About
The Vodacom Bulls beat DHL Western Province in the final of the SA Rugby Under-19 Cup competition on Friday, 17 October 2025 in Pretoria, to reclaim the title they lost to the Fidelity ADT Lions in 2025. Before being dethroned by their neighbours, the men from Pretoria were the champions for three consecutive seasons. They were unbeaten in 2025 and were joined in the single round of matches by WP, the Lions, the Hollywoodbets Sharks, Toyota Cheetahs and Leopards U19 sides.
The history
| Pos | Team | PL | W | L | D | PF | PA | DIFF | TF | TA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vodacom Bulls U19
|
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 227 | 102 | 125 | 36 | 13 | 25 |
| 2 |
DHL Western Province U19
|
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 208 | 118 | 90 | 31 | 18 | 16 |
| 3 |
Fidelity ADT Lions U19
|
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 191 | 118 | 73 | 28 | 18 | 16 |
| 4 |
Hollywoodbets Sharks U19
|
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 137 | 152 | -15 | 19 | 22 | 15 |
| 5 |
Cheetahs U19
|
5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 107 | 206 | -99 | 16 | 32 | 6 |
| 6 |
Leopards U19
|
5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 108 | 282 | -174 | 16 | 43 | 3 |
| There are currently no fixtures available. |
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.
