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  • EP Kings come up short

    Oct 29, 10 • 1873 Views • National • • Comments Off on EP Kings come up short

    The EP Kings failed to cross the final hurdle when they lost 28-46 in front of a capacity crowd at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth and failed to earn promotion into the ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division. Both teams started with clean sheets after...

  • Leopards blitz Eagles to retain spot in Premier Division

    Oct 29, 10 • 1784 Views • National • • Comments Off on Leopards blitz Eagles to retain spot in Premier Division

    The Leopards scored 12 points in the final five minutes of a crucial ABSA Currie Cup Promotion/Relegation match to beat the SWD Eagles 32-28 in George and retain their position in SA’s premier domestic competition. With only five minutes left the Eagles...

  • Absa Currie Cup Promotion/ Relegation weekend results and scorers

    Oct 24, 10 • 1976 Views • National • • Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup Promotion/ Relegation weekend results and scorers

    Scorers: Platinum Leopards – Tries: Danie Dames (2), Sarel Marais (2); Conversions: Clayton Durand (4); Penalties: Durand (3). SWD Eagles – Tries: Danzel Manuel, Shaun Raubenheimer, Dougie Helmuth, Lyndon Hartnick; Conversion: Ambrose Barends. Scorers:...

  • Promotion Relegation Logs

    Oct 24, 10 • 1383 Views • National • • Comments Off on Promotion Relegation Logs

    A team with the most log points after the completion of the two Promotion/Relegation matches will compete in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division in the following season. In the event of an equal number of log points, the winner will be determined as follows:...

  • Absa Currie Cup Promotion/ Relegation Review

    Oct 24, 10 • 1465 Views • National • • Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup Promotion/ Relegation Review

    The Platinum Leopards kept their hopes of alive of retaining their status as an Absa Currie Cup Premier Division competitor next season after they secured a 37-22 victory over the SWD Eagles in their promotion/ relegation game played in Potchefstroom on...

  • Preview:Platinum Leopards v SWD Eagles

    Oct 20, 10 • 1651 Views • National • • Comments Off on Preview:Platinum Leopards v SWD Eagles

    Head to Head – Platinum Leopards v SWD Eagles: P: 8 W: 4 L: 4 PF: 272 PA: 227 01/07/2006 Platinum Leopards 48 SWD 5 Outeniqua Park, George 19/08/2006 Platinum Leopards 40 SWD 33 Olën Park, Potchefstroom 28/07/2007 Platinum Leopards 21 SWD 27 Outeniqua...

  • Preview: Barloworld Toyota Pumas v EP Kings

    Oct 20, 10 • 1570 Views • National • • Comments Off on Preview: Barloworld Toyota Pumas v EP Kings

    Head to Head – Barloworld Toyota Pumas v EP Kings: P: 9 W: 8 L: 1 PF: 302 PA: 222 26/08/2005 Pumas 36 EP Kings 29 Puma Stadium, Witbank 17/09/2005 Pumas 31 EP Kings 20 EPRFU Stadium, Port Elizabeth 07/07/2007 Pumas 21 EP Kings 22 EPRFU Stadium, Port...

  • Absa Currie Cup Promotion/ Relegation Previews

    Oct 20, 10 • 1472 Views • National • • Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup Promotion/ Relegation Previews

    History suggests that there will be little separating the Platinum Leopards and the SWD Eagles in preparation of their Absa Currie Cup promotion/relegation game in Potchefstroom on Saturday at 16h00. The hosts ended at the bottom of the Absa Currie Cup...

  • WP players honoured at annual WPRFU awards evening

    Oct 19, 10 • 1469 Views • National • • Comments Off on WP players honoured at annual WPRFU awards evening

    WPRFU held its annual awards evening last night at the Kelvin Grove Club. The event, held in conjunction with Die Burger, recognizes clubs in the Western Cape and professional players who have performed well in 2010. Flanker Duane Vermeulen was the star of...

  • Derick Kuun Cited in semi-final

    Oct 18, 10 • 2481 Views • National • • Comments Off on Derick Kuun Cited in semi-final

    The Vodacom Blue Bulls flanker Derick Kuun will attend a SARU judicial committee in Cape Town on Tuesday at 14h00 after being cited for foul play during an Absa Currie Cup Premier Division game against The Sharks in Durban on Saturday. Kuun was cited under...

  • Vodacom WP Amateur team compete in final

    Oct 14, 10 • 2209 Views • National • • Comments Off on Vodacom WP Amateur team compete in final

    The Vodacom WP Amateur team this Saturday has the honour of competing in the final against the Falcons Amateur Team at Barnard Stadium, Kempton Park at 15:00. Province qualified for the final after beating the Cheetahs 48-39 in a semi-final at Newlands last...

  • WP Teams for Semi-Final clashes at Newlands announced

    Oct 13, 10 • 2031 Views • National • • Comments Off on WP Teams for Semi-Final clashes at Newlands announced

    Vodacom WP coach Allister Coetzee, today announced his team as follows: 15. Conrad Jantjes 14. Gio Aplon 13. Juan De Jongh 12. Jean De Villiers 11. Bryan Habana 10. Willem De Waal 9. Ricky Januarie 8. Duane Vermeulen 7. Francois Louw 6. Schalk Burger (C) 5....

