Super League A delivered a thrilling weekend of rugby, with several key results shaking up the top half of the log. Villager continued their strong run with a 45–30 away win over Brackenfell, scoring seven tries and securing a bonus point to stay firmly in second place. False Bay edged UCT 36–29 in a high-quality contest, with both teams scoring four or more tries, but the Bay’s win keeps them in third, while UCT remains sixth. Stellenbosch pulled off a narrow 17–13 home win over Hamiltons, a result that sees Maties climb to 12th and Hamiltons drop to fourth. Tygerberg’s 31–25 win over Union Milnerton keeps them in ninth, but just one point behind Van Der Stel, who lost 29–40 to SK Walmers. That win for SK Walmers strengthens their hold on fifth place. UWC impressed with a 46–31 win over Kuilsrivier, scoring seven tries and moving up to 13th, while Kuilsrivier remains second from bottom. With the top six race tightening, every point is now crucial.
In Super League B, Franschhoek edged CPUT 32–31 in a nail-biter away from home, keeping them at the top of the log with 51 points. Kraaifontein also picked up a solid 29–19 win over Collegians, staying hot on Franschhoek’s heels in second place. Bellville’s dominant 59–12 win over Kylemore, featuring nine tries, keeps them in third. Macassar’s 39–24 victory over NTK was another high-scoring affair, helping them stay in the top six. Hamlets narrowly beat Hamediehs 30–28, keeping their hopes alive in mid-table. These results have not shifted the top three, but the battle for fourth to sixth remains intense, with just a few points separating the contenders.
Super League C saw some big wins and a few surprises. Busy Bees ran in eight tries to beat Strand United 53–26, a result that helps them maintain momentum in the top half. Gardens earned a valuable 36–27 away win over Scottsdene, scoring five tries and moving up the log. Pniel Villagers were also in fine form, defeating Delft 50–24 with eight tries. Strand edged All Saints 34–29 in a tight contest, while Eersterivier beat Caledonian Roses 29–12. Atlantis picked up a solid 29–19 win over Violets, and Young Peoples held off Rangers 30–22. These results have tightened the mid-table standings, with several teams now within reach of the top six, while others will need to bounce back quickly to stay in contention.
In the Paarl Region, Lower Paarl continued their dominant season with a 19–8 win over Paarl Rangers, maintaining their position at the top of the standings. Riverstones also kept up the pressure with a 25–20 win over Young Standards. Both teams remain in the top two, with Lower Paarl slightly ahead. Paarl Rangers’ loss sees them remain third, but the gap to the top two has widened slightly. Young Standards, still near the bottom, will be looking to regroup in the coming weeks.
The Promotion League featured two close encounters. Rocklands edged Fisantekraal 30–29 in a thrilling one-point win, while Raithby held off Blue Stars United 22–18. These results help both Rocklands and Raithby climb the standings, with Rocklands now firmly in the top five. Fisantekraal and Blue Stars United remain mid-table but will be concerned about dropping further if results don’t turn around soon.
In Challenge Cup Pool A, Albions delivered a massive 112–0 win over Thistles, scoring 16 tries in the process. This emphatic victory cements their place at the top of the pool with a commanding points difference. Thistles, still without a point, remain at the bottom of the group.
Challenge Cup Pool B saw Blue Jets defeat Retreat 24–5, Silvertree hammer Cloetesville 65–19 with 11 tries, and GB Pioneers dominate Young Wesleys 53–0. These results keep Blue Jets at the top of the pool, with Silvertree and GB Pioneers close behind. Young Wesleys and Retreat remain winless and will need a turnaround to stay in the competition.
In Challenge Cup Pool C, Stel-Cor beat Khayelitsha 41–21, scoring seven tries to stay top of the group. Titans also picked up a 28–0 win over Blakes, keeping them in the top three. Khayelitsha and Blakes continue to struggle at the bottom of the pool.
Challenge Cup Pool D featured a high-scoring clash where Northerns edged Peninsula 39–34 in a six-try performance. Police also impressed with a 44–22 win over Young Stars, while Imiqhayi crushed Bishop Lavis 92–0. Northerns remain top of the group, with Peninsula and Police chasing closely. Bishop Lavis, still without a win, sits at the bottom.
Across the leagues, several trends are emerging. Villager, Franschhoek, and Lower Paarl continue their winning streaks and look like strong contenders for their respective titles. On the other hand, teams like Kuilsrivier, Thistles, and Bishop Lavis are struggling to get results and will be desperate to turn things around. High-scoring games were a feature this weekend, with multiple teams racking up over 40 points. The race for top six spots is heating up in almost every league, and with only a few rounds left, every bonus point and try could make the difference between playoffs and elimination.