About
The SA Rugby Under-21 Shield was contested by Eastern Province, Griffons, Griquas, Pumas, Valke and SWD following the withdrawal of Boland, Border and Limpopo. The competition ran from 19/20 August over a single round of matches to the final on 15 October, when the Griffons beat the Valke in Welkom.
The history
| Pos | Team | PL | W | L | D | PF | PA | DIFF | TF | TA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Griffons U21
|
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 235 | 90 | 145 | 31 | 12 | 24 |
| 2 |
Valke U21
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 185 | 130 | 55 | 25 | 12 | 20 |
| 3 |
SWD U21
|
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 135 | 164 | -29 | 16 | 21 | 14 |
| 4 |
Eastern Province U21
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 180 | 183 | -3 | 23 | 27 | 12 |
| 5 |
Griquas U21
|
5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 81 | 159 | -78 | 9 | 21 | 5 |
| 6 |
Pumas U21
|
5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 140 | 230 | -90 | 18 | 29 | 3 |
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Women's Premier Division
Top teams surge ahead in Premier Division raceDHL Western Province won big to maintain their lead at the top of the standings while the Bulls Daisies and Border Ladies claimed bonus-point victories in the fourth round of the Women’s Premier Division staged over the weekend.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
Munster victory could prove major boostThe Vodacom United Rugby Championship final was played at the right venue as the competition continues its outreach into Africa, but Munster taking the trophy home to Ireland might be good for the tournament going forward.
Currie Cup
The 2023 Currie Cup Bulletin #24The Cell C Sharks claimed a big victory in Welkom to move to the top of the Currie Cup Premier Division standings, while the Fidelity ADT Lions and Vodacom Bulls secured important wins to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
Munster score late try to snatch title in Cape TownMunster earned their first Vodacom United Rugby Championship title since 2011 in front of a record crowd of over 56 300 fans as they scored a late try to deny hosts, the DHL Stormers, their second title in a row, thanks to a narrow 19-14 victory in an intense Grand Final in Cape Town on Saturday night.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
DHL Stormers eye back-to-back Vodacom URC titlesThe DHL Stormers will channel all their energy into Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship decider with the hope of winning back-to-back titles when they host Irish giants, Munster, in the Grand Final in Cape Town.
