Currie Cup
- Segment
- Provincial
- Window
- Jul – Sep
- Status
- Active
Springbok Supporter focuses on the Springboks specifically. Currie Cup appears here as a supplementary entity — useful for selection context and head-to-head threads — but this site isn’t the place for full fixtures, standings or match-by-match coverage of it.
For that, head to SA Rugby Mag — Currie Cup coverage ↗.
Serfontein calls time on 15-year career after injury-hit Bulls return
Jan Serfontein has retired at 33 after 15 years in professional rugby, his return to the Bulls in 2025 cut short by an MCL injury. The former World Junior Player of the Year earned 35 Springbok caps and won the Top 14 with Montpellier in 2022.
Stormers set to hand record-breaking debut to 18-year-old Markus Muller against Glasgow
Markus Muller will become the youngest Stormers debutant in history against Glasgow Warriors, breaking Damian Willemse's record at 18 years, 9 months and 19 days. John Dobson has structured a 5-3 bench split to limit the teenager's exposure, with the plan to give him 10 to 15 minutes late in the match. Muller will then join the Junior Springboks for the U20 Rugby Championship.
SARU warns players: MRL trial participation means immediate expulsion from all competitions
SARU has warned players that taking part in Mzansi Rugby League trials will result in immediate expulsion from all its leagues and competitions. The governing body's position leaves no room for dual participation, placing players on notice ahead of any MRL trial activity.
Toyota Challenge expands to include Griquas and Pumas as Georgia, Portugal and Romania head to Bloemfontein
The 2026 Toyota Challenge expands to include Griquas and the Pumas alongside the Cheetahs, with Georgia's Black Lion, Portugal and Romania 'A' travelling to Bloemfontein for three match days on June 5, 10 and 14. A return leg follows in Tbilisi in October. All three visiting nations are 2027 Rugby World Cup-bound, with Georgia and Romania in South Africa's pool.
Lions' pathway-first model is paying off — but holding onto homegrown talent is the next test
The Lions are fielding a URC squad built almost entirely from their own pipeline — Mzwakhe Nkosi explains how their pathway system works, why Varsity rugby is central to it, and what comes next.
Lions' pathway-first model is paying off — but can they hold onto what they build?
Mzwakhe Nkosi lays out how the Lions have built roughly 17 of their 23 URC matchday squad from within — and why holding onto that homegrown talent is now the franchise's defining challenge.
Sharks cite Ospreys wing Morgan after Hooker shoulder injury in Bridgend
The Sharks have cited Ospreys wing Luke Morgan after he dived onto Ethan Hooker as the Sharks wing was scoring a try just before halftime in Bridgend, leaving Hooker with a dislocated shoulder. The injury is expected to sideline Hooker for two to three months, ending his URC season and potentially threatening his availability for the Springbok international season. Referee Mike Adamson took no action during the match, prompting the Sharks' tour management to approach the URC citing commissioner.
Scarra Ntubeni to bow out with final home appearance for Stormers
Siyabonga 'Scarra' Ntubeni will play his final game for the Stormers against Connacht at Cape Town Stadium in URC Round 15. The 35-year-old hooker, who reached 100 Stormers caps in December 2023, says he will remain available as cover should the squad need him. His solitary Test cap came against Argentina in 2019.