Thirty seven tries were scored during a high action weekend of Absa Currie Cup Premier Division action as DHL Western Province, The Sharks, the MTN Golden Lions and GWK Griquas all recorded bonus point victories. Adding the 33 tries scored in the three Absa Currie Cup First Division matches on Friday, a total of 70 tries were scored across the country this weekend, amounting … [Read more...] about Week 3 of the Absa Currie Cup
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Ekhaya – A Home Away From Home
The Minister of Sport and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, has called on South Africans to unite and rally behind the Springboks and our athletes as they prepare to represent the country at the forthcoming Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and the All Africa Games in Mozambique. The Minister made his call to action on Friday morning at Freedom Park in Pretoria where he launched the … [Read more...] about Ekhaya – A Home Away From Home
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
