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Apr 29, 21 •
1272 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Provincial women’s rugby back with a bang
South Africa’s top domestic and international women’s rugby players will return to the field with a bang for the first time since 2019 when the Women’s Premier and First Divisions kick off in May and June respectively. The Premier Division, which...
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Jul 28, 19 •
1711 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Good starts for Lions, SWD and Griquas Women
The Golden Lions, SWD and Griquas women’s teams got their SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial B Section campaigns off to a winning start this weekend, scoring over 20 points each in their opening matches of the season. A hat-trick by Golden Lions fullback...
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Aug 29, 18 •
2305 Views •
General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Pressure rises in Women’s Interprovincials
The pressure on the Women’s Interprovincial A and B Section teams will rise significantly this weekend as the tournaments reach the penultimate pool round and every point will count with an eye on qualifying for the Finals. In the A Section, log-leaders,...
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Apr 20, 18 •
2186 Views •
General News, SuperSport Challenge •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SuperSport Rugby Challenge to capture audiences – Round 1 Preview
A host of new players, coaches and venues will again highlight the SuperSport Rugby Challenge in 2018, when this exciting and ground-breaking competition kicks off this weekend. It is the second year of this rugby extravaganza, which connects communities with...
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Oct 21, 17 •
3902 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Griffons grind their way to back-to-back titles
The Down Touch Griffons and their U20 team successfully defended their titles in a thrilling day of action on Friday at the HT Pelatona Projects Stadium in Welkom. The senior team secured a rewarding 60-36 victory against the Leopards in the Currie Cup First...
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Oct 10, 16 •
1824 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Griffons crowned Currie Cup First Division and U20 champs
It was a rewarding day for the Down Touch Griffons at Profert Olën Park in Potchefstroom on Friday as their senior team were crowned the Currie Cup First Division champions and their U20 side the SA Rugby U20 champions. The Down Touch Griffons overpowered...
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Oct 3, 13 •
2708 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Semifinal time in the Currie Cup First Division
The Absa Currie Cup First Division will reach boiling point this weekend as the top four teams in the competition battle it out for places in the final following 14 taxing weeks of round-robin matches. Log-leaders the Steval Pumas, who finished the pool...
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Sep 29, 13 •
2610 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup First Division semifinals determined
The unbeaten Steval Pumas will host the SWD Eagles in Nelspruit and the EP Kings take on the Leopards in Port Elizabeth next Friday in the Absa Currie Cup First Division semifinals. These fixtures were confirmed on Friday following the conclusion of the...
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Sep 26, 13 •
2507 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Final throw of the dice for First Division teams
The round-robin stages of the Absa Currie Cup First Division will come to a close with a gripping round of matches on Friday, which will see some teams play for pride and others for favourable log positions. With the Steval Pumas having secured the top spot...
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Sep 22, 13 •
2964 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Currie Cup First Division semi-finalists confirmed
The EP Kings, SWD Eagles and Leopards this weekend all booked their semifinal berths in the Absa Currie Cup First Division alongside log-leaders, the Steval Pumas, with one pool round remaining. In a decisive weekend the EP Kings took a step closer to...
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Sep 19, 13 •
2851 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Decisive weekend in Absa Currie Cup First Division
The Absa Currie Cup First Division looks set to feature a mixture of joy and heart-break this weekend as the tournament reaches the penultimate pool round and a few teams’ have their fate determined. With the top spot on the log already guaranteed, the...
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Sep 16, 13 •
2375 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on SARU Judiciary Update
Leopards flank Robert Kruger will appear before a SARU disciplinary committee via teleconference on Tuesday 17 September at 11h00 after receiving a red card in the 11th minute of their Absa Currie Cup First Division clash against the Down Touch Griffons in...
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Sep 15, 13 •
2823 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Pumas cement top spot as First Division semi-final scramble continues
Absa Currie Cup First Division log-leaders the Steval Pumas this past weekend secured the top spot on the log with two rounds of matches remaining as they held on narrowly for their 12th victory in as many matches. This favourable position will guarantee them...
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Sep 12, 13 •
2198 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on First Division set to go into overdrive
The scramble for semifinal places in the Absa Currie Cup First Division is expected to force the competition to a new level of competitiveness this weekend as the teams attempt to make the most of the three remaining pool matches. With a 15 point lead at the...
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Sep 8, 13 •
3269 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on EP Kings establish themselves as a force in the First Division
The EP Kings this weekend continued their charge up the log standings in the Absa Currie Cup First Division as they moved into second place with three round-robin matches remaining to place themselves in contention for a home semifinal. The unbeaten Steval...
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Sep 5, 13 •
2349 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Countdown begins to final stages in First Division
The countdown to the final stages of the Absa Currie Cup First Division will begin this weekend as the round-robin stages drops down to four rounds, which is set to spark the scramble for semifinal places. As things stand the Steval Pumas have a 13-point lead...
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Sep 1, 13 •
2362 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Leopards, Cavaliers take a knock, while Pumas march on
Defeats for the Leopards and Regent Boland Cavaliers in the Absa Currie Cup First Division this weekend dealt a knock to their campaigns, while the Pumas powered their way further ahead to remain in pole position for the top spot on the log. In the...
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Aug 29, 13 •
2239 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Significance of bonus points increase in First Division
The importance of securing bonus point victories will become especially significant for the top teams in the Absa Currie Cup First Division in the next few weeks as the battle for semifinal places and home semifinals becomes tighter. With five rounds to go...
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Aug 25, 13 •
2620 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Leopards leap into second place in First Division
The Leopards this weekend reclaimed their second-place standing on the Absa Currie Cup First Division log table after the results worked in their favour in an exciting round of matches. However, given the log-jam at the top of the table with five pool rounds...
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Aug 22, 13 •
2055 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments 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...
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Aug 20, 13 •
2733 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments 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....
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Aug 15, 13 •
2838 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Prize money set to motivate First Division semifinal contenders
The surprise revelation last week that winner and runners up of the Absa Currie Cup First Division will walk away with R1m and R500000 respectively is expected to add a new dimension to the competition this weekend as the scramble for semifinal places...
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Jul 3, 13 •
3321 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on EP Kings team announced against the Griffons
The Eastern Province Rugby team that will take on the Griffons on Saturday has been announced, as the team looks to improve on their poor start to the season against the Steval Pumas. “After last week’s poor start to our Currie Cup campaign, where we were...
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Mar 13, 13 •
2909 Views •
National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Griquas team to play the Griffons 16 March 2013
GWK Griquas team to play the Griffons on Saturday 16 March 2013 at 15:00 at the North West Stadium, Welkom. 1. Steph Roberts 2. Simon Westraadt 3. Eugene Butterworth 4. Edwin Hewitt 5. Jaco Nepgen 6. Marnus Schoeman 7. Justin Downey 8. Leon Karemaker 9....
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Feb 13, 13 •
4053 Views •
National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
admin •
Comments Off on Toyota FS Cheetahs XV to face the Griffons
The coach of the Vodacom Cup side, Joe Beukes has announced his squad to take on the Griffons in a pre-season warm-up match on Friday 15 February in Bothaville. Kick-off is at 18:00. Toyota Free State Cheetahs XV vs Griffons Friday, 15 February 2013 1. Franco...
