{"id":267844,"date":"2025-07-30T14:42:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T12:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/?p=267844"},"modified":"2025-07-30T14:42:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T12:42:05","slug":"kimberley-rugby-club-clinces-frances-baard-region-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/kimberley-rugby-club-clinces-frances-baard-region-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Kimberley Rugby Club clinces Frances Baard Region Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Under the roaring cheers of a sold-out crowd in Hartswater on Saturday, 26 July, the final of the Frances Baard Cup was played.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two fierce rivals, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KimberleyRugbyClub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kimberley Rugby Club<\/a> (KRC) and Hartswater Rugby Club, met for this final showdown at 19:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hartswater, as hosts and fierce competitors, fought tooth and nail, giving everything. KRC, however, was relentless, displaying resilience, strategic brilliance, and unwavering focus. The game surged back and forth, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With seconds remaining on the clock and the score deadlocked at 26-30, KRC launched a decisive move. They snapped the ball just inches from Hartswater\u2019s grasp and crossed the line to score the winning try &#8211; sealing a dramatic victory with a final score of 33-30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The crowd erupted in thunderous applause, not just for the victory but for the display of true sportsmanship, resilience, and heart. It was a game that embodied the very essence of rugby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/frances-baard-rugby-region-dominates-griquas-regional-championships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Romeo Syfers,<\/a> chairperson of the Frances Baard Rugby Region, praised both teams and the vibrant community that supported them, &#8220;Tonight, we witnessed greatness,\u201d he declared. \u201cKimberley Rugby Club, you fought with fire and spirit to the very end. Hartswater, your supporters &#8211; over 823 strong &#8211; stood behind you with unwavering loyalty. You hosted an outstanding final, and your community\u2019s passion made this night unforgettable. The support from everyone here, including the lively potjiekos competition, truly shows the heart of our region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" data-attachment-id=\"267845\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/kimberley-rugby-club-clinces-frances-baard-region-cup\/krc_56947\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/KRC_56947.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,785\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kimberley Rugby Club\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Team members of the Kimberley Rugby Club in good spirit after winning the Frances Baard Cup. With them, on the right, is Romeo Syfers, chairperson of the Frances Baard Rugby Region. Photo: Supplied&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Team members of the Kimberley Rugby Club in good spirit after winning the Frances Baard Cup. With them, on the right, is Romeo Syfers, chairperson of the Frances Baard Rugby Region. 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With them, on the right, is Romeo Syfers, chairperson of the Frances Baard Rugby Region. Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-matches\">More matches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Also on Saturday, at 15:00, KRC faced off against Young Tigers Rugby Club in Kimberley in a Griquas Super League clash. Young Tigers beat KRC by 43-26. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Kempton Park the Avbob Griquas women team took on the Valke women team in a SA Rugby Women&#8217;s First Division Competition. The Griquas won by 58-17. This match was described as a brilliant attacking display and rock-solid teamwork. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On 25 July, Suzuki Griquas lost by 28-49 against Airlink Pumas in a first Currie Cup match which took place in Nelspruit. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On Saturday, 3 August, Griquas and Sanlam Boland Cavaliers will meet at 15:00 at the Suzuki Stadium in Kimberley. Visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GriquasRugby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Facebook <\/a>for more information. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"268012\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/kimberley-rugby-club-clinces-frances-baard-region-cup\/72fe4970-c2f9-4182-9ff1-4b660c81776d\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/72fe4970-c2f9-4182-9ff1-4b660c81776d.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"960,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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