Another weekend of close matches

In Super League A, Helderberg continued their strong run with a convincing 54–13 home win over St Georges on 24 May. Scoring eight tries, they secured a bonus point and moved up to fourth on the log with 31 points. Villager also impressed with a 36–12 home victory over False Bay, maintaining their second-place position with 35 points. Meanwhile, UCT and Durb-Bell played to a thrilling 33–33 draw, with both teams earning five points due to high try counts. SK Walmers edged Union Milnerton 40–31 away, keeping themselves in the top six. Kuilsrivier, however, suffered a 20–38 home defeat to Van Der Stel, leaving them at the bottom of the table and still struggling to gain momentum this season.

Super League B saw some tight contests and notable shifts. Goodwood narrowly defeated Collegians 41–38 in a high-scoring away match, keeping them at the top of the table with 34 points. Primrose secured a dominant 49–28 home win over Vineyards, moving them into the top six. Belhar also climbed up the log with a 34–24 away win over Hamediehs, thanks to a five-try performance. Macassar and Kraaifontein shared the spoils in a 26–26 draw, both teams earning four points. Franschhoek edged Hamlets 38–26 at home, keeping their mid-table hopes alive. Kylemore’s struggles continued with a heavy 78–26 away loss to CPUT, leaving them winless and at the bottom of the standings.

In Super League C, Young Peoples continued their unbeaten run with a 41–27 home win over Caledonian Roses, scoring six tries and maintaining their position at the top of the table. Strand United impressed with a 37–7 home win over Eersterivier, climbing into the top ten. Strand edged Pniel Villagers 31–24 in a close contest, while Busy Bees bounced back with a narrow 20–17 win over Langa. Rangers beat Delft 20–10 away, keeping their momentum going. Gardens also secured a solid 27–6 home win over Atlantis, moving them into the top four. Scottsdene Central maintained their top-three position with a 37–7 win over Eersterivier last week and remain a strong contender.

In the City League, Manenberg Rangers edged Silverleaf 25–13 at home, solidifying their unbeaten record and climbing to third place. Masiphumelele narrowly beat Blue Jets 29–25 in a tight contest, moving them up to second on the log. Morning Star continued their impressive form with a 23–13 away win over Silvertree, keeping them at the top of the table. Elsies River United dominated Blakes 98–3 in a massive home win, scoring 16 tries and earning a full five points. These results have created a tight race among the top four, with Morning Star, Masiphumelele, and Manenberg Rangers all within striking distance of each other.

In the Southern League, Watsonia continued their unbeaten streak with a commanding 62–17 away win over Northerns, scoring ten tries and staying at the top of the log. Young Stars thrashed Titans 78–0, maintaining their second-place position with a strong points difference. Young Wesleys edged Rocklands 31–27 in a close home match, keeping themselves in the top five. Retreat defeated Lagunya 17–5 away, climbing into the top six. Fisantekraal also secured a 28–15 away win over Peninsula, staying in the top three and showing consistent form.

In the Paarl Region, Drakenstein edged Simondium 31–22 in a competitive match, moving up to third on the log. Paarl Rangers beat Riverstones 23–18, keeping their top-three hopes alive. Lower Paarl maintained their unbeaten record with a 32–17 away win over Young Gardens, while Violets Paarl defeated Young Standards 29–20. These results have tightened the race in the top half of the table, with Lower Paarl leading the pack.

Across the leagues, teams are beginning to find rhythm as the season progresses. Several clubs are now on winning streaks, including Watsonia, Young Peoples, and Morning Star, while others like Kylemore and Titans continue to struggle without a win. High-scoring matches were a theme this weekend, with standout performances from Elsies River United and Young Stars. The log standings are becoming increasingly competitive, especially in Super League B and the City League, where just a few points separate multiple teams in the top six. Coaches will be focusing on consistency and bonus points as the margins tighten in the weeks ahead.