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The Citizen
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Watch: No clear favourite for the Currie Cup 2025 title
The Currie Cup has seen four different winners in five seasons, including the Pumas in 2022 – a true underdog success story that injected fresh energy and drama into the competition. Only the Vodacom Blue Bulls have been repeat winners – the during South Africa's Covid-19 lockdown in 2020 and 2021. But since then, it's been a bit of a lottery underlining the unpredictable nature of South Africa's oldest rugby competition. Also read: One more before I'm done – Scarra In the 2020 season, which had been extended due to the pandemic, it was the Bulls who edged the Sharks 26-19 in a tense and tight final at Loftus Versfeld. Going into the final quarter, it looked for all money that the Sharks would claim another title with a healthy 10-point margin. But the home side staged a famous comeback. In the 2021 season, the Blue Bulls backed up their title-winning credentials – but this time the result was far more emphatic. The Bulls retained the cup with a commanding 44–10 win over the Sharks – the biggest ever winning margin in a Currie Cup final. The 2022 Currie Cup final saw two unlikely teams contest for top honours. Griquas hosted the Pumas, looking to win the Currie Cup for the first time in 52 years. But the Pumas – in their very first final – showed their class to defeat their hosts 26-19 and claim the silverware. In 2023, the defending champion Pumas again showed good, consistent form throughout the competition and deservedly made it into their second consecutive final. But on that day, they couldn't quite match the Free State Cheetahs who were 25-17 victors in Bloemfontein. And then in 2024, in slippery conditions at Ellis Park, the Lions were looking to cap an impressive Currie Cup campaign and looked to have done enough when they scored and converted to take the lead five minutes from full-time. But Springbok Jordan Hendrickse's 59m penalty in injury time, snatched victory away from the home side. The post Currie Cup 2025: No clear favourite for the title appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
NDTV
16 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Keylor Navas To Join UNAM Pumas After Brief Stint In Argentina With Newell's Old Boys
Ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas is set to transfer to the UNAM Pumas of the Mexican league after a six-month stint in Argentina with Newell's Old Boys. The 38-year-old Navas signed a two-year deal last January with Newell's Old Boys, but he received an offer from Pumas two weeks ago. The Argentinian club on Monday said it will receive $2 million as part of the transfer deal. Pumas is yet to make an official announcement. Navas missed the first two league matches in Argentina, the first due to sickness sickness and the second because he asked to be left on the bench. 'Commitment, professionalism, and respect for the club's values are non-negotiable,' Newell's Old Boys said. 'To achieve our goals, it is essential that each member pulls in the same direction, always prioritizing the team over the individual.' Newell's, Lionel Messi's boyhood club, is based in Rosario, 300 kilometers (186 miles) northeast of Buenos Aires. Navas signed with Newell's Old Boys after finishing his second spell with Paris Saint-Germain, where he made just six appearances in all competitions. In a previous stint at PSG, he played four seasons and helped the club secure two French league titles. Navas made his professional debut with Saprissa in Costa Rica in 2005 and began his European career four years later with Albacete. He then moved to Levante and signed with Real Madrid for the 2014-15 season. With Real Madrid, Navas won a league title and a Super Cup, as well as three Champions League titles.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Keylor Navas to join Pumas after a brief stint in Argentina with Newell's Old Boys
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas is set to transfer to the UNAM Pumas of the Mexican league after a six-month stint in Argentina with Newell's Old Boys. The 38-year-old Navas signed a two-year deal last January with Newell's Old Boys, but he received an offer from Pumas two weeks ago. The Argentinian club on Monday said it will receive $2 million as part of the transfer deal. Pumas is yet to make an official announcement. Navas missed the first two league matches in Argentina, the first due to sickness sickness and the second because he asked to be left on the bench. 'Commitment, professionalism, and respect for the club's values are non-negotiable,' Newell's Old Boys said. 'To achieve our goals, it is essential that each member pulls in the same direction, always prioritizing the team over the individual.' Newell's, Lionel Messi's boyhood club, is based in Rosario, 300 kilometers (186 miles) northeast of Buenos Aires. Navas signed with Newell's Old Boys after finishing his second spell with Paris Saint-Germain, where he made just six appearances in all competitions. In a previous stint at PSG, he played four seasons and helped the club secure two French league titles. Navas made his professional debut with Saprissa in Costa Rica in 2005 and began his European career four years later with Albacete. He then moved to Levante and signed with Real Madrid for the 2014-15 season. With Real Madrid, Navas won a league title and a Super Cup, as well as three Champions League titles. ___ AP soccer:
Winnipeg Free Press
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Keylor Navas to join Pumas after a brief stint in Argentina with Newell's Old Boys
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas is set to transfer to the UNAM Pumas of the Mexican league after a six-month stint in Argentina with Newell's Old Boys. The 38-year-old Navas signed a two-year deal last January with Newell's Old Boys, but he received an offer from Pumas two weeks ago. The Argentinian club on Monday said it will receive $2 million as part of the transfer deal. Pumas is yet to make an official announcement. Navas missed the first two league matches in Argentina, the first due to sickness sickness and the second because he asked to be left on the bench. 'Commitment, professionalism, and respect for the club's values are non-negotiable,' Newell's Old Boys said. 'To achieve our goals, it is essential that each member pulls in the same direction, always prioritizing the team over the individual.' Newell's, Lionel Messi's boyhood club, is based in Rosario, 300 kilometers (186 miles) northeast of Buenos Aires. Navas signed with Newell's Old Boys after finishing his second spell with Paris Saint-Germain, where he made just six appearances in all competitions. In a previous stint at PSG, he played four seasons and helped the club secure two French league titles. Navas made his professional debut with Saprissa in Costa Rica in 2005 and began his European career four years later with Albacete. He then moved to Levante and signed with Real Madrid for the 2014-15 season. With Real Madrid, Navas won a league title and a Super Cup, as well as three Champions League titles. ___ AP soccer:
Associated Press
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Keylor Navas to join Pumas after a brief stint in Argentina with Newell's Old Boys
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas is set to transfer to the UNAM Pumas of the Mexican league after a six-month stint in Argentina with Newell's Old Boys. The 38-year-old Navas signed a two-year deal last January with Newell's Old Boys, but he received an offer from Pumas two weeks ago. The Argentinian club on Monday said it will receive $2 million as part of the transfer deal. Pumas is yet to make an official announcement. Navas missed the first two league matches in Argentina, the first due to sickness sickness and the second because he asked to be left on the bench. 'Commitment, professionalism, and respect for the club's values are non-negotiable,' Newell's Old Boys said. 'To achieve our goals, it is essential that each member pulls in the same direction, always prioritizing the team over the individual.' Newell's, Lionel Messi's boyhood club, is based in Rosario, 300 kilometers (186 miles) northeast of Buenos Aires. Navas signed with Newell's Old Boys after finishing his second spell with Paris Saint-Germain, where he made just six appearances in all competitions. In a previous stint at PSG, he played four seasons and helped the club secure two French league titles. Navas made his professional debut with Saprissa in Costa Rica in 2005 and began his European career four years later with Albacete. He then moved to Levante and signed with Real Madrid for the 2014-15 season. With Real Madrid, Navas won a league title and a Super Cup, as well as three Champions League titles. ___ AP soccer:
