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This week’s Castle Lager Pirates Grand Challenge Feature Match sees WITS hosting Alberton, promising another exciting encounter as both teams look to secure vital points. The match will take place at the well-maintained WITS pitch, known for providing ideal playing conditions that should allow both teams to showcase their best rugby. Alberton comes into this …

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In an electrifying Castle Lager Pirates Grand Challenge Feature Match at Bill Jardine Stadium, Raiders triumphed over Wanderers with a 37-33 victory. This highly anticipated game marked Raiders’ first home match of the year, and they didn’t disappoint, shocking Wanderers in the first quarter with a blistering 24-0 lead. Wanderers were left chasing ghosts as …

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In a nail-biting Round 5 Feature Match of the Castle Lager Pirates Grand Challenge, WITS emerged victorious with a narrow 17-15 win over Wanderers. The closely contested match saw both teams having opportunities to clinch the game late in the second half, keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. …

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Tonight, WITS will host Wanderers in the Castle Lager Pirates Grand Challenge Feature Match, promising an intense and competitive showdown. With both teams bringing their A-game, this match is set to be a highlight of the season.   WITS enters this match with a mixed record, having played two games and securing one win. They …

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Wanderers showed their dominance and clinched a resounding 60-24 victory over Roodepoort in last week’s Castle Lager Pirates Grand Challenge Feature Match. Held at Wanderers’ home ground, the match was a testament to the host’s dominant gameplay, which saw Roodepoort forced to defend deep in their half for the majority of the game.   From …

Wanderers Assert Dominance in Convincing Victory Over Roodepoort Read More »

Tonight’s Castle Lager Pirates Grand Challenge Feature Match is set to be a gripping encounter as SA Debt Roodepoort faces off against Wanderers at the Wanderers grounds. Both teams boast formidable packs of forwards, promising a highly physical matchup that is sure to captivate fans.   Coming off a nearly victorious game against UJ last …

Wanderers and Roodepoort Clash in Round 4 Read More »

One of rugby’s young analytical minds, Neil Kalify, Is a self made man. A self-made man is he who comes from unpromising circumstances, who is not born into privilege and wealth, and yet by his own efforts, by pulling himself up by the bootstraps, manages to become a great success in life. Neil Kalify confesses …

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In a thrilling encounter at Greenhills Stadium, Randfontein secured a hard-fought 33-20 victory over the defending champions, Pirates, in last week’s Castle Lager Pirates Grand Challenge Feature Match. Despite what the final score might suggest, the match was closely contested for the majority of the match, with Randfontein only pulling away towards the end. The …

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Tomorrow’s match between Randfontein, affectionately known as Teine, and Pirates, also known as the Rats, is the Feature Match for week 3 in the Castle Lager Pirates Grand Challenge. This North vs West derby is set to take place at the historic Greenhills Stadium in Randfontein, adding a scenic backdrop to a rivalry rich with …

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On a chilly Friday evening, Pirates secured a 28-7 victory over Alberton in week 2’s Feature Match of the Castle Lager Pirates Grand Challenge. Despite a strong start from Alberton that disrupted Pirates’ initial game plan, Pirates gradually asserted their dominance, displaying superior physicality and fitness throughout the match. Alberton opened the game vigorously, with …

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