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Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

WP say no to stadium switch

WP say no to stadium switch

The Western Province Rugby Football Union have decided against relocating from Newlands to the Cape Town Stadium.

WP dismiss Etzebeth exit rumours

WP dismiss Etzebeth exit rumours

Western Province have dismissed reports linking Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth with a move to Top 14 giants Toulon.

Bulls prop forced to retire

Bulls prop forced to retire

The Blue Bulls have announced the retirement of front row forward Frik Kirsten due to an ongoing neck injury.

Stonehouse considers Japan switch

Stonehouse considers Japan switch

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse could leave the Nespruit-based union after he received an offer to coach in Japan.

More Currie Cup News

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  • WP's Howard joins Munster
  • Saracens thump Western Province
  • Ntubeni ready for Saracens battle
  • Coetzee relishing Sarries challenge
  • Former Bok centre loses MND battle
  • Gold seeks clarity at Sharks
  • De Kock relishing WP clash
  • WP duo delighted with Bok call-ups
  • Currie Cup: Team of the tournament
  • Liebenberg hangs up his boots
  • Loose Pass
  • WP made their own luck - Coetzee
  • Currie Cup joy for Western Province ReportCurrie Cup joy for Western Province
  • This weekend's predictions!
  • Preview: Currie Cup Final PreviewPreview: Currie Cup Final
  • Gold, Venter team up at the Sharks
  • Stats give Lions the edge in final
  • WP make one change for final
  • Kriel fit as Lions keep faith
  • Gold to take over Sharks reins?
  • Whiteley pays tribute to coaches
  • Sharks coach sees silver lining
  • Lions won't change style - Ackermann
  • Sharks defend Smit, financial issues
  • Loose Pass
  • Fitness boost for WP ahead of final
  • Joubert to referee Currie Cup Final
  • Ackermann hails 22-man effort
  • Final spot for Western Province ReportFinal spot for Western Province
  • Irresistible Lions crush Sharks ReportIrresistible Lions crush Sharks
  • Griquas hooker in the clear
  • Preview: Golden Lions v Sharks PreviewPreview: Golden Lions v Sharks
  • Preview: WP v Blue Bulls PreviewPreview: WP v Blue Bulls
  • Pollard at 12 for Blue Bulls
  • Big guns return for Province
  • Sharks change one for Lions
  • Lions unchanged for Currie Cup semi
  • Barnes to face disciplinary committee
  • Potgieter backing Bulls backs to fire
  • Whiteley aware of Sharks dangers
  • Sithole: Lions aren't unstoppable
  • Taute unlikely to feature in semi-final
  • Bulls' Odendaal out for two months
  • Coetzee pleased with squad depth
  • Blue Bulls sweat on Odendaal
  • Spencer hails Kings players
  • Basson hat-trick condemns Griquas ReportBasson hat-trick condemns Griquas
  • Sharks win at Newlands ReportSharks win at Newlands
  • Lions crush limp Cheetahs ReportLions crush limp Cheetahs
  • Kings win at last in PE
  • Ludeke: We have to play clever rugby
  • Sharks hitting their straps - Mtembu
  • This weekend's predictions!
  • Preview: Blue Bulls v Griquas PreviewPreview: Blue Bulls v Griquas
  • Preview: Western Province v Sharks PreviewPreview: Western Province v Sharks
  • Preview: Golden Lions v Cheetahs PreviewPreview: Golden Lions v Cheetahs
  • Bench role for Pollard
  • Weakened side for Province
  • Preview: EP Kings v Pumas PreviewPreview: EP Kings v Pumas
  • Lions to don blue again
  • Whiteley leads Lions on return
  • Reinach starts for Sharks
  • Carr craves Springbok chance
  • Cheetahs welcome back SA trio
  • Injury-hit Griquas changes things up
  • Injuries force Pumas changes
  • Mindset change was key - Mvovo
  • Several changes from Kings
  • Taute sidelined with rib injury
  • Six months out for Jordaan
  • Blue Bulls welcome back Pollard
  • Rampant Griquas crush Kings ReportRampant Griquas crush Kings
  • Van Wyk wins it for Western Province ReportVan Wyk wins it for Western Province
  • Zeilinga kicks Sharks past Lions ReportZeilinga kicks Sharks past Lions
  • Bulls keep semi-final hopes alive ReportBulls keep semi-final hopes alive
  • Preview: Griquas v EP Kings PreviewPreview: Griquas v EP Kings
  • Preview: Free State Cheetahs v WP PreviewPreview: Free State Cheetahs v WP
  • Lions extend Ackermann contract
  • Preview: Sharks v Golden Lions PreviewPreview: Sharks v Golden Lions
  • Preview: Pumas v Blue Bulls PreviewPreview: Pumas v Blue Bulls
  • Leyds at 15 for Western Province
  • Griquas lose Lobberts
  • Botes in as Sharks change three
  • Cheetahs change three for WP
  • Two changes for EP Kings
  • Blue Bulls change two for Pumas
  • Boshoff back at 10 for Golden Lions
  • Duo return for Blue Bulls
  • Lock injuries floor Western Province
  • Lions hammer Griquas ReportLions hammer Griquas
  • Sharks dominate EP Kings ReportSharks dominate EP Kings
  • Coetzee hails 'workmanlike' WP
  • Blue Bulls win to stay alive ReportBlue Bulls win to stay alive
  • Western Province win in Nelspruit ReportWestern Province win in Nelspruit
  • Currie Cup Fixtures
  • Currie Cup Table
Overall 2014
Currie Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Western Province 10 39
2 Golden Lions 10 36
3 Sharks 10 33
4 Blue Bulls 10 28
5 Cheetahs 10 21

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Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

Planet Rugby Union Photos

Picture tribute: Bakkies Botha

After announcing his retirement from international rugby, we look back at the successful - if at times colourful - career of Bakkies Botha. Maybe there's more trophies to come with Toulon in the future?

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Planet Rugby Features

Far Side Preview: North v South

Far Side Preview: North v South

It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.

Planet Rugby

Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.