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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


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


Champions Again: Springboks Survive Late Scare to Seal Back-to-Back Titles
In a tense and memorable finale at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, the Springboks edged Argentina 29-27 on Saturday to clinch the 2025...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 6, 20253 min read


Potch Dorp Rugby’s Second Team Heads into Crucial Semi-Final Against Northam Wolves
Following a mixed set of results in recent league matches, the Potchefstroom Dorp Rugby Club’s second team has earned a spot in the...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 14, 20252 min read
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