Posts Tagged ‘ABSA Currie Cup’

  • Lions announce team to take on Bulls

    Aug 22, 13 • 2047 Views • General NewsComments Off on Lions announce team to take on Bulls

    MTN Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his team to face the Blue Bulls, in round three of the 2013 ABSA Currie Cup, at Loftus on Saturday evening. Ackermann has made several changes to his side which narrowly lost 33-25 to The Sharks in...

  • Kavliers vs SWD

    Aug 22, 13 • 2366 Views • Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General NewsComments Off on Kavliers vs SWD

    Die Regent Boland Kavaliers pak Saterdag die SWD Arende op die Boland Stadion om 16:00, met beide spanne steeds sterk in die wedloop om die uitspeelrondes van die Curriebeker Eersteliga te haal. Ondanks hul naelskraapse nederlaag teen die Luiperds verlede...

  • Pressure on as only six pool rounds remain in First Division

    Aug 22, 13 • 2054 Views • Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General NewsComments Off on Pressure on as only six pool rounds remain in First Division

    The pressure in the Absa Currie Cup First Division looks set to rise significantly this weekend as the reality sets in for most teams that only six rounds of pool matches remain to secure their semifinal places. With a 10-point lead at the top of the...

  • Steval Pumas ready for Border Bulldogs

    Aug 21, 13 • 3107 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas ready for Border Bulldogs

    Jimmy Stonehouse made seven changes to his starting line-up for this weekend’s clash against the Border Bulldogs. JW Bell will be doing duty on fullback while JC Roos is back on the pitch after several months in rehabilitation with a knee injury. Shaun...

  • BLUE BULLS COMPANY APPOINT NEW TEAM MANAGER

    Aug 21, 13 • 8511 Views • General News, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on BLUE BULLS COMPANY APPOINT NEW TEAM MANAGER

    2013 will end with a sad farewell to dedicated current Team Manager Wynie Strydom. But with farewells, come promotions and so Blue Bulls Company would like to welcome new Super Rugby and Currie Cup Team Manager come 2014, Tim Dlulane. 2014 is bound to be a...

  • Juan de Jongh returns for Kimberley outing

    Aug 21, 13 • 3388 Views • General NewsComments Off on Juan de Jongh returns for Kimberley outing

    Springbok centre Juan de Jongh has been drafted straight back into the DHL Western Province starting line-up for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup meeting with GWK Griquas in Kimberley (kick-off 15h00). De Jongh, who was released from the Bok squad at the...

  • Griquas team to take on WP

    Aug 21, 13 • 3034 Views • General NewsComments Off on Griquas team to take on WP

    GWK Griquas team to play DHL WP on Saturday 24 August 2013 at 15:00 at GWK Park, Kimberley   1.            Steph Roberts 2.            Ryno Barnes (Captain) 3.            Nick Schonert                   ...

  • EP Kings team announced to take on Down Touch Griffons at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

    Aug 20, 13 • 2731 Views • Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General NewsComments Off on EP Kings team announced to take on Down Touch Griffons at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

    The EP Kings first division side will be looking to prove a point when they run out against the Down Touch Griffons on Friday night, building on a solid performance that saw them lose by one point in the dying minutes of the game against the Pumas last week....

  • The Sharks team named for Cheetahs clash

    Aug 20, 13 • 2549 Views • General NewsComments Off on The Sharks team named for Cheetahs clash

    Free State Cheetahs vs The Sharks Date: Friday, 23 August 2013 Time: 19h10 Venue: Free State Stadium Referee: Jason Jaftha Assistant Referees: Jaco van Heerden, Pieter Janse van Vuuren Television Match Official: Deon van Blommestein The Sharks 15. SP Marais...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls fitness report

    Aug 19, 13 • 2291 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls fitness report

    The Vodacom Blue Bulls will be without Jean Cook (broken thumb), Frik Kirsten (ankle) and most probably Callie Visagie for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup match against the MTN Golden Lions. Cook will be out of action for six weeks and Kirsten for two, while...

  • WP and Blue Bulls remain unbeaten in Premier Division

    Aug 18, 13 • 2722 Views • Currie Cup Results, General NewsComments Off on WP and Blue Bulls remain unbeaten in Premier Division

    DHL Western Province and the Vodacom Blue Bulls this weekend withstood extreme character tests in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division to leap to the top of the log standings and remain the only unbeaten teams in the series. In a thrilling weekend of action,...

  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs u19 team to take on the Bulls.

    Aug 14, 13 • 4186 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs u19 team to take on the Bulls.

      Toyota Free State Under 19 team: 15 Full back Bornman B Barend 14 Right wing Le Roux L Len 13 Right centre Janse van Rensburg S Stephan (capt) 12 Left centre Lee N.J Nicolaas 11 Left wing Koopman C Charlton 10 Fly half Potgieter W.J Warren 9 Scrum half...

