About
The Hollywoodbets Sharks were crowned the SA Rugby U21 Cup champions of 2025 after recording a big victory over the Fidelity ADT Lions in the Final in Durban on 18 October. In 2024, DHL Western Province successfully defended their title against the Lions - who eliminated WP in the one semi-final - in Johannesburg. The other teams who participated in 2025 were the Vodacom Bulls, who were knocked out in the semi-final by the eventual champions, as well as the Toyota Cheetahs, and Leopards.
The history
| Pos | Team | PL | W | L | D | PF | PA | DIFF | TF | TA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
DHL Western Province U21
|
10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 514 | 273 | 241 | 76 | 43 | 43 |
| 2 |
Hollywoodbets Sharks U21
|
11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 483 | 341 | 142 | 71 | 51 | 41 |
| 3 |
Vodacom Bulls U21
|
10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 428 | 314 | 114 | 63 | 46 | 36 |
| 4 |
Fidelity ADT Lions U21
|
11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 449 | 392 | 57 | 67 | 55 | 36 |
| 5 |
Toyota Cheetahs U21
|
10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 241 | 551 | -310 | 37 | 82 | 15 |
| 6 |
Leopards U21
|
10 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 264 | 508 | -244 | 41 | 78 | 9 |
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Hollywoodbets Sharks U21
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Fidelity ADT Lions U21
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
SA teams seek to build on Euro form in VURCSouth Africa’s four franchises will look to build on their form in the two European competitions last week when they return to Vodacom United Rugby Championship action this weekend, where the race for playoff spots will begin to intensify significantly as the pool stages pass the halfway mark.
Investec Champions Cup
SFM nominated for major Champions Cup awardSpringbok and DHL Stormers flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been revealed as one of the 10 nominees for the 2026 Investec Player of the Year award, which recognises the players who delivered outstanding performances during the pool stage of the Investec Champions Cup.
Investec Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup
Three SA teams qualify for European playoffsThe DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls have booked their places in the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16, while Hollywoodbