About
DHL Western Province were crowned champions of the SA Rugby Under-21 Cup after finishing the season on a perfect note, winning all seven their matches. The Capetonians beat the Fidelity ADT Lions in the Final in Cape Town. In 2022, the Vodacom Bulls won the competition. The other teams who participated in 2023 were the Toyota Cheetahs, Leopards and Hollywoodbets Sharks.
The history
| Pos | Team | PL | W | L | D | PF | PA | DIFF | TF | TA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
DHL Western Province U21
|
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 241 | 92 | 149 | 37 | 12 | 25 |
| 2 |
Fidelity ADT Lions U21
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 191 | 133 | 58 | 27 | 19 | 20 |
| 3 |
Hollywoodbets Sharks U21
|
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 125 | 82 | 43 | 18 | 13 | 15 |
| 4 |
Vodacom Bulls U21
|
5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 143 | 158 | -15 | 22 | 22 | 9 |
| 5 |
Leopards U21
|
5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 110 | 197 | -87 | 16 | 30 | 7 |
| 6 |
Toyota Cheetahs U21
|
5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 89 | 237 | -148 | 12 | 36 | 5 |
| There are currently no fixtures available. |
Fidelity ADT Lions U21
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Hollywoodbets Sharks U21
Currie Cup
Currie Cup gets new window in major revamp for local seasonThe Currie Cup has been given a new window and a new format in a makeover that will allow all 14 unions to play for the coveted gold trophy from 2025 onwards as well as more provincial rugby action to be broadcast by SuperSport, having received unanimous approval from SA Rugby’s members at Friday’s General Council meeting in Cape Town.
News
Tackle safety law changes for school and club rugby agreedNew laws to make rugby safer at school and club level were approved by the members of the South African Rugby Union at a general council meeting on Friday.
European Professional Club Rugby
SA teams gear up for fresh European challengeThe five South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup will be geared up for a fresh challenge this weekend as they enter round one of the respective European competitions, which will mark the beginning of the internationals season for the Toyota Cheetahs, and a mental switch from the Vodacom United Rugby Championship for the other four teams.
European Professional Club Rugby
Depth, strategy key to SA teams' campaigns in EuropeGreater depth, and strategic squad choices for away games are playing an increasing part of how South African franchises are approaching their tasks in both the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup this season.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
Strong statement from Munster as focus moves to EuropeLeinster scored at the death in Galway to stay on top of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log, but it was Munster who made out the strongest statement in round seven at the focus now turns to the Investec Champions Cup.