  • ABSA Currie Cup 1st Division Semi-Final Position Still Open For Many Teams

    Aug 11, 13 • 2136 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on ABSA Currie Cup 1st Division Semi-Final Position Still Open For Many Teams

    Competition for semifinal places rises in First Division The competition on the Absa Currie Cup First Division log table increased significantly this weekend with the Leopards’ defeat resulting in four of the top five teams being separated by only one log...

  • Absa puts human spirit to work with their Sport Sponsorship in SA

    Jun 7, 13 • 4331 Views • General NewsComments Off on Absa puts human spirit to work with their Sport Sponsorship in SA

    Absa puts human spirit to work Absa’s latest sponsorship campaign, the Human Spirit, highlights the role that the bank plays in inspiring greatness, so that we may push ourselves and ask how far we will go for what we ache for. We stand proudly behind the...

  • 2012 Gallery – ABSA Currie Cup by Rugby15 photographers

    Nov 26, 12 • 6006 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on 2012 Gallery – ABSA Currie Cup by Rugby15 photographers

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  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs Evaluation

    Nov 13, 12 • 4148 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs Evaluation

    The Board of directors of the Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd and the Free State Rugby Union normally does a thorough evaluation of all activities on a quarterly and annual basis. The last Absa Currie Cup season didn’t go according to plan and a more...

  • Absa Currie Cup attracts record TV audiences

    Nov 2, 12 • 7376 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Absa Currie Cup attracts record TV audiences

    The Absa Currie Cup season broke television broadcast records, the South African Rugby Union announced on Friday. An average of 525 000 viewers watched the 33 matches in the competition – an increase of 36% on the 2011 season average – according to data...

  • ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division Review – The Final

    Oct 28, 12 • 4803 Views • Currie Cup Results, General News, South AfricaComments Off on ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division Review – The Final

    DHL Western Province finally ended their 11-year Absa Currie Cup drought when they beat favourites the Sharks 25-18 at Mr Price Kings Park in Durban on Saturday to claim their first title since 2001. It was WP’s third win in four finals against the...

  • ABSA Currie Cup Promotion-Relegation series – Match 2 review

    Oct 28, 12 • 3635 Views • Currie Cup Results, General News, South AfricaComments Off on ABSA Currie Cup Promotion-Relegation series – Match 2 review

    THE Toyota Free State Cheetahs made sure of their place in next year’s Absa Currie Cup Premier Division when they beat First Division champions the Eastern Province Kings 16-6 in Port Elizabeth on Friday night to register a clean sweep in their...

  • Absa Currie Cup Premier Division Preview – The Final

    Oct 25, 12 • 3244 Views • Currie Cup Results, General News, National, South AfricaComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Premier Division Preview – The Final

    The Sharks will be looking to win the Absa Currie Cup for the third time in five seasons on Saturday when they host DHL Western Province at Mr Price Kings Park in Durban (kick-off 17h00). WP, meanwhile, will look to end an 11-year title drought, having last...

  • DHL Western Province U21 for Final against the Blue Bulls

    Oct 25, 12 • 3757 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on DHL Western Province U21 for Final against the Blue Bulls

    DHL Western Province Under-21 coach John Dobson has announced his team for Saturday’s 2012 Absa Under-21 Final against the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Durban (kick-off 14h00). The WP Under-21 boss has made just one change – at lock – to the...

  • ABSA Currie Cup Promotion-Relegation Preview – Match 2

    Oct 25, 12 • 3585 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on ABSA Currie Cup Promotion-Relegation Preview – Match 2

    The Eastern Province Kings face their biggest challenge in many years in Port Elizabeth on Friday night when they host the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in the second leg of their Absa Currie Cup promotion-relegation series. The Kings will be attempting the...

  • DHL Western Province U19 for Final against the Blue Bulls

    Oct 25, 12 • 3525 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on DHL Western Province U19 for Final against the Blue Bulls

    Nazeem Adams, the DHL Western Province Under-19 coach, has announced his team to take on the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Saturday’s Absa Under-19 Final in Durban (kick-off 12h00). Adams has not tampered at all with the combination that did duty against the...

  • Sharks named for Currie Cup Final

    Oct 25, 12 • 5792 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Sharks named for Currie Cup Final

    The Sharks vs Western Province Mr Price KINGS PARK Saturday 27 October, 2012 @ 17:00 The Sharks 15. Louis Ludik 14. JP Pietersen 13. Paul Jordaan 12. Tim Whitehead 11. Lwazi Mvovo 10. Patrick Lambie 9. Cobus Reinach 8. Keegan Daniel (Captain) 7. Willem...

  • DHL Western Province team named for Absa Currie Cup Final

    Oct 24, 12 • 6030 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on DHL Western Province team named for Absa Currie Cup Final

    DHL Western Province head coach Allister Coetzee has named his team for Saturday’s 2012 Absa Currie Cup Final against the Sharks at Mr Price Kings Park in Durban (17h00). Coetzee has made just one change to the starting line-up that beat the Golden...