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Playoff Bound! Valiant Leopards Secure Semi-Final Spot After Gritty Win in East London
The Leopards have officially booked their ticket to the Carling Currie Cup First Division semi-finals! In a high-stakes, nerve-wracking final league encounter, the boys from Potchefstroom showed champion-style defensive grit to hold on for a hard-fought 17-14 away victory over the Border Bulldogs at Sisa Dukashe Stadium on Saturday. With a playoff spot hanging in the balance, the Leopards got off to a flying start. Flyhalf Jandre Burger calmed early nerves by slotting a penal

Karen Scheepers
Jul 152 min read


Olen Park Magic Returns: Leopards Edge Valke in a Breathless Clance!
The Leopards finally broke their agonizing streak of close defeats, securing a breathless 48-45 victory over the high-flying Valke at Olen Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. After falling short by single-digit margins in three consecutive matches, the Potchefstroom-based side stood firm in a chaotic, high-scoring affair to claim their first win of the Carling Currie Cup First Division campaign. It was a rollercoaster battle from start to finish. The first half proved to be a fre

Karen Scheepers
Jul 73 min read


Leopards Suffer Late Heartbreak Against Eastern Province
The Leopards’ streak of agonizingly close defeats continued on Saturday, June 27, 2026, as they fell 40-32 to Eastern Province at the Bergsig Special School. Despite holding the lead deep into the second half, a late surge by the hosts denied the Leopards what would have been a well-deserved victory. The boys from Potchefstroom showed immense grit in the first half. Tries from Siniothando Tshontsyi and captain Jason Alexander, paired with the accurate boot of flyhalf Jandre B

Karen Scheepers
Jun 303 min read


So Close Yet So Far: Leopards Denied in Welkom Thriller
For the second week running, the Leopards suffered a heartbreaking single-point defeat in the Carling Currie Cup First Division. On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the Potchefstroom-based side pushed the defending champions to the absolute limit before falling 39-38 in a dramatic clash at the Down Touch Investments Stadium. The Leopards executed a brilliant first-half game plan to shock the hosts on their own turf. Tries from Siniothando Tshontsyi, Shaun-Christian Baxter, and Brando

Karen Scheepers
Jun 222 min read


Heartbreak at Olen Park: 14-Man Leopards Fall Just Short in Thrilling Currie Cup Opener
The Leopards’ Carling Currie Cup First Division campaign got off to an agonizing but action-packed start on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Despite a valiant, high-scoring effort at Olen Park, the Leopard's suffered a narrow 44-38 defeat at the hands of a ruthless Dotsure SWD Eagles side. The match was a classic tale of two halves, heavily influenced by discipline. The Leopards roared out of the starting blocks in front of their home crowd, showcasing brilliant attacking flair. Shau

Karen Scheepers
Jun 153 min read
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