The Golden Lions were crowned SARU EBJ Mining Construction Northern Sub-Union champions on Friday after a hard-fought 32-22 victory over hosts the Leopards in the final at Profert Olën Park in Potchefstroom. The match was the climax of three days of action at the home of Leopards rugby, with the eight-team tournament featuring the best uncontracted players registered to … [Read more...] about Golden Lions win SARU Northern Sub-Union tournament
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Bekker out of World Cup
Springbok lock forward Andries Bekker will undergo ankle surgery on Tuesday and has consequently been ruled out of contention for the Rugby World Cup. The 27-year-old, 2.08m lock was one of a number of players who missed selection for the Springboks' first Castle Tri-Nations squad of the season because of injury. Following further evaluation it has been decided that Bekker … [Read more...] about Bekker out of World Cup
EP Kings and Boland Cavaliers Look to Cement Winning Streaks in Absa Currie Cup First Division
In the Absa Currie Cup First Division, Regent Boland Cavaliers and the EP Kings will be looking to build on their victories from the first round when they hit the road for the first time this season. Both games are on Friday. Welkom is the destination for Boland, where they face the Tasol Solar Griffons. The team from the Cape winelands lost badly on their last visit to the … [Read more...] about EP Kings and Boland Cavaliers Look to Cement Winning Streaks in Absa Currie Cup First Division
Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Toyota Free State Cheetahs
Their heavy defeat in Durban last week (35-16) would've given the Vodacom Blue Bulls enough motivation to set the record straight against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon. Last season, the Free Staters beat the team from Pretoria twice and one has to go back to the Absa Currie Cup final of 2009 for the Vodacom Blue Bulls last victory over the … [Read more...] about Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Toyota Free State Cheetahs
GWK Griquas vs MTN Golden Lions
After having to fight hard to beat the Ford Pumas in Johannesburg last weekend, the MTN Golden Lions have a tough encounter in Kimberley at 15:00 on Saturday afternoon. GWK Griquas are notoriously tough opponents on their home track and after their draw at DHL Newlands last weekend, the Peacock Blues will be looking ahead to another good performance against a more fancied … [Read more...] about GWK Griquas vs MTN Golden Lions
