About
In 2020, only five Under-21 teams take part in the SA Rugby Provincial U21 Championship, which takes place at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg in October. The champions from 2019, the Vodacom Blue Bulls, will defend their title against the hosts, the Xerox Lions, DHL Western Province, Toyota Free State and Cell C Sharks.
The history
| Pos | Team | PL | W | L | D | PF | PA | DIFF | TF | TA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vodacom Blue Bulls U21
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 144 | 77 | 67 | 22 | 9 | 15 |
| 2 |
Xerox Lions U21
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 142 | 83 | 59 | 15 | 12 | 14 |
| 3 |
Toyota Free State U21
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 99 | 117 | -18 | 15 | 16 | 9 |
| 4 |
DHL Western Province U21
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 115 | 163 | -48 | 17 | 23 | 5 |
| 5 |
Cell C Sharks U21
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 108 | 168 | -60 | 14 | 23 | 4 |
| There are currently no fixtures available. |
News
Ulster on top after Edinburgh routUlster claimed the top spot in Conference A of the Guinness PRO14 on Monday as they delivered a dominant performance at Murrayfield to defeat Edinburgh 43-14.
Tournament news
Carling Currie Cup Review - Round 1It was a weekend of high drama in the first round of the Carling Currie Cup as the Vodacom Bulls snatched a thrilling win over DHL Western Province, Xerox Lions got past Tafel Lager Griquas in a weather-affected clash and a free-scoring Cell C Sharks eased past Phakisa Pumas in Durban.
Match report
Xerox Lions get past Tafel Lager Griquas in weather-affected clashThe Xerox Lions squeezed a hard-fought 20-17 win out over hosts, Tafel Lager Griquas, in a weather-affected Carling Currie Cup Round One match in Kimberley on Saturday. The team from Jozi were handed the win when an approaching thunder storm forced the players off the field just five minutes into the second half and when the storm did not subside 30 minutes later, the match was called.
Match report
Vodacom Bulls snatch thrilling win over DHL Western ProvinceThe Vodacom Bulls showed nerves of steel and massive character to defeat DHL Western Province 22-20 in their Carling Currie Cup round-one clash played at DHL Newlands on Saturday evening.
Preview
Carling Currie Cup Preview – Round 1There will be a rejuvenated sense of energy this weekend as the local rugby season switches to the next chapter with the opening round of the Carling Currie Cup, with three matches to be broadcast live on SuperSport.
