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Highlights

August 5, 2019
Video: Massive Currie Cup upset in Mbombela

Highlights of the Currie Cup match between the Phakisa Pumas and Cell C Sharks at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, where the defending champions were shocked by a spirited display by the Lowvelders.

LATEST TOURNAMENTS NEWS
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Comfortable home wins for SA teams in openers...

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship kicked off with two wins from four for the South African teams, with the DHL Storm...

2
Vodacom URC kicks off with a bang this weekend...

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship returns this weekend for its fifth edition and while the four South African franch...

3
Naka Bulls aiming for Pick n Pay Gold Cup ‘three-p...

Defending champions Naka Bulls will begin their quest to win an unprecedented third straight Pick n Pay Gold Cup title w...

4
Northam Platinum partners with Pick n Pay Gold Cup...

Northam Platinum Holdings has been confirmed as a proud partner of the Pick n Pay Gold Cup, which kicks off this Saturda...

5
Suzuki Griquas congratulated on historic victory...

The 2025 Carling Currie Cup reached its thrilling conclusion at Ellis Park on Saturday, where Suzuki Griquas emerged vic...

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Jaguares XV into First Division semi-finals

The Jaguares XV cemented their place in the semi-final stages of the Currie Cup First Division this weekend as they earned their fifth successive victory in the competition, while the Valke and Down Touch Griffons also remained on track for top-four finishes.

Western Province Women book home final

Defending SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial champions, Western Province, booked a rewarding home final in the competition this weekend as they outplayed neighbours, Boland, 28-0 in Worcester in the penultimate pool round of the A Section.

Tafel Lager Griquas back on top in Currie Cup

Tafel Lager Griquas reclaimed the top spot on the standings in the Currie Cup with a bonus point 37-15 victory against the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, seriously denting the Pretorians’ playoff aspirations.

Phakisa Pumas shock Cell C Sharks in Currie Cup

The Phakisa Pumas put in a spirited second half performance as they caused one of the big upsets in the Currie Cup when they defeated the defending champion Cell C Sharks 27-20 in Nelspruit on Saturday for their first win of the 2019 season.

Erasmus satisfied with outcome of Bok camp in Auckland

SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, said the Springboks achieved what they set out to do as they concluded their training camp in New Zealand with a final field session at the Ponsonby Rugby Club ground in Auckland on Friday morning.

Boks eye Championship title, but focus on the big picture

The Springboks are under no illusions about the massive challenge they will face on Saturday when they play Argentina in the final round of the 2019 Castle Lager Rugby Championship in Salta.

Pumas will have their tails up in Salta - Mbonambi

The Springboks are preparing for a massive challenge against Argentina in Salta, and Bongi Mbonambi knows they can expect a warm welcome at the Padre Ernesto Martearena Stadium on Saturday.

Goosen, Cairns to lead SA Schools teams in U18 Int'l Series

Border hooker Jacques Goosen will lead the SA Schools team, and DHL Western Province No 8 Jarod Cairns has been appointed captain of the SA Schools A team for for forthcoming Under-18 International Series, which kicks off in Stellenbosch on Friday.

Ten years of top class U18 international rugby in SA

What does Siya Kolisi, Zain Davids, Phendulani Buthelezi, Owen Farrell, Billy Vunipola, Jefferson Poirot and Adam Beard have in common?

Springboks reshuffle front row for Pumas Test

Tendai Mtawarira (loosehead prop), Bongi Mbonambi (hooker) and Trevor Nyakane (tighthead prop) will pack down in the Springbok front row when South Africa face Argentina in the third and final Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter in Salta on Saturday.

Jaguares XV into First Division semi-finals

The Jaguares XV cemented their place in the semi-final stages of the Currie Cup First Division this weekend as they earned their fifth successive victory in the competition, while the Valke and Down Touch Griffons also remained on track for top-four finishes.

Boks eye Championship title, but focus on the big picture

The Springboks are under no illusions about the massive challenge they will face on Saturday when they play Argentina in the final round of the 2019 Castle Lager Rugby Championship in Salta.

Tournaments

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Comfortable home wins for SA teams in openers

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship kicked off with two wins from four for the South African teams, with the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls victorious on home soil while the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Lions lost on the road.

 
September 28, 2025

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Vodacom URC kicks off with a bang this weekend

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship returns this weekend for its fifth edition and while the four South African franchises are without a number of Springboks, they will have a strong start in sight in the cross-hemisphere competition.

 
September 25, 2025

Pick n Pay Gold Cup

Naka Bulls aiming for Pick n Pay Gold Cup ‘three-peat’

Defending champions Naka Bulls will begin their quest to win an unprecedented third straight Pick n Pay Gold Cup title when the “FA Cup” of South African club rugby kicks off this weekend at 16 venues across the country.

 
September 25, 2025

Partner News

Northam Platinum partners with Pick n Pay Gold Cup

Northam Platinum Holdings has been confirmed as a proud partner of the Pick n Pay Gold Cup, which kicks off this Saturday, 27 September at 16 venues across the length and breadth of South Africa.

 
September 23, 2025

Carling Currie Cup

Suzuki Griquas congratulated on historic victory

The 2025 Carling Currie Cup reached its thrilling conclusion at Ellis Park on Saturday, where Suzuki Griquas emerged victorious against the Fidelity ADT Lions in a final that showcased everything magnificent about South African rugby.

 
September 22, 2025

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