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BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 09: Tapiwa Mafura of the Toyota Cheetahs during the Toyota Challenge match between Toyota Cheetahs and Emerging Ireland at Toyota Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images)

Cheetahs, Pumas to tackle Irish in SA

Currie Cup champions the Cheetahs, 2022 winners Pumas and the Griffons will face Emerging Ireland and Super Rugby’s Force in the Toyota Challenge in October.

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 24: Lundi Msenge of the Airlink Pumas during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Airlink Pumas and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Mbombela Stadium on March 24, 2023 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images)

SA Cup rivals do battle in final

The SA Cup will conclude with what promises to be a thrilling final between Griquas and the Pumas when the top-two teams in the new competition meet in Kimberley on Saturday.

Jimmy Stonehouse during a Pumas training session

Stonehouse ‘stumped’ by Currie Cup saga

Pumas boss Jimmy Stonehouse is concerned that local players aren’t “in the loop” about MyPlayers’ dispute with SA Rugby and Sareo over their welfare in the Currie Cup.

Toyota Cheetahs celebrating during the 2023 Currie Cup Final between the Cheetahs and the Pumas at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, Free State on 24 June 2023 © Charle Lombard/BackpagePix

New format for Currie Cup

The Currie Cup is set to step away from a joint leaderboard this year and divide the eight Premier Division teams into two pools in a radical overhaul of the domestic tournament.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 25: Scrum general view during the SuperSport Rugby Challenge match between Cell C Sharks XV and Border Bulldogs at Jonsson Kings Park Stadium on May 25, 2019 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Sharks secure Border, Pumas partnership

The Sharks have reportedly finalised a strategic deal with Border and the Pumas, aiming to bring financial stability and support to its fellow South African rugby unions.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock (14308921q) Vodacom Bulls vs Union Bordeaux-Begles. Devon Williams of the Vodacom Bulls on his way to scoring a try despite Romain Buros of the Bordeaux-Begles Investec Champions Cup Round 4, Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa - 20 Jan 2024

Bulls complete star signing

The Vodacom Bulls have reportedly secured the services of Pumas playmaker Devon Williams on a permanent basis.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by SteveHaagSports/INPHO/Shutterstock (14161677av) Vodacom Bulls vs Scarlets. Devon Williams of the Vodacom Bulls BKT United Rugby Championship, Johannesburg, Pretoria, South Africa - 22 Oct 2023

Bulls star signing eager to stay

Fullback Devon Williams, currently on loan from the Pumas to the Vodacom Bulls, has expressed his desire to make the move to Loftus Versfeld a permanent one.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 24: Cheetahs celebrating during the Currie Cup, Premier Division final match between Toyota Cheetahs and Airlink Pumas at Toyota Stadium on June 24, 2023 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Currie Cup goes orange once again

Cheetahs fans revelled as the fireworks streaked into the Bloemfontein sky on Saturday night after Free State beat the Pumas in the #CurrieCup final.

Cheetahs crowned Currie Cup champs

Flyhalf Ruan Pienaar kicked 10 points to help the Cheetahs clinch a pulsating Currie Cup final against the Pumas at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday night.

‘Easy’ for Pumas skipper to follow Willie

Shane Kirkwood is poised to emulate DHL Stormers loose forward Willie Engelbrecht and capture a hallmark move in his career after Saturday’s Currie Cup final.