It was a dramatic and action-packed weekend in Super League A, with several clubs making significant moves on the log. Durb-Bell continued their dominance with a massive 68–22 away win over UWC, scoring 10 tries in the process and maintaining their top spot with 59 log points. UWC, despite scoring four tries and earning a bonus point, remain in 13th place and will be eager to bounce back. UCT had a solid 12–5 home win over Tygerberg, a result that helped them hold onto 6th place, while Tygerberg dropped to 9th. Stellenbosch had a mixed week, losing narrowly to Villager 15–20 midweek but bouncing back with a 29–26 win over Helderberg. This sees Stellenbosch climb to 10th, while Helderberg drops to 11th. Hamiltons and False Bay played to a 17–17 draw in a tight contest, keeping Hamiltons in 4th and False Bay in 3rd. Meanwhile, St Georges cam out on top over Kuilsrivier with a 43–34 away win, although both teams remain at the bottom of the table with just 10 points each.
In Super League B, Primrose secured a strong 36–21 home win over CPUT, scoring five tries and moving up the standings. Collegians also impressed with a dominant 46–19 away win over Hands and Heart, scoring eight tries and climbing into the top 6. Franschhoek edged Kraaifontein 7–5 in a low-scoring affair, and Hamlets added another win midweek with a 26–19 result over Hands and Heart. Belhar’s 28–0 win over Kylemore (not included in commentary) keeps them in contention. The biggest mover was Collegians, who now sit comfortably in the top half, while Hands and Heart’s back-to-back losses see them slipping down the table.
Super League C saw some high-scoring encounters, with All Saints putting on a dominant display in their 55–7 win over Langa, scoring nine tries. Rangers were equally impressive, beating Eersterivier 41–7 with five tries. Busy Bees held off Strand 41–29 in a try-fest, scoring seven tries to Strand’s five. Scottsdene edged Caledonian Roses 32–26 in a close match, with both teams scoring four or more tries. Gardens secured a 26–12 win over Delft, also earning a bonus point. These results saw All Saints and Rangers solidify their positions near the top of the log, while Langa and Eersterivier continue to struggle near the bottom.
In the Promotion League, Watsonia continued their unbeaten run with a 21–7 win over Elsies River United, keeping them at the top of the log with 19 points. Raithby Universals also maintained pressure with a 17–5 win over Masiphumelele, while Sir Lowrians comfortably beat Fisantekraal 25–6. Morning Star added a 22–5 win over Rocklands to stay in the top half. These results see Watsonia, Raithby Universals, and Blue Stars United (who were idle this week) forming a tight top three, while Fisantekraal remain winless and at the bottom of the table.
In Challenge Cup Pool B, Blue Jets made a statement with a 43–24 away win over Cloetesville, scoring seven tries and climbing to the top of the pool with 17 points. Cloetesville, despite scoring four tries, couldn’t match the pace and now sit in 5th place. In Pool C, Windmeul United continued their unbeaten run with a 22–12 win over Faure, scoring four tries and staying at the summit with 15 points. Faure, now with just one win from four matches, remain in 4th place and will need to regroup quickly to stay in contention.
Across the leagues, several trends are emerging. Durb-Bell and Watsonia are both on impressive winning streaks, showing consistency and attacking flair. On the other hand, teams like Fisantekraal and Kuilsrivier are still searching for form, struggling to convert performances into points. High-scoring matches were a theme this weekend, particularly in Super League C and the Challenge Cup, where attacking rugby was on full display. The tight draw between Hamiltons and False Bay was a standout defensive battle, while St Georges’ win over Kuilsrivier was a rare upset at the bottom of Super League A. Coaches will be focusing on defensive structures and discipline as the season enters its final stretch.