The Vodacom Blue Bulls were comprehensively beaten by 35-7 by DHL Western Province at DHL Newlands on Saturday evening and were the only team in the third round of Absa Currie Cup that did not collect a try-scoring bonus point. The home team were simply too good and physical up front as they raced to a 21-7 lead at the break, thanks to fine tries by their captain Tiaan … [Read more...] about DHL Western Province 35 (21) Vodacom Blue Bulls 7 (7)
week 3
MTN Golden Lions 53 (29) Platinum Leopards 36 (15)
With 10 minutes to go in this Absa Currie Cup encounter at Coca-Cola Park in Johannesburg, the scores were tied at 36-36. But then the MTN Golden Lions cut loose and scored 17 unanswered points to win comfortably in the end, by 53-36. The MTN Golden Lions stared strongly and lead by 29-15 at the break, but the Platinum Leopards deserve credit for never giving up in this … [Read more...] about MTN Golden Lions 53 (29) Platinum Leopards 36 (15)
The Sharks 43 (31) Toyota Free State Cheetahs 34 (17)
A bonus point try in the 21st minute by Springbok Sevens speedster Sibusiso Sithole gave the impression The Sharks were going to run away with their Absa Currie Cup encounter against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs at Mr Price Kings Park in Durban, but the Free Staters never gave up and pushed the KwaZulu-Natalians all the way as they eventually won by 43-34. It was one of … [Read more...] about The Sharks 43 (31) Toyota Free State Cheetahs 34 (17)
Ford Pumas 33 (7) GWK Griquas 40 (34)
Five tries in the last 25 minutes of the first half were enough for GWK Griquas to put away the Ford Pumas at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, despite the home team never giving up in a thrilling match on Friday evening. The team from Kimberley won by 40-33. In total 10 tries were scored in this match, which Griquas all but sealed before the break, when they lead by 34-7. … [Read more...] about Ford Pumas 33 (7) GWK Griquas 40 (34)
Week 3 of the Absa Currie Cup
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
