Posts Tagged ‘ABSA Currie Cup’

  • GWK extend Griquas sponsorship

    Jan 28, 15 • 2617 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on GWK extend Griquas sponsorship

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  • Award winning Vodacom Rugby Stats App updated

    Nov 11, 14 • 3584 Views • General News, Springboks, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on Award winning Vodacom Rugby Stats App updated

    The Vodacom Rugby Stats App, the most powerful tool in the hands of rugby supporters in South Africa, continues to blow users’ socks off with more functionality covering more competitions in 2015.   Since its launch at the beginning of this year, the...

  • DHL WP to take Currie Cup trophy to the people

    Oct 28, 14 • 2483 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL WP to take Currie Cup trophy to the people

    The 2014 Absa Currie Cup-winning DHL Western Province squad will embark on a victory parade through Cape Town on Tuesday, October 28. Players and management will take the Absa Currie Cup trophy to their passionate fans, as they celebrate their dramatic 19-16...

  • Blue Bulls crowned champions in Absa Under-21 final

    Oct 26, 14 • 2895 Views • General NewsComments Off on Blue Bulls crowned champions in Absa Under-21 final

    A late try by Jesse Kriel confirmed the Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21 side’s dominance of their Absa Currie Cup Under-21 Provincial Championship final over defending champions DHL Western Province and resulted in a 20-10 win. The visitors played with more...

  • WP topple Blue Bulls to regain U19 title

    Oct 26, 14 • 2367 Views • General NewsComments Off on WP topple Blue Bulls to regain U19 title

    A late converted try helped the DHL Western Province to a close 33-26 win over defending Absa Currie Cup Under-19 champions, the Vodacom Blue Bulls, in the 2014 final at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The home side were still trailing by three points with nine...

  • Viljoen wings it for DHL Western Province Under-21s

    Oct 23, 14 • 2579 Views • General NewsComments Off on Viljoen wings it for DHL Western Province Under-21s

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photographer EW Viljoen will line up in the No.14 jersey for the DHL Western Province Under-21 team in Saturday’s Absa Provincial Under-21 Final against the Blue Bulls at DHL Newlands (kick-off 14h00). Viljoen, who played off the...

  • Absa Currie Cup Final: Western Province v Golden Lions

    Oct 23, 14 • 1894 Views • General NewsComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Final: Western Province v Golden Lions

    DHL Western Province may enjoy the home-ground advantage but the Xerox Golden Lions hold the upper hand in the Vodacom Rugby Stats App ahead of their Absa Currie Cup Final at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday. The Team vs Team feature on the Vodacom Rugby...

  • Border u21 side to defend relegation

    Oct 23, 14 • 2383 Views • General NewsComments Off on Border u21 side to defend relegation

        TEAM SHEET   COMPETITION: Under u21 Currie Cup A Division TEAM: Border Bulldogs u21 OPPOSING TEAM Eastern Province VENUE: BCM Stadium DAY: Friday TIME: 18:00 DATE: 24/10/2014   TEAM                              ...

  • Lions side announced for epic Newlands battle

    Oct 23, 14 • 2936 Views • General NewsComments Off on Lions side announced for epic Newlands battle

    Photo: Anton Geyser Xerox Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his team to take on DHL Western Province for the 2014 Absa Currie Cup final, taking place in Cape Town this Saturday.   Ackermann has once again opted for consistency, making...

  • Final Officials named

    Oct 20, 14 • 1807 Views • General NewsComments Off on Final Officials named

    Photo: Ruby Wolff Craig Joubert will take charge of the Absa Currie Cup final between DHL Western Province and the Xerox Golden Lions at DHL Newlands on Saturday, with Jaco Peyper and Pro Legoete named as the assistant referees. Legoete has also been tasked...

  • Springboks invite eight more

    Oct 19, 14 • 5112 Views • General NewsComments Off on Springboks invite eight more

    Photo: Ruby Wolff Following the elimination of the Cell C Sharks and the Vodacom Blue Bulls from the Absa Currie Cup and the conclusion of the First Division, eight more players have been invited to the Springboks’ training camp in Stellenbosch. The...

  • EP Kings u21 and Boland u19 win Absa Currie Cup B division titles

    Oct 17, 14 • 2946 Views • General NewsComments Off on EP Kings u21 and Boland u19 win Absa Currie Cup B division titles

    Photo: Stan Blumberg EP Kings and Boland capped memorable day for SARU Academies as both teams feeding from SARU Academy win national titles Absa Under-21 B Division Final The EP Kings won the Absa Under-21 B Division final by defeating SWD 46-3. The first...

  • The Griffons are the Absa Currie Cup First Division Champs

    Oct 17, 14 • 2055 Views • General NewsComments Off on The Griffons are the Absa Currie Cup First Division Champs

    The Down Touch Griffons on Friday held their nerve in a tense Absa Currie Cup First Division final against the Valke at the North West Stadium in Welkom for a 23-21 victory and the R1,054m winner’s cheque. The match was thrilling as the teams put their...

