2009 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22833 22833 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22833 Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse says his team intend to defend their undefeated record at the Puma Stadium in Witbank on Friday night and qualify for promotion to next season's Absa Currie Cup Premier Division. Thursday 29 October 2009 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22825 22825 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22825 The experience of the Blue Bulls will be a major factor in the Currie Cup final against the Free State Cheetahs at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. And their backline is a much underrated one. Wednesday 28 October 2009 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22819 22819 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=22819 With a rumoured sponsorship of R12-million should the Boland Cavaliers stay in the Currie Cup Premier Division, the director of rugby, Chester Williams, is already on a spending spree.