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DHL Western Province successfully defended their SA Rugby Under-21 Cup title after travelling to Johannesburg, where they beat the table-topping Fidelity ADT Lions, who were unbeaten over a double round of action in the season up to that point, by 53-36 in the final. It was a repeat of the 2023 final, which was played in Cape Town. The other teams who participated in 2024 were the Vodacom Bulls, Toyota Cheetahs, Leopards and Hollywoodbets Sharks.
The history
Leopards U21
03 May | Olen Park, Potchefstroom
12:00
Vodacom Bulls U21
Cheetahs U21
03 May | Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein
12:15
Fidelity ADT Lions U21
DHL Western Province U21
03 May | City Park, Cape Town
12:30
Hollywoodbets Sharks U21
Fidelity ADT Lions U21
36 - 53
DHL Western Province U21
Fidelity ADT Lions U21
29 - 18
Hollywoodbets Sharks U21
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
Smiles all around as SA teams bag full houseThe South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises produced a weekend of rugby to smile about as all four teams emerged victorious in their round 16 clashes, which saw the Vodacom Bulls and Hollywoodbets Sharks cement their playoff spots and remain in the top four, while the DHL Stormers leapt into sixth place on the standings.
SA Cup
Pumas go top as SA Cup top four race heats upThe Airlink Pumas broke Suzuki Griquas’ remarkable unbeaten run in the SA Cup with a close-fought 39-35 win in Nelspruit on Friday evening to move to the top of the standings after the seventh round, while there were valuable victories for the Toyota Cheetahs, Sanlam Boland Kavaliers and NovaVit Griffons, who all strengthened their positions in the race for Carling Currie Cup Premier Division qualification.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
All to play for as quarter-finals approach rapidlyNo love will be lost in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend as the four South African sides continue to pin their hopes on victories to stay in the race for quarter-final spots or the best possible log positions with only three rounds of pool matches remaining.
SA Cup
Top two on a collision course in huge SA Cup clashCan the Airlink Pumas break Suzuki Griquas' incredible unbeaten run in the SA Cup when the two top teams on the log – and last year’s finalists – clash in Nelspruit on Friday evening, and who between the Toyota Cheetahs and Valke will prevail on Saturday in Bloemfontein?
EPCR Challenge Cup
Lyon confirmed as host of 2027 EPCR FinalsEPCR confirmed on Thursday that Lyon in France has been chosen as the host city for the prestigious 2027 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals weekend, when OL Stadium will welcome tens of thousands of fans for an unforgettable weekend of rugby's premier international club competitions.
