The action in Super League A this past weekend saw some thrilling encounters. UCT edged Kuilsrivier by a single point in a nail-biting 23–22 away win, keeping UCT in the hunt for a top-six spot. Brackenfell bounced back with a strong 46–35 home victory over Stellenbosch, climbing slightly up the standings. False Bay secured a tight 34–30 win over UWC, while Villager dominated SK Walmers 64–26, scoring an impressive 10 tries to earn a bonus point. Helderberg continued their good form with a 50–27 away win over Union Milnerton, helping them stay in the top four. Durb-Bell maintained their unbeaten run, beating Van Der Stel 52–24 at home, and remain top of the log. As a result of these matches, Villager moved firmly into the top six, while Kuilsrivier slipped further down the standings.
Turning to Super League B, the competition remains fierce. Hands and Heart claimed a solid 29–20 away win over Kylemore, keeping Kylemore rooted at the bottom. Kraaifontein showed their strength with a 47–14 win over Bellville, maintaining their unbeaten record. Goodwood continued their dominance, defeating CPUT 40–20 away, and remain top of the table. Franschhoek edged Primrose 27–20 in a tight contest, while Hamlets narrowly beat Belhar 33–31, moving up into the top six. Macassar and Collegians played out a thriller, with Macassar winning 32–31 away. Hamediehs pulled off a high-scoring 42–36 win over NTK. These results saw Hamlets climb into the top six, while Belhar dropped out.
In Super League C, All Saints continued their unbeaten run with a 24–10 home win over Caledonian Roses, maintaining their top spot. Pniel Villagers edged Rangers 24–21 in a close match, while Scottsdene defeated Violets 24–17 to stay in contention for a top-four finish. Gardens impressed with a 32–22 away win over Eersterivier, while Delft dominated Atlantis 36–5, scoring five tries to secure a bonus point. Strand United and Strand played to a 22–22 draw, leaving both teams sharing points. All Saints remain firmly at the top, while Gardens moved into the top six with their win.
Meanwhile, in the City League, Manenberg Rangers pulled off a thrilling 27–24 home win over Masiphumelele, while Silverleaf crushed Young Ideas 57–7 away, scoring eight tries and securing a bonus point. These results helped Silverleaf climb into the top five, while Young Ideas remain at the bottom without a win. Manenberg Rangers’ victory also sees them move up the standings, now pushing into the top four.
In the Paarl Region, Paarl Rangers continued their dominance with a 28–0 win over Perel United (no comment on 28–0 matches), while Young Gardens edged Young Standards 24–22 in a tight affair. Riverstones beat Drakenstein 32–24, and Lower Paarl defeated Violets Paarl 22–17. These results see Lower Paarl strengthening their position in the top three, while Drakenstein slipped slightly down the log.
In the Southern League, Rocklands continued their unbeaten streak with a 41–14 home win over Fisantekraal, scoring seven tries. Retreat edged Northerns 27–20 in a close contest, while Watsonia demolished Titans 92–0 (no comment on 92–0 matches). Young Stars beat Peninsula 57–28, and Young Wesleys overcame Lagunya 27–16. Rocklands remain top of the log, while Retreat moved into the top four, and Northerns slipped out of the top six.
Finally, in the Northern League, Raithby Universals edged Albions 40–34 in a high-scoring thriller to stay unbeaten. Stell-Corr beat Whistling Wheels 32–16, while Sir Lowrians continued their strong form with a 26–17 win over Blue Stars United. Excelsior defeated Gordons Bay Pioneers 39–19, and Windmeul United beat Lamotte-Wanderers 28–0 (no comment on 28–0 matches). Raithby Universals remain top, while Sir Lowrians solidified their second-place standing.
Across the leagues, several trends are emerging. Teams like Durb-Bell, Rocklands, and All Saints are maintaining impressive unbeaten runs, while others like Kylemore and Titans are still searching for their first wins. High-scoring games were a feature this weekend, with bonus points playing a crucial role in the standings. Coaches will be focusing on tightening defenses and maintaining momentum as the season heats up, especially with the log positions becoming increasingly competitive.