{
  "id": 6006149,
  "title": "Griquas roar into Currie Cup final as Pumas survive thriller against Cheetahs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/griquas-roar-into-currie-cup-final-as-pumas-survive-thriller-against",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T17:23:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/rugby/currie-cup/2026-09-06-griquas-roar-into-currie-cup-final-as-pumas-survive-thriller-against-cheetahs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Currie Cup final will see the Griquas host the Pumas at Kimberley on Saturday, September 12. The defending champions put on an impressive display in Kimberley, running riot over a young Lions side 52-12. Pieter Bergh's side has been dominant throughout the tournament, finishing atop the log after winning six consecutive league matches. They secured the final spot at home, and they proved they were worthy of it with another commanding performance. In Bloemfontein, the Pumas survived a thrilling encounter against the Cheetahs, winning 27-24. Flyhalf Clinton Swart's crucial penalty ensured the victory after the Cheetahs took an early lead with two tries. The Pumas coach, Jimmy Stonehouse, celebrated heartily at the final whistle, expressing his relief and delight. The victory was a tough one for Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn, who had previously lost to the Pumas by 52-26 in Nelspruit. Despite that defeat, Steyn's team had been expected to bounce back in the playoffs. However, the Cheetahs were unable to do so, and they now face the defending champions in Kimberley. Griquas aim to complete a dominant season by retaining the Currie Cup on home soil.",
  "summary": "Griquas underlined their title credentials with a ruthless demolition of the Lions, in Sunday's Currie Cup semi-final while the Pumas edged the Cheetahs in a tense Bloemfontein thriller.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Currie Cup result: Griquas run riot to book final berth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/currie-cup-result-griquas-run-riot-to-book-final-berth",
        "published": "2026-09-06T14:38:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Griquas crush Lions 52-12 to storm into Currie Cup final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/griquas-crush-lions-52-12-to-storm-into-currie-cup-final",
        "published": "2026-09-06T19:38:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}