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  • Sharks next on the agenda for Steval Pumas

    Apr 5, 17 • 2036 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Sharks next on the agenda for Steval Pumas

    With the SuperSport Challenge kicking off in two weeks’ time, the Steval Pumas will look to improve their ability to grab points scoring opportunities in their final warm-up match against the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Friday. Coach Brent Janse van Rensburg...

  • Missed opportunities cost Pumas

    Apr 3, 17 • 2337 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Missed opportunities cost Pumas

    The Steval Pumas couldn’t convert multiple opportunities against Western Province at fortress Newlands on Saturday, falling to a 40-19 loss in a pre-season friendly. The visitors were starved of possession during the first half and ended up conceding six...

  • Preparations continue with Western Province clash

    Mar 29, 17 • 1945 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Preparations continue with Western Province clash

    The Steval Pumas are looking forward to another stern test against Western Province at Newlands this Saturday, as final preparations for the SuperSport Challenge gather momentum. The Mpumalanga side will make the long trip to Cape Town for their second...

  • Steval Pumas delighted with their inclusion in the Premier Currie Cup Division 2017

    Mar 6, 17 • 1874 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas delighted with their inclusion in the Premier Currie Cup Division 2017

    The Steval Pumas have cemented their reputation as one of the top rugby franchises in South Africa, with their inclusion in the new Currie Cup Premier Division format announced by SA Rugby last Friday. The Currie Cup is returning to a more intense,...

  • Schoeman leaves on loan to Stormers

    Feb 3, 17 • 1482 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Schoeman leaves on loan to Stormers

    The Steval Pumas would like to announce the temporary departure of Marnus Schoeman, as the talented loose forward decides to take an opportunity to play Super Rugby for the Stormers on a loan agreement. Schoeman (28) has been an integral part of the Steval...

  • Steval Pumas bearding together for the kids

    Jan 30, 17 • 1227 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas bearding together for the kids

    The Steval Pumas are proudly showing their commitment to underprivileged children in the Lowveld, by deciding to go unshaven until 1 June, to raise awareness and funds for the Woodhouse Community Centre orphanage in Mataffin. Teaming up with local petrol...

  • Steval Pumas sign Sias Ebersohn and Marko Janse van Rensburg

    Nov 21, 16 • 1419 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas sign Sias Ebersohn and Marko Janse van Rensburg

    The Steval Pumas are delighted to confirm the signing of another two new players, flyhalf Sias Ebersohn and hooker Marko Janse van Rensburg, joining the team for the 2017 season. With the signings, the Steval Pumas now have a total of ten new players...

  • Steval Pumas start new dawn with Janse van Rensburg

    Nov 2, 16 • 1401 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas start new dawn with Janse van Rensburg

    Incoming Steval Pumas head coach Brent Janse van Rensburg has already started work with the team on the first phase of pre-season training and the development of the rugby programme at the union. After a brief break for the Steval Pumas after the 2016 season,...

  • Steval Pumas officially sign Janse van Rensburg as head coach

    Oct 13, 16 • 1571 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas officially sign Janse van Rensburg as head coach

    Mpumalanga Rugby PTY LTD is delighted to announce the official appointment of Brent Janse van Rensburg as the head coach of the Steval Pumas, effective from the start of the 2017 rugby season. After extensive consultation, Janse van Rensburg, who is one of...

  • Steval Pumas plans for the off-season

    Oct 4, 16 • 1887 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas plans for the off-season

    The Steval Pumas have one new injury from their final Currie Cup match against the Eastern Province Kings last Friday, as scrumhalf Emile Temperman suffered a concussion. With the 38-30 bonus point win against the Kings, the side ends the Currie Cup Premier...

  • Herne hat-trick gives Steval Pumas victory over Kings

    Oct 3, 16 • 1401 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Herne hat-trick gives Steval Pumas victory over Kings

    A remarkable hat-trick from hooker Frankie Herne secured the Steval Pumas a 38-30 win over the EP Kings in a scintillating clash in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening, as the Nelspruiters ended their Currie Cup Premier Division campaign with a much-needed...

  • Steval Pumas ring seven changes for Kings clash

    Sep 28, 16 • 1529 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas ring seven changes for Kings clash

    Steval Pumas coach MJ Mentz has made seven changes to the starting team which ran out against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs last week, as the men from Mpumalanga look to close their Currie Cup campaign on a high note against the Eastern Province Kings in...

  • Medical Report: Steval Pumas 26 September 2016

    Sep 26, 16 • 1469 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Medical Report: Steval Pumas 26 September 2016

    The Steval Pumas have released their latest injury report following the Currie Cup match against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs last Friday. Several players will be unavailable for the team’s last match of the campaign against the Eastern Province Kings in...

