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

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

High-performance rugby coach and veteran Riaan van Straten hybrid athlete has officially launched his international crowdfunding campaign via BackaBuddy following his qualification for the Deadly Dozen World Championships in London. Image: BackaBuddy Representing the Leopards Rugby Union as a professional coach for over 22 years, this marks a monumental transition from the technical sidelines to the global athletic stage. Competing in the highly competitive Masters Solo (40–4

The rugby department of Technical High School Klerksdorp (THS Klerksdorp) has officially announced a major sports achievement following the provincial selection of junior rugby player Gomolemo Makune. Image; Technical High School Klerksdorp Makune has been formally named in the final squad of the Under-16 Leopards (Luiperds) team to compete at the prestigious national Grant Khomo Rugby Week. His inclusion recognizes his high-performance work rate, commitment, and technical gr

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

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

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

Financial planning is underway for the upcoming Under-15 regional rugby tour, with the team scheduled to compete at the U/15 Leopards Week in Wolmaransstad. The tournament is set to take place from Friday, 26 June until Sunday, 28 June 2026. The tour cost has been finalized at R3,850 per player, covering essential logistical requirements for the three-day event. Sponsorship Request for Team Attire In an effort to keep the base costs manageable for the families of individual p

The official squad for the Leopards U/18 LSEN (Learners with Special Educational Needs) rugby team has been finalized, with Boeta Johnson from Die Wilge High School in Potchefstroom appointed as the team captain. Image: Freddie Horn The squad is scheduled to participate in the national U/18 LSEN Craven Week Rugby Tournament, which will take place in East London, Eastern Cape, from 25 to 30 June 2026. Tournament Participation Costs To facilitate the team's participation in the

The rugby fields of Potch were the site of an intense physical battle on Saturday, 21 March , as Potchefstroom Dorp 1stes took on a determined Impala side. In a match defined by razor-thin margins and high-stakes momentum shifts, the home side managed to secure a vital 34–33 victory . This one-point thriller mirrored the intensity of previous encounters between these two rivals, proving once again that whenever these teams meet, every tackle and every conversion carries imm

🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 🏉 The Leopards Rugby Women produced a breathtaking display of attacking rugby this past weekend,...

🏉 🌟🏉 🌟🏉 🌟🏉 🌟🏉 🌟 Chris Nunu, a learner at Potchefstroom High School for Boys, is making waves on the rugby field. He recently...