With another exciting weekend of WP Club Rugby ahead, fans can look forward to some thrilling matchups across all leagues. Teams will be looking to climb the log standings, bounce back from recent defeats, or continue their winning momentum. Let’s take a closer look at the upcoming fixtures and how the teams have fared recently.
In Super League A, St Georges will host Brackenfell. St Georges, who are still searching for their first win after nine games, will be hoping that home ground advantage can help them turn things around. Brackenfell, sitting 12th on the log with a 33.33% win rate, will be looking to build on their campaign after a tough season so far.
Van Der Stel, currently with a 71.43% win rate, face a stern test against Hamiltons, who sit third on the log and boast an impressive 87.5% win rate. Van Der Stel will be aiming to make a statement against one of the top sides in the league.
Helderberg, seventh on the table, will take on second-placed Villager. Villager have been in excellent form this season with seven wins from eight matches and will look to maintain their momentum. Helderberg, who have won four of their nine games, will need a strong performance to challenge the high-flying visitors.
SK Walmers, who sit mid-table, will be looking to bounce back when they face log leaders Durb-Bell. Durb-Bell are unbeaten in nine matches and have an 88.89% win rate, making them the team to beat in the division.
Union Milnerton, currently 10th, will take on False Bay. False Bay are fourth on the log and have won six of their nine games. Union Milnerton will need to be at their best to overcome the visitors’ 66.67% win rate. In Super League B, Macassar will host log leaders Goodwood. Goodwood have been dominant this season with a 77.78% win rate and will look to continue their fine form. Macassar, who sit eighth, will be hoping to cause an upset on home soil. Franschhoek, who edged NTK last weekend, will be looking to maintain their momentum when they face Vineyards. Vineyards, currently 12th, suffered a narrow 13-12 loss to Bellville seven days ago and will be eager to bounce back. Belhar, fourth on the log with a 60% win rate, will face Hands and Heart, who are struggling in 14th place. Belhar will be confident of securing another win to stay in the top four. Primrose, who lost to Collegians last weekend, will aim to recover against Kylemore. Kylemore are bottom of the table and still winless after ten games, giving Primrose a good opportunity to get back on track.
In Super League C, Atlantis will take on Strand United. Atlantis, with a 40% win rate, will be hoping to improve their position against a Strand United side that won 18-0 against Pniel Villagers last weekend. Rangers, who claimed a solid 18-12 win over Gardens seven days ago, will look to build on that performance when they face Caledonian Roses. The visitors are currently 13th with a 25% win rate. Pniel Villagers, who lost last weekend, will aim to bounce back against Busy Bees. Both teams are in the lower half of the table and will be desperate for points. Gardens, second on the log with a 70% win rate, will be favourites when they host All Saints, who are also performing well with a similar win percentage. This clash promises to be one of the highlights of the weekend. Scottsdene, currently sixth, will take on Strand. Both teams are evenly matched, and with a 50% win rate, Strand will be hoping to edge this one. Young Peoples, who are unbeaten with a 100% win rate, will face Eersterivier. Eersterivier are bottom of the table and will have a tough task ahead.
In the City League, Silverleaf will host Lagunya. Silverleaf, who sit seventh with a 33.33% win rate, will be aiming to use home advantage to overcome Lagunya, who are struggling in ninth place with just one win from eight games. In the Northern League, Whistling Wheels will take on Albions. Albions, with a 44.% win rate, will be looking to bounce back after a mixed season so far. Whistling Wheels, currently seventh, will be hoping to make the most of their home fixture. Gordons Bay Pioneers, who have only one win this season, face Blue Jets. Blue Jets are fourth on the log with a 66.67% win rate and will be confident heading into this clash. In the Southern League, Peninsula will host Young Stars. Both teams are closely matched in the standings, with Peninsula eighth and Young Stars seventh. With both sides looking to improve their mid-table positions, this should be a competitive encounter.