Western Province address Villagers issue

Western Province Rugby has moved to reassure Villagers Rugby Club that their tenancy of Brookside is secure amid concerns of a lack of communication between the two parties. DYLAN JACK reports.

WP agree on Newlands development deal

Western Province Rugby have accelerated plans to move to Cape Town Stadium after agreeing to a new development deal for Newlands.

Catrakilis: I wanted a new challenge

Demetri Catrakilis needed a mental and emotional change when he decided to announce his retirement from rugby.

Rewind: Crazy crowd reaction (1986 Currie Cup final)

Scores of fans streamed on to the field after Western Province centre Goggie van Heerden finished off a great team try during the 1986 Currie Cup final at Newlands.

Watch: Catrakilis – career highlights

Following the announcement of his retirement, look back at highlights from the career of Demetri Catrakilis – one of the most talented flyhalves who never represented the Springboks at Test level.

Wolhuter on his return to WP

Flyhalf Kade Wolhuter has opened up about his premature move to Montpellier and his subsequent return to Western Province.

Watch: B&I Lions targeted Small (1997)

With the British & Irish Lions set to face the Stormers in their first tour match next year, look back at how the tourists prepared for their 1997 clash with Western Province. The late Springbok wing James Small was the focus of much of the pre-game analysis ahead of the match at Newlands.

Rewind: Burger smashes Du Preez (2009)

Look back at Schalk Burger’s thumping tackle on former Springbok teammate Fourie du Preez during the 2009 Currie Cup semi-final between Western Province and the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Newlands.

Bulls sign promising Province hooker

The Vodacom Bulls have continued their transfer spree after announcing the signing of Western Province hooker Schalk Erasmus on a three-year contract.

Dobson credits WP board for PSDT coup

Stormers coach John Dobson says the fact that Du Toit agreed to commit his future to Western Province Rugby is largely thanks to the behind-the-scenes work of the union’s board and shareholders.