Pumas

Nelspruit · South Africa

Pumas

The Phakisa Pumas are a South African rugby union team based in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. They compete in the Currie Cup representing the Mpumalanga Rugby Union.

Form

2W 3L last 5

Upcoming Fixtures

Currie Cup · AWAY

@ Lions

Sat, 25 Jul

15:00 SAST

Currie Cup · AWAY

@ Boland Cavaliers

Sun, 02 Aug

15:00 SAST

Currie Cup · AWAY

@ Bulls

Sat, 08 Aug

15:05 SAST

Currie Cup · HOME

vs Stormers XXIII

Sat, 15 Aug

17:00 SAST

Currie Cup · HOME

vs Griquas

Fri, 21 Aug

15:00 SAST

All fixtures →

2026 season record

Played

Won

Drawn

Lost

50%

Win rate

163

Points for

122

Against

+41

Diff

Pumas have played 4 matches in 2026, winning 2 and losing 2. They have scored 163 points and conceded 122, a differential of +41.

Recent Results

17 Jul · HOME

vs Sharks

24 – 26

LOSS

14 Jun · HOME

vs Romania A

46 – 26

WIN

10 Jun · HOME

vs Lusitanos

57 – 24

WIN

05 Jun · HOME

vs Black Lion

36 – 46

LOSS

05 Sept · AWAY

@ Sharks

13 – 19

LOSS

All results →

Pumas News

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Sharks XV vs Pumas Currie Cup 2026: 26-24 Thriller

The Sharks edged a gutsy Pumas side 26-24 in Nelspruit. Renaldo Bothma breaks down a Currie Cup thriller that went right to the wire.

1d ago

currie_cup

Pumas vs Sharks XV Currie Cup 2026: Tim Swiel Returns

Tim Swiel is back at the Sharks XV for the Currie Cup 2026 opener against the Pumas. Here's why his return could be the difference at Mbombela.

4d ago

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Border 14-54 Pumas: Craven Week 2026 Report

The Pumas thrashed Border 54-14 at Grey High School in a dominant FNB U18 Craven Week 2026 display on Thursday, 9 July in Gqeberha.

09 Jul

craven_week

Griquas 43-29 Pumas: Craven Week 2026 Day 1

Griquas beat Pumas 43-29 in a thrilling FNB U18 Craven Week 2026 match at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Tuesday 7 July.

07 Jul

South African Teams

Bulls Stormers Sharks Lions Cheetahs Western Province Griquas Boland Cavaliers

Frequently asked questions

When do the Pumas play next?

The Pumas are next in action away to Lions on Saturday, 25 July, kick-off 15:00 SAST at Emirates Airline Park.

Which competitions do the Pumas play in?

The Pumas compete in the Currie Cup.

Where do the Pumas play their home games?

The Pumas play their home matches at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.