About
The SA Rugby Under-21 Cup is back after pandemic-related disruptions in the last few seasons. In 2022, the Vodacom Bulls, Toyota Cheetahs, Leopards, Lions, Cell C Sharks and DHL Western Province battled it out for the SA Rugby Under-21 Cup, with the competition taking place over a single round of matches from the weekend of 19/20 August until the Final on 21 October, where the Vodacom Bulls beat the Lions in Pretoria.
The history
In 2020, only five Under-21 teams took part in the SA Rugby Provincial U21 Championship, which was held at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg in October, after the resumption of the local season following the pause due to COVID-19. The champions from 2019, the Vodacom Bulls, successfully defended their title against the hosts, the Lions, as well as DHL Western Province, the Toyota Cheetahs and Cell C Sharks.
| Pos | Team | PL | W | L | D | PF | PA | DIFF | TF | TA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vodacom Bulls U21
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 185 | 112 | 73 | 28 | 15 | 21 |
| 2 |
DHL Western Province U21
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 167 | 108 | 59 | 25 | 17 | 19 |
| 3 |
Lions U21
|
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 117 | 115 | 2 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
| 4 |
Leopards U21
|
5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 117 | 147 | -30 | 18 | 21 | 10 |
| 5 |
Cell C Sharks U21
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 90 | 121 | -31 | 13 | 17 | 10 |
| 6 |
Toyota Cheetahs U21
|
5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 95 | 168 | -73 | 13 | 26 | 5 |
| There are currently no fixtures available. |
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
Sharks and Lions name teams for SaturdayThe Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions have named their teams for their crucial Vodacom United Rugby Championship clashes on Saturday, as both sides aim to keep alive their hopes of reaching the playoffs.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
South African teams return to action in EuropeThe four South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams will resume their duties in the competition with a spring in their step this weekend after qualifying for the playoff rounds of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge last weekend in a rewarding outcome for the domestic franchises.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
Bulls, Stormers name sides for Friday encountersThe Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers have named their sides for Friday's two Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounters when they line up against Scarlets and Ulster respectively.
European Professional Club Rugby
SA teams deserve their spot at Europe's top tableIf the opening rounds of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup are anything to go by, the South African franchises have certainly made a massive impression first up.
European Professional Club Rugby
All five SA teams qualify for European playoffsWith the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup pool rounds concluded, the five South African franchises now know exactly who they will face in their playoff matches in 10 weeks’ time in the European showpieces.