  • Steval Pumas outplayed by on-fire Cheetahs

    Sep 26, 16 • 1607 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas outplayed by on-fire Cheetahs

    Steval Pumas coach MJ Mentz acknowledged that his charges were outclassed in their last home game of the season on Friday night, as they conceded eight tries on their way to a 10-52 loss against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs, who cemented their status as the...

  • Steval Pumas make two changes for Cheetahs clash

    Sep 21, 16 • 1376 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas make two changes for Cheetahs clash

    The Steval Pumas have announced two changes to their starting line-up for what promises to be a challenging test against the unbeaten Toyota Free State Cheetahs in a rescheduled Currie Cup match at the Mbombela Stadium on Friday night. Kevin Luiters has been...

  • Steval Pumas Injury report 19th September 2016

    Sep 19, 16 • 1105 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas Injury report 19th September 2016

    The Steval Pumas have three new injuries from the match against DHL Western Province this past Saturday. Several other players are still recovering from injuries picked up in previous weeks. Here is the official injury update from physiotherapist Luzahn Louw....

  • Valiant Steval Pumas thwarted by DHL Western Province

    Sep 19, 16 • 1331 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Valiant Steval Pumas thwarted by DHL Western Province

    A valiant Steval Pumas side competed fiercely with DHL Western Province until the very last minute at Newlands on Saturday evening, but eventually succumbed to a 31-23 loss at the hands of their much-favoured hosts. Heeding the call from coach MJ Mentz, the...

  • Fit-again Maritz strengthens Steval Pumas backline

    Sep 15, 16 • 1763 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Fit-again Maritz strengthens Steval Pumas backline

    The Steval Pumas have made most of their changes in the backline for Saturday’s Currie Cup fixture against DHL Western Province at Newlands, as they search for an elusive first victory in the competition. Centre Hoffman Maritz, who was the Pumas Currie Cup...

  • Local school Kingdom Kids wins R10 000 in Steval Pumas banner competition

    Sep 15, 16 • 1453 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Local school Kingdom Kids wins R10 000 in Steval Pumas banner competition

    Local school, Kingdom Kids wins R10 000 in Steval Pumas banner competition The Steval Pumas Schools Banner Competition, sponsored by Crossing SUPERSPAR, saw hundreds of pupils from eight schools proudly waving their homemade banners in support of their rugby...

  • Steval Pumas medical report 12th September 2016

    Sep 12, 16 • 1114 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas medical report 12th September 2016

    Several Steval Pumas players are sitting out training today due to injuries picked up during the game against the Vodacom Blue Bulls this past Saturday. Here is the injury report from physiotherapist Luzahn Louw. New injuries: • Marne Coetzee has a tear to...

  • Steval Pumas outmuscled by powerful Bulls

    Sep 12, 16 • 1474 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas outmuscled by powerful Bulls

    The Steval Pumas will have to wait another week for a crack at Currie Cup success, after falling to a 41-14 loss against a powerful Vodacom Blue Bulls side at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday night. The match was dominated by a typically strong showing from the...

  • pre-match Steval Pumas vs Vodacom Blue Bulls, Saturday 10th September 19H10, Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit

    Sep 8, 16 • 1299 Views • General News • • Comments Off on pre-match Steval Pumas vs Vodacom Blue Bulls, Saturday 10th September 19H10, Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit

    Key players back as Steval Pumas Welcome Bulls Flank Brian Shabangu and outside centre Hennie Skorbinski are welcome returners to the Steval Pumas starting line-up, as the Mpumalanga side seeks to turn their Currie Cup campaign around against the Vodacom Blue...

  • Steval Pumas week ahead and message from the coach

    Sep 6, 16 • 1193 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas week ahead and message from the coach

    Steval Pumas week ahead and message from the coach This week, the Steval Pumas will be mixing their intense training schedules with a variety of events around town, so Nelspruit locals should keep their eyes peeled for members of the squad. On Wednesday...

  • Steval Pumas medical report 5th September 2016

    Sep 5, 16 • 1927 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Steval Pumas medical report 5th September 2016

    Three Steval Pumas players picked up injuries in the tough match against Boland last Friday. Herewith the medical report from physiotherapist Luzahn Louw: New injuries: • Nardus van der Walt has a ruptured ACL and will have to undergo surgery. He will...

  • 14-man Steval Pumas fall to Boland

    Sep 5, 16 • 1927 Views • General News • • Comments Off on 14-man Steval Pumas fall to Boland

    Playing the majority of their Currie Cup fourth round match with 14 men, the Steval Pumas couldn’t prevent the Boland Cavaliers from running out to a 25-22 victory in Wellington on Friday, having to settle for two bonus points instead. Despite outscoring...