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Exciting start to first division
The Absa First Division kicked off to an exciting start this weekend after 15 tries were scored during the opening two games of the 2010 competition. Read full article

Griffons canter to easy win
The Griffons cantered to an easy 43-8 (halftime 17-3) win over the Valke in a Currie Cup First Division match played at the North West Stadium in Welkom on Saturday. Read full article

Kings down Bulldogs
The Eastern Province Kings continued their recent domination over the Border Bulldogs as they romped to a 42-28 victory in their Absa Currie Cup First Division match in East London on Friday. Read full article

Bolla moves to Boland
Former Western Province Springbok scrumhalf Bolla Conradie, will turn out for the Boland Kavaliers in the Absa Currie Cup's First Division next season. Read full article

Lerm and Williams ring the changes
SWD Eagles coach Johann Lerm made two changes from the team that lost last weekend's First Division final against the Pumas for Saturday's promotion/relegation rugby match against the Leopards Read full article

Pumas romp home in First Division final
The Pumas won the Currie Cup First Division title when they beat the SWD Eagles 47-19 (halftime 21-9) in a one-sided final played at the Puma stadium in Witbank on Friday. Read full article

Eagles coach says Pumas are favourites
SWD Eagles coach Johann Lerm said his team will go into Friday evening’s Absa Currie Cup First Division final against the Pumas in Witbank as underdogs. Read full article

Pumas make midfield changes
The Pumas changed their midfield and loose forward combinations for their First Division final against the Eagles at Witbank on Friday night. Read full article

Tough weeks ahead for SWD Eagles
Three tough weeks await the SWD Eagles as they face the Pumas on Friday in the First Division final at Witbank before facing the Leopards in the first of two promotion/relegation matches at Potchefstroom. Read full article

Eagles to face Pumas in final
The SWD Eagles will play the Pumas in the final after they beat defending champions the Griffons 31-18 (halftime 11-8) in a highly entertaining match played at Outeniqua Park in George on Friday night. Read full article

Late Puma tries see off Elephants challenge
Two late tries by the Pumas saw them to a 31-18 (half-time 16-10) victory over a fiercely committed BA Mighty Elephants side in their Absa Currie Cup First Division semifinal in Witbank on Friday. Read full article

Teams gear up for First Division semifinals
SWD Eagles coach Johann Lerm has made several changes to his team, but is still positive that his side will defeat the Griffons in Friday’s Absa Currie Cup First Division semifinal match in George. Read full article

Gorgonzola confident Eagles can be beaten
Griffons rugby coach Oersond Gorgonzola made two changes for Friday's First Division semifinal match against the South Western District Eagles at Outeniqua Park. Read full article

Eagles ring changes for semi
South Western District Eagles coach Johann Lerm has opted for a new halfback pairing as well as a new front row for Friday's First Division semifinal rugby match against the Griffons at Outeniqua Park. Read full article

Div 1 semifinalists confirmed
The 2009 Absa Currie Cup First Division semifinalists have been confirmed with the Pumas set to host the Mighty Elephants in Witbank while the Griffons will travel to George to face the SWD Eagles. Read full article

Border cruise to home win over Valke
The Border Bulldogs emerged victorious from their bottom of the table ABSA Currie Cup First Division meeting with the Valke in East London on Saturday, running out 39-15 winners. Read full article

Eagles secure home advantage
Six penalties from former Bok flyhalf Gaffie du Toit gave the SWD Eagles a home semifinal in the Currie Cup First Division after they held on to beat the Mighty Elephants 18-16 (halftime 9-3) Read full article

Gaffie back on the Eagles side
Johann Lerm opted for former Gaffie du Toit - and not Ricardo Croy - at flyhalf when he announced his side for Saturday's crucial match against the Elephants at Outeniqua Park. Read full article

Full-strength Pumas for Griffons match
The Pumas face the Griffons in a probable play-off dress-rehearsal in Welkom on Saturday with Tiaan Marx again wearing the number 10-jersey with regular flyhalf Valentine van Wyk starting from the bench Read full article

SWD Eagles move into second position
The SWD Eagles ended round nine in the Absa Currie Cup First Division in second position on the log following their comprehensive 78-28 victory over the Valke in Kempton Park on Saturday. Read full article