Pumas clinch Currie Cup catfight
A fast start gave the Pumas just enough of a lead as they repelled a Cheetahs fightback to clinch a tense Currie Cup clash in Bloemfontein on Friday evening.
A fast start gave the Pumas just enough of a lead as they repelled a Cheetahs fightback to clinch a tense Currie Cup clash in Bloemfontein on Friday evening.
The Lions earned a first win in the Currie Cup this season after beating fellow bottom-tablers Western Province at Ellis Park on Saturday evening.
Luther Obi scored two tries as Griquas ambushed the Cheetahs in the Currie Cup match in Kimberley on Saturday, snapping the Free Staters’ nine-match win streak.
The Pumas saw red and the Vodacom Bulls responded with 19 unanswered points in the second half to complete a thrilling comeback in a Currie Cup match at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night.
Follow the live Currie Cup action as Griquas host the unbeaten Free State Cheetahs in Kimberley.
Ruhan Nel scored a brace of tries to help the Stormers claim a late bonus-point win over the Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday and secure a home Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-final.
The Lions fought back to close their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign on a high with victory over Dragons at Rodney Parade on Saturday.
Cornal Hendricks scored three tries in Swansea on Friday as the Vodacom Bulls beat Ospreys to leapfrog into third in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship standings.
A gallant fightback from the Sharks fell short as Ulster punished the tourists for a slow start on Friday night.
The Vodacom Bulls survived two yellow cards and a second-half fightback from Griquas to reclaim pole position in the Currie Cup with victory at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night.