challenge cup

History beckons for Sharks at Twickenham

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The Sharks succeeded in their quest to become the first South African team to advance to the semi-final of the Challenge Cup competition.  For the first time, a South African team will contest a last-four clash in the prestigious European club tournament after John Plumtree’s charges beat fellow URC side Edinburgh in a thrilling quarter-final … Read more

Perfect Pienaar powers Cheetahs to big away win

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Ruan Pienaar was perfect from the tee in Cheetahs’ 33-15 win over Zebre Parma in their EPCR Challenge Cup opener at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on Saturday.  ALSO READ | Cheetahs targeting Challenge Cup last 16 MATCH RECAP The former South African international kicked four penalties and three conversions – tallying 18 points – as … Read more