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The Hollywoodbets Sharks were crowned the SA Rugby U21 Cup champions of 2025 after recording a big victory over the Fidelity ADT Lions in the Final in Durban on 18 October. In 2024, DHL Western Province successfully defended their title against the Lions - who eliminated WP in the one semi-final - in Johannesburg. The other teams who participated in 2025 were the Vodacom Bulls, who were knocked out in the semi-final by the eventual champions, as well as the Toyota Cheetahs, and Leopards.
The history
| Pos | Team | PL | W | L | D | PF | PA | DIFF | TF | TA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
DHL Western Province U21
|
10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 514 | 273 | 241 | 76 | 43 | 43 |
| 2 |
Hollywoodbets Sharks U21
|
11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 483 | 341 | 142 | 71 | 51 | 41 |
| 3 |
Vodacom Bulls U21
|
10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 428 | 314 | 114 | 63 | 46 | 36 |
| 4 |
Fidelity ADT Lions U21
|
11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 449 | 392 | 57 | 67 | 55 | 36 |
| 5 |
Toyota Cheetahs U21
|
10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 241 | 551 | -310 | 37 | 82 | 15 |
| 6 |
Leopards U21
|
10 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 264 | 508 | -244 | 41 | 78 | 9 |
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Hollywoodbets Sharks U21
63 - 31
Fidelity ADT Lions U21
Pick n Pay Women's Super League
Eyes on Cape Town and Gqeberha in round fourThe only two undefeated sides in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1, the Isuzu Bulls Daisies and DHL Western Province, collide in a fourth round match that is most likely going to determine hosting rights for the final, which is less than a month away, on 4 April.
News
Marvellous Marx makes it a memorable doubleSpringbok hooker Malcolm Marx capped off fantastic 2025 season when he added the prestigious SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year Award to his World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year accolade, which he received late last year, while Nadine Roos did the double by being named SA Rugby Women’s Player of the Year for a second successive season at the SA Rugby Awards, presented by FNB on Thursday.
SA Cup
Third season of SA Cup kicks off this weekendThe third instalment of the popular SA Cup kicks off this weekend and promises to offer an early indicator of who will be in the hunt for the coveted top four positions that secure a place in this year’s Carling Currie Cup Premier Division.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
Lions claim SA Shield in thrilling derby roundThe Fidelity Securedrive Lions claimed the SA Shield for the first time in a gripping round of local Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies on Saturday as they defeated the DHL Stormers in a dramatic match in Johannesburg, while the Vodacom Bulls made a strong statement against the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Pretoria, which saw both Gauteng sides hold onto their spots in the top eight.
Pick n Pay Women's Super League
Daisies and WP still undefeated in WSL 1The Isuzu Bulls Daisies and DHL Western Province retained their unbeaten status in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 this weekend, while the Golden Lions won their first game of the season, but the third round was not kind to the Sanlam Boland Dames, who came up short in Pretoria.