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls unchanged for Sharks semi-final

    Oct 13, 10 • 2639 Views • National • • Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls unchanged for Sharks semi-final

    Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Frans Ludeke named an unchanged side for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup semi-final clash against the Sharks in Durban. The same team that started the match against Griquas last weekend will again take the field at the Absa Stadium, with...

  • Outcome of EP Kings hearing

    Oct 12, 10 • 1591 Views • National • • Comments Off on Outcome of EP Kings hearing

    The Eastern Province Kings were found not guilty of breaching player eligibility rules at a South African Rugby Union (SARU) disciplinary hearing in Cape Town on Tuesday. SARU received a complaint from the Boland Rugby Union that the EP Kings had breached...

  • Outcome of Johan Jackson Hearing

    Oct 12, 10 • 2223 Views • National • • Comments Off on Outcome of Johan Jackson Hearing

    The Barloworld Toyota Pumas fullback Johan Jackson was on Tuesday found guilty of foul play and suspended from all forms of rugby for two weeks at a SARU judicial hearing in Cape Town. Jackson was cited under Law 10.4 (J) for lifting a player from the ground...

  • Craig Joubert to referee Absa Currie Cup Final

    Oct 12, 10 • 1429 Views • National • • Comments Off on Craig Joubert to referee Absa Currie Cup Final

    The South African Rugby Referees Association (SARRA) on Tuesday announced that International Test referee Craig Joubert will handle the 2010 Absa Currie Cup Premier Division final on Saturday 30 October 2010. Joubert, who refereed the Vodacom Super 14 final...

  • EP Kings to appear before SARU hearing

    Oct 11, 10 • 1321 Views • National • • Comments Off on EP Kings to appear before SARU hearing

    The Eastern Province Kings will appear before a South African Rugby Union (SARU) disciplinary hearing in Cape Town on Tuesday after allegedly breaching player eligibility rules. SARU received a complaint from the Boland Rugby Union that the EP Kings had...

  • Deon Fourie found not guilty of foul play

    Oct 11, 10 • 1580 Views • National • • Comments Off on Deon Fourie found not guilty of foul play

    Vodacom Western Province hooker Deon Fourie was on Monday found not guilty of foul play at a SARU judicial hearing held in Cape Town. Fourie was cited under Law 10.4 (M) – for an act contrary to good sportsmanship. The Vodacom Western Province hooker...

  • Kickoff times announced for Currie Cup Playoffs

    Oct 11, 10 • 1353 Views • National • • Comments Off on Kickoff times announced for Currie Cup Playoffs

    The SWD Eagles host the Eastern Province Kings at Outeniqua Park in George on Friday 15 October 2010 at 19h10. This game will be broadcast live on SuperSport 1 (SS1). On Saturday The Sharks host the Vodacom Blue Bulls in the first Absa Currie Cup semi-final...

  • Barloworld Toyota Pumas fullback Jackson Cited

    Oct 10, 10 • 1336 Views • National • • Comments Off on Barloworld Toyota Pumas fullback Jackson Cited

    The Barloworld Toyota Pumas fullback Johan Jackson will attend a SARU Judicial Hearing after he was cited for foul play during Friday evening’s Absa Currie Cup Premier Division match against the Xerox Lions at Coca-Cola Park. Jackson was cited under Law...

  • Vodacom WP hooker Fourie Cited

    Oct 10, 10 • 1276 Views • National • • Comments Off on Vodacom WP hooker Fourie Cited

    Vodacom Western Province’s hooker Deon Fourie will appear before a SARU Judiciary Hearing after he was cited for foul play during Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup Premier Division game against The Sharks on Saturday. Fourie was cited under Law 10.4 (M) –...

  • SWD Eagles to host EP Kings in Final

    Oct 10, 10 • 1328 Views • National • • Comments Off on SWD Eagles to host EP Kings in Final

    The SWD Eagles will host the Eastern Province Kings at Outeniqua Park in the final of the 2010 Absa Currie Cup First Division after both sides secured thrilling victories during their semi-final games this weekend. The George side will play in their fourth...

  • The Sharks and WP to host Absa Currie Cup Semi-finals

    Oct 10, 10 • 1604 Views • National • • Comments Off on The Sharks and WP to host Absa Currie Cup Semi-finals

    The Sharks will host the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Durban while Vodacom Western Province will take on the Vodacom Free State Cheetahs at Newlands after the semi-finalists for the 2010 Absa Currie Cup Premier Division were confirmed this weekend. The Cape side...

  • Newlands hosts a full day of rugby

    Oct 7, 10 • 1715 Views • National • • Comments Off on Newlands hosts a full day of rugby

    A full afternoon of rugby awaits Newlands fans on Saturday, with four matches being played. There are limited standing and single seated tickets still available, and these can be purchased from the Newlands Box Office and Computicket. The action kicks off at...

  • Gary Botha out until next year.

    Oct 7, 10 • 2686 Views • National • • Comments Off on Gary Botha out until next year.

    Vodacom Blue Bulls hooker Gary Botha has been ruled out of the remainder of the season due to an ankle injury. Botha underwent a procedure in Pretoria on Thursday and although there was no need for an operation to repair ligaments as expected, the player will...