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 |
| 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.