  • Griffons vs Valke Teamsheets for First Division Final

    Oct 17, 14 • 2560 Views • General NewsComments Off on Griffons vs Valke Teamsheets for First Division Final

    Griffons Team 1. Gerard Baard 2. Elandre Huggett 3. Heinrich Roelofse 4. Chris Ehlers 5. Nico van der Hoogt 6. Frans Sisita 7. Armandt Koster 8. Nicky Steyn 9. Boela Abrahams 10. Louis Strydom 11. Aubrey MacDonald 12. Japie Nel 13. Vuyo Mboto 14. Norman...

  • Barnes cleared

    Oct 17, 14 • 1890 Views • General NewsComments Off on Barnes cleared

    Photo: Anton Geyser GWK Griquas hooker Ryno Barnes on Friday was cleared of wrongdoing after receiving a red card in their Absa Currie Cup clash against the Vodacom Blue Bulls last weekend for allegedly verbally abusing the referee. Barnes appeared before a...

  • Cheetahs name their Junior sides for Semi-finals

    Oct 17, 14 • 2715 Views • General NewsComments Off on Cheetahs name their Junior sides for Semi-finals

    Photo: William Brown The Toyota Free State Cheetahs  U19 and U21 teams to participate in Absa Currie Cup semi-finals  have been announced.   TOYOTA FREE STATE CHEETAHS U 21 vs WP U 21 Newlands (CPT)...

  • Xoli, Geduld bolster DHL WP Under-21s

    Oct 16, 14 • 2447 Views • General NewsComments Off on Xoli, Geduld bolster DHL WP Under-21s

    The table-topping DHL Western Province Under-21 team has received a backline boost ahead of Saturday’s Absa Provincial Under-21 semifinal against the Free State Cheetahs U21s at DHL Newlands (kick-off 14h30). Coach John Dobson has been able to include...

  • Bulls to face Province with Pollard at 12

    Oct 16, 14 • 1606 Views • General NewsComments Off on Bulls to face Province with Pollard at 12

    Photo: Anton Geyser Blue Bulls: 15. Ulrich Beyers, 14. Akona Ndungane, 13. William Small-Smith, 12. Handrè Pollard, 11. Bjorn Basson, 10. Jacques-Louis Potgieter, 9. Rudy Paige, 8. Jono Ross, 7. Jacques du Plessis, 6. Deon Stegmann (captain), 5. Grant...

  • Sharks name their side for the Currie Cup Semi-Finals

    Oct 16, 14 • 2483 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sharks name their side for the Currie Cup Semi-Finals

    Photo: Anton Geyser Golden Lions vs Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 18 October, 2014 Time: 14:30 Venue: Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg Referee: Jaco van Heerden Assistant Referees: Ben Crouse, Sieg van Staden 15. SP Marais 14. Tonderai Chavhanga 13. S’bura...

  • Lions make one change for Semi-Final clash

    Oct 16, 14 • 2632 Views • General NewsComments Off on Lions make one change for Semi-Final clash

    Photos: Ettiene Burger Xerox Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 22-man side to take on the Cell C Sharks in an Absa Currie Cup semi-final at Ellis Park on Saturday. Ackermann has opted largely for consistency going into the match, making...

  • Playoffs match officials changed

    Oct 15, 14 • 2379 Views • General NewsComments Off on Playoffs match officials changed

    Changes have been made to the match officials for three provincial play-off matches scheduled for Friday. Ben Crouse has been appointed to officiate the Absa Currie Cup First Division final between the Down Touch Griffons and Valke in Welkom, with Lourens van...

  • Bulls u19 end top of the Log

    Oct 13, 14 • 2664 Views • General NewsComments Off on Bulls u19 end top of the Log

    Photo: William Brown A strong and commanding performance by the Toyota Free State on Saturday secured them a semifinal at home in the Absa Under-19 Provincial Championship next weekend. The Free State side secured a comfortable 27-0 win over the Xerox Golden...

  • WP u21s secure top spot

    Oct 13, 14 • 2704 Views • General NewsComments Off on WP u21s secure top spot

    The four semifinalists of the Absa Under-21 Provincial Championship were already decided before the weekend’s matches, with only the venue for the second semifinal undecided. DHL Western Province secured top spot and Toyota Free State fourth and it was...

  • WP and Lions to host home semis

    Oct 13, 14 • 2438 Views • General NewsComments Off on WP and Lions to host home semis

    Photo: Etienne Burger DHL Western Province will host the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Cape Town and the Xerox Golden Lions will face the Cell C Sharks in Johannesburg in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division semifinals next weekend. Log-leaders DHL Western Province...

  • Cell C Sharks u21 team announced

    Oct 10, 14 • 4116 Views • General NewsComments Off on Cell C Sharks u21 team announced

    Picture: William Brown Western Province U21 vs Cell C Sharks U21 Date: Saturday, 11 October 2014 Time: 14h45 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK 15. Alcino Izaacs 14. Michael Cloete 13. Nukululeko Marwana 12. Sandile Kubeka 11. Tyler Fisher 10. Tim Swiel 9. Hanco...