The final rounds of the WP Club Rugby regular season have produced drama across every league, with only one fixture remaining before the attention shifts to the Top Six Championship rounds in Super League A, B, and C. While most teams have completed their fixtures, one critical match remains — UCT vs Villager in Super League A this coming Wednesday — which will officially lock in the final standings. Across the board, clubs are jostling for position, with momentum and log points both proving decisive in the race toward the business end of the season.
In Super League A, the playoff race tightened dramatically over the past week. Hamiltons claimed a valuable 15–5 win over UCT in a match that featured just three tries and plenty of defensive grit. UCT had already endured a midweek 28–22 loss to Brackenfell, and their position in the top six now hangs in the balance. SK Walmers continued their rise with an impressive 38–21 victory over Stellenbosch, crossing the line five times and climbing into fifth place. Villager maintained their log lead with a composed 24–12 away win at Union Milnerton, while Van der Stel edged UWC 21–15 to move into seventh — just one point behind UCT. With Stellenbosch and UWC sitting level on 31 points, the final standings will be decided when Villager host UCT in midweek. A bonus-point win for either side could push Van der Stel into the top six, depending on outcomes, making this the most decisive fixture of the regular season.
In Super League B, high-scoring games continued to define the competition. CPUT pulled off a narrow 28–26 win over Hamediehs, with both teams scoring four tries and taking a point each from the encounter. Collegians secured a thrilling 51–46 away win over Hamlets in a match that saw 16 tries and constant lead changes. Primrose strengthened their playoff position with a 34–22 victory over NTK, while Goodwood edged Vineyards 29–26 to stay in contention. These results have left the log extremely tight, with several teams still mathematically in the hunt for a top six finish. Collegians’ recent form has made them serious late challengers, while Hamlets, despite scoring heavily, have struggled to keep opponents out and could find themselves just short when the dust settles.
Super League C saw Rangers deliver one of the most emphatic wins of the weekend — a dominant 58–15 home triumph over Busy Bees, racking up eight tries in the process. Pniel Villagers also impressed with a 34–22 win over Atlantis, with both teams scoring four tries in a fast-paced encounter. Rangers have surged up the table with that result and now look well placed for a spot in the Top Six Championship. With points still tight across the middle of the table, bonus points may prove crucial in final standings, as teams await confirmation of the last playoff positions.
In the Promotion League, Raithby Universals continued their strong form with a 37–15 win away to Rocklands, scoring six tries and moving into second on the table. Watsonia maintained their unbeaten record with a composed 39–17 win at Blue Stars United, tightening their grip on top spot. Morning Star edged Sir Lowrians 20–14 in a close affair, and Fisantekraal got over the line 16–12 against Masiphumelele. The battle for semi-final positions remains fierce, with Watsonia, Raithby, and Morning Star all peaking at just the right time.
Meanwhile, in Challenge Cup Pool C, Windmeul United stayed unbeaten with a narrow 24–21 win over Excelsior, scoring four tries to three in another close contest. Windmeul now sit comfortably at the top of the pool with 20 log points, while Excelsior, despite the loss, hold onto third and remain in the hunt, though Titans and Faure are closing fast.
Across all divisions, form and fitness are now as important as log points. Villager, SK Walmers, Watsonia, and Windmeul United have all built serious momentum as the league transitions to the next phase. In contrast, clubs like UCT, Stellenbosch, and Hamlets have stumbled at the wrong moment, leaving their playoff hopes reliant on other results. With only the top six from Super League A, B, and C moving forward into the Championship Rounds, the final standings are set to be confirmed this week.
The spotlight now shifts to Wednesday night, where UCT travel to face Villager in the final outstanding fixture of the regular season. The result of that clash will determine the last place in the Super League A top six — and officially open the door to knockout rugby.