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SA RUGBY UNDER-21 SHIELD

Sanlam Boland were crowned champions of the SA Rugby U21 Shield after a pulsating final against the Griffons in Cerers. Nine provincial teams were divided into two sections - South comprising of Boland, Border, Eastern Province and SWD; and North, featuring the Pumas (2023 champions), Griffons, Griquas, Valke and Limpopo. Teams in the South Section played three home and three away matches (six in total) and in the North a single round (four in total). At the conclusion of the league phase, the two teams with the highest number of log points contested the semi-finals within their sections, and the two winners progressed to the final.

The history

SA Rugby Under-21 Shield 2024 table
NORTH
Pos Team PL W L D PF PA DIFF TF TA PTS
1
Griquas U21
4 3 1 0 159 112 47 24 15 15
2
Griffons U21
4 2 1 1 202 152 50 31 23 14
3
Limpopo U21
4 2 1 1 154 145 9 21 23 13
4
Valke U21
4 1 2 1 132 206 -74 20 32 9
5
Pumas U21
4 0 3 1 131 163 -32 20 23 6

SOUTH
Pos Team PL W L D PF PA DIFF TF TA PTS
1
Sanlam Boland U21
6 5 1 0 263 175 88 40 26 26
2
Border U21
6 3 3 0 216 142 74 32 21 20
3
Eastern Province U21
6 3 3 0 210 176 34 32 25 18
4
SWD U21
6 1 5 0 116 312 -196 16 48 6

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RESULTS

26 Oct|Ceres Sportground, Ceres

Sanlam Boland U21

52 - 52

Griffons U21

19 Oct|Kimberley Rugby Club, Kimberley

Griquas U21

39 - 40

Griffons U21

19 Oct|Boland Park, Worcester

Sanlam Boland U21

29 - 26

Border U21

Tournaments

Women's Premier Division

All eyes on the Capital on Saturday

A replay of last year’s Women’s Premier Division final in Pretoria highlights the second round of the 2025 competition, with the Bulls Daisies welcoming DHL Western Province to Pretoria on Saturday.

Rugby World Cup 2027

Seven host cities for RWC '27 in Australia confirmed

As anticipation builds around the globe, World Rugby has officially unveiled the seven host cities that will welcome fans from around the globe for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, taking place in Australia from 1 October to 13 November, 2027.

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Mixed fortunes for SA teams in thrilling round

It was a case of mixed fortunes for the four South African teams as the Vodacom United Rugby Championship returned to action this past weekend, with the Vodacom Bulls continuing to stamp their authority, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks also earned a valuable away win to stay close to the top teams on the table.

Women's Premier Division

Daisies, Dames and WP lay down early markers

Defending Women’s Premier Division champions, the Bulls Daisies, opened the 2025 competition with a runaway victory on Saturday, while Sanlam Boland Dames, DHL Western Province and Border Ladies all secured first round wins at home.

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

No holding back for SA teams as Vodacom URC returns

The South African teams will give everything on Saturday when they return to Vodacom United Rugby Championship duty for the first time this year, with a mouthwatering Jukskei derby kicking off the action in 2025.