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Dec 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on Backline shuffle for DHL WP
The DHL Western Province backline has been shuffled for the Carling Currie Cup encounter with the Xerox Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. The starting forward pack remains unchanged, while there are three changes and two positional switches in the backline...
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Dec 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on Van Rooyen cops one match suspension
Vodacom Bulls prop Jacques van Rooyen has been handed a one match suspension after attending a SA Rugby disciplinary hearing on Tuesday. Van Rooyen was red carded for a dangerous tackle on DHL Western Province fullback Warrick Gelant in the second half of...
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Nov 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup Review
• Vodacom Bulls snatch thrilling win over DHL Western Province • Xerox Lions get past Tafel Lager Griquas in weather-affected clash • Free-scoring Cell C Sharks ease past Phakisa Pumas in Durban Despite playing with only fourteen men in the second half,...
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Nov 27, 20 •
1054 Views •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup teams back GBV #NOEXCUSE RenewALL campaign
South Africa’s seven Carling Currie Cup teams are supporting the #NOEXCUSE campaign by competition sponsor Carling Black Label as the world marks 16 days of activism for no violence against women and children from 25 November to 10 December. In line with...
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Nov 27, 20 •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup – Round 1
• Cell C Sharks hunt fourth victory in a row• Xerox Lions target win to claw their way up the standings • Vodacom Bulls look to change fortunes against arch-rivals There will be a rejuvenated sense of energy this weekend as the local rugby season...
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Nov 26, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SHARKS REUNITING SPONSORSHIP
The Cell C Sharks are delighted to announce our latest sponsorship, reconnecting with Mr Price Sport after the two iconic sporting brands enjoyed a close relationship between 2001 and 2013. The two teams, Mr Price Sport and The Sharks, have once again been...
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Nov 26, 20 •
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Comments Off on Lions welcome back Jaco Kriel
The Xerox Lions travel to Kimberley, the scene where the Currie Cup originated 128 years ago, to do battle with the Tafel Lager Griquas for the kick-off of the 2020 #CarlingCurrieCup on Saturday 28 November. In a team that is marked by consistency this season...
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Nov 26, 20 •
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Comments Off on Kolisi leads DHL WP at DHL Newlands
Siya Kolisi will captain DHL Western Province in their opening Carling Currie Cup encounter against the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The Springbok captain returns to action from injury, along with wing Seabelo Senatla for the North-South clash,...
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Nov 26, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Grobbelaar returns for DHL Newlands excursion
Johan Grobbelaar makes a return to the Vodacom Bulls pack and will start at hooker for their opening Carling Currie Cup clash against DHL Western Province at DHL Newlands on Saturday, 28 November 2020. The recently crowned Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked...
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Nov 25, 20 •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup Match Cell C Sharks vs Phakisa Pumas
Date: Friday, 27th November 2020 Time: 19h00 Venue: Jonsson Kings Park, Durban Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge Assistant Referees: Cwengile Jadezweni, Paul Mente Television Match Official: Marius Jonker Jeremy Ward will lead the Cell C Sharks in their Carling...
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Nov 3, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Champion beer on board as Carling Currie Cup is announced
The Cup of Champions has partnered with South Africa’s champion beer in a bold, new agreement that will see the world’s oldest provincial rugby competition officially become the Carling Currie Cup for the next three seasons. The Carling Currie Cup will...
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Oct 19, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Who says watching the Lions from home can’t still be fun?
The Lions and our sponsors, Vodacom and Carling Black Label have created an amazing ‘in-home’ spectator experience for 10 lucky Lions SUPERFANS! We are all missing the excitement and emotion of being at Emirates Airline Park watching the Lions in...
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Sep 18, 20 •
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Comments Off on Two trophies up for grabs when local rugby season resumes
South Africa’s seven franchises will battle it out for Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked and Currie Cup honours when the domestic season resumes next month, after a complete re-working of fixtures and competition structures has been forced by the six-month...
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Jan 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on WP Rugby CEO announcement
It is with regret that WP Rugby announces that Paul Zacks will be stepping down as Western Province Rugby Group CEO, effective 31 January 2020.“The last four years have been an extremely challenging period for WP Rugby, both off and on the field, and having...
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Dec 18, 19 •
3064 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, Guinness Pro14, National, South Africa, Springboks, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Springboks dominate nominations for SA Rugby Awards 2019
The Springboks’ successful 2019 season is reflected by the nominations in a number of the main categories in the annual SA Rugby Awards, with World Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit and fellow global nominee, Cheslin Kolbe, both ranked in the top five...
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Nov 27, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Crown National spicy new sponsor of WP Rugby
Crown National has joined the Western Province Rugby sponsorship family as associate sponsors of the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province on a two-year deal. Crown National is one of the leading food ingredient suppliers in South Africa. Their Six Gun Grill...
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Nov 3, 19 •
2994 Views •
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Comments Off on New era for WP Rugby at Cape Town Stadium from 2021
The City of Cape Town’s Council has approved a Binding Heads of Agreement between the City, the Cape Town Stadium and Western Province Rugby which will make Western Province Rugby the primary Anchor Tenant at the Cape Town Stadium from 1 February 2021...
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Oct 29, 19 •
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Comments Off on #BullsFamily 2020 Season Ticket… FULLY LOADED
2019 was an emotional roller-coaster for Bulls fans, with some amazing memories and achievements. Finishing the best of all local teams in the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, and powering into the playoffs giving the hosting Hurricanes an absolute run for...
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Sep 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Currie Cup Victory Parade
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking the Currie Cup trophy on a Victory Parade through the streets of Bloemfontein on Tuesday, 10 September. The parade consisting of two busses, with players and staff, the Harley Davidsons and other officials will...
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Sep 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Phakisa Pumas retain Currie Cup Premier Division status
The Phakisa Pumas retained their place in the Currie Cup Premier Division in 2020 as they raced away in the second half against the Down Touch Griffons for a 49-5 victory at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday night. The first half was hard-fought as...
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Sep 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Xerox Golden Lions
The 2019 Currie Cup final is in Bloemfontein! The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be facing the Xerox Golden Lions on Saturday, 7 September 2019 in the Currie Cup final at 17:00 in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. Gates open at 12:00 and the days kicks off with...
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Sep 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Xerox Golden Lions Currie Cup final
The Xerox Golden Lions team to play the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in the Currie Cup final, brought to you by DirectAxis, shows one change from last week with Sti Sithole losing out due to a torn calf muscle sustained during training on Thursday. Dylan Smith...
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Sep 4, 19 •
3061 Views •
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Comments Off on Game on for Currie Cup Premier Division spot
The Phakisa Pumas and Down Touch Griffons will know their Currie Cup fate on Friday evening as they battle it out in a promotion-relegation game at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit for the right to play in the Premier Division next season. The Phakisa Pumas...
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Sep 4, 19 •
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Comments Off on Lions go blue for final
The Xerox Golden Lions will run out in their 22nd Currie Cup final when they face the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday and will do so in the not so unfamiliar royal blue jersey to commemorate 130 years of domestic rugby. It might sound...
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Sep 3, 19 •
1081 Views •
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Comments Off on Van der Westhuizen to referee first Currie Cup Final
Marius van der Westhuizen will officiate his first Currie Cup final at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday in a match which will also mark a big day for the experienced Television Match Official, Shaun Veldsman, who is retiring from the game after...
