About
The new SA Rugby Under-23 Cup competition will kick off in March with teams from the four Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises - the Bulls, Lions, Sharks, and Stormers - facing off over a double-round of action, home and away, followed by the Final, which is scheduled for Saturday, 16 May.
The history
| Pos | Team | PL | W | L | D | PF | PA | DIFF | TF | TA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lions XV
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 10 |
| 2 |
DHL Stormers XXIII
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 |
Vodacom Bulls XV
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 27 | -3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 4 |
Hollywoodbets Sharks U23
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 45 | -28 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Lions XV
18 Apr | Ellis Park, Johannesburg
13:00
Hollywoodbets Sharks U23
DHL Stormers XXIII
18 Apr | DHL Stadium, Cape Town
16:00
Vodacom Bulls XV
SA Cup
Top teams on a collision course as SA Cup resumesThe SA Cup resumes this weekend following the Easter break, with the fifth round marking a significant point in the competition as the race for the four semi-final places and qualification to the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division gathers further momentum.
News
Positive early signs on impact of lowered tackle-height lawsSouth African rugby is showing encouraging early outcomes following the introduction of the lowered tackle-height laws, with initial data indicating a positive shift in reducing the severity and long-term impact of tackle-related catastrophic head, neck and spine injuries, SA Rugby announced on Thursday.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
Vodacom URC Awards 2025/26 honour game-changersAs the 2025/26 Vodacom URC season races toward its thrilling conclusion, the spotlight now turns to the individuals and teams who have defined this campaign. The Vodacom URC Awards are back, ready to celebrate the stars, the stories, and the moments that have made this season unforgettable.
Pick n Pay Women's Super League
De Bruin applauds Daisies and Pick n Pay WSL 1Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin complimented the players and management of the eight provincial sides that contested the 2026 Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1, saying that it provided the national coaching set-up with valuable insights and unearthed new talents.
Investec Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup
Near misses as SA teams’ European adventures endIt was a disappointing weekend for the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, and Hollywoodbets Sharks, as all three teams were squeezed out of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions, in the key Round of 16.
