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Jan 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Team Announcement for Lions vs Leopards 2014 Super Rugby Warm up
Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced two 28-man sides to face the Leopards, in the first Super Rugby warm-up matches of 2014, taking place at Ellis Park on Friday. A rolling substitution system will be in place for both matches, as both games will...
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Oct 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pumas, EP Kings meet again in First Division Final
The Steval Pumas and EP Kings will cross paths in the Absa Currie Cup First Division final for the second year in a row after overcoming tough battles in the semifinals this past weekend to book their places. This year, however, the Pumas will host the...
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Oct 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Leopards team named to play EP Kings in Semi
Leopards: Danie Dames Luther Obi Dumisani Matyeshana Adriaan Engelbrecht Edmar Marais Warren Gilbert Johan Laker SJ Niemand Morné Hanekom Philip de Wet Brendon Snyman © Peet van der Walt Elardus Venter Jacques Vermaak BG Uys Replacements: Edgar Marutlulle...
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Oct 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings team for Semi Final
EP Kings: Scott van Breda Michael Killian Ronnie Cooke Tiger Mangweni Brian Skosana George Whitehead Dwayne Kelly Tim Agaba Mpho Mbioyzo Devin Oosthuizen Steven Sykes Darron Nel © KP du Plessis Albe de Swardt Luzo Gcoboka Replacements: Bobby Dyer Ross...
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Oct 3, 13 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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Comments Off on EPRU saddened by the loss of Leopards U19 Rugby player
The Eastern Province Rugby Union was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Leopards Under-19 player, Kwena Moremi, in a swimming accident in East London on Friday. The loosehead prop was with his team-mates undertaking a “flush-out” session in the sea...
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Sep 15, 13 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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Comments Off on Leopards team named
15 Full back Dames Danie 14 Right wing Obi Luther 13 Right centre Skorbinski Hennie 12 Left centre Tossel G de la Rey George 11 Left wing Marais Edmar 10 Fly half Engelbrecht Adriaan (Meel) 9 Scrum half LakerJohann 8 Number eight Swart HP 7 Right flanker...
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Aug 29, 13 •
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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 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings team announced against the Leopards
The EP Kings Rugby team that will take on the Leopards in Potchefstroom on Friday has been announced, with minimal changes to the squad that beat the Griffons 63 points to seven last week. “Darron Nell returns to take up the captain’s role, with Tiger...
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Aug 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial Competition kicks off with big wins
The Northern Amateur Provincial Competition started on a high note on Monday with big victories by the Leopards and hosts, the Blue Bulls, characterising the opening day’s play at Loftus Versfeld. The competition involves eight teams featuring...
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Aug 25, 13 •
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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 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial Competition ready for kick-off
Amateur players from the northern provincial unions will receive the opportunity to showcase their talent in the next few days as the Northern Amateur Provincial Competition begins at Loftus Versfeld. The tournament, which features matches on Monday,...
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Aug 22, 13 •
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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 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pumas still on top, SWD in second place in First Division
The Steval Pumas built on their fantastic start to the Absa Currie Cup First Division as they held on for their eighth back-to-back win, while the SWD Eagles rose to second place on the log in an entertaining weekend of rugby. The Steval Pumas were made to...
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Aug 15, 13 •
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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...
