The MTN Golden Lions opened up a four-point lead at the top of the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division log with the halfway mark of the competition looming. The team from Johannesburg remained the only unbeaten side in the competition after they beat the Toyota Free State Cheetahs on Saturday evening in Johannesburg, a day after the second-placed Sharks beat DHL Western … [Read more...] about Golden Lions Pull Ahead by 4 Points in Week 5 of the Absa Currie Cup
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DHL Western Province vs Vodacom Blue Bulls
It's the traditional North/South-derby in Cape Town on Saturday, with both DHL Western Province and the Vodacom Blue Bulls coming off good victories into this highly anticipated clash. These sides are the two most successful in the history of Absa Currie Cup, with 54 outright or shared titles between them out of the 70 times the Cup has been contested since 1892 (WP won the … [Read more...] about DHL Western Province vs Vodacom Blue Bulls
MTN Golden Lions vs Platinum Leopards
Facing the unbeaten and log leading MTN Golden Lions on the crest of the wave after two Absa Currie Cup victories will not be the easiest task for the Platinum Leopards. Thus far this season the Golden Lions have not only scored the most points (80), but also the most tries (11). The Leopards are on the other end of the table and have conceded the most points (87) and tries … [Read more...] about MTN Golden Lions vs Platinum Leopards
The Sharks vs Toyota Free State Cheetahs
Ball retention will be key for the Toyota Free State Cheetahs when they travel to Durban to face The Sharks on Saturday afternoon. According to Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske, his team only had themselves to blame for losing against the Vodacom Blue Bulls last week after they lead by 17-3 shortly before the break. The Sharks have also been solid this season and kicked off … [Read more...] about The Sharks vs Toyota Free State Cheetahs
Your Weekend’s Rugby Fixtures
It's North vs South in Cape Town this weekend as the Vodacom Blue Bulls face last year's Absa Currie Cup runners up, DHL Western Province, at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Both these sides recorded good victories last weekend and will be looking to build on that momentum at Newlands. In the other Absa Currie Cup Premier Division games of the weekend, the Toyota Free State … [Read more...] about Your Weekend’s Rugby Fixtures
