A major shift is underway in Western Cape rugby as Western Province will no longer compete in the Currie Cup.
SA Rugby has confirmed a comprehensive 2026 domestic schedule for senior and junior teams, beginning with the rebranded Women's Super League 1 in February and featuring confirmed dates for the Currie Cup, SA Cup and Youth Weeks.
The Lions were left to rue ill-discipline and missed tackles in their narrow 25-27 loss to Griquas in the Currie Cup Final at Ellis Park on Saturday, says coach Mzwakhe Nkosi.
Suzuki Griquas coach Pieter Bergh says his side’s Currie Cup title proves there’s still space for smaller unions to thrive in South African rugby.
George Whitehead slotted a last-minute penalty to give Griquas a dramatic 27-25 victory against the Lions at Ellis Park and a first Currie Cup trophy in 55 years.
Springbok Quan Horn will captain the Lions alongside Bok behemoth Asenathi Ntlabakanye in their Currie Cup final against the Griquas at Ellis Park on Saturday.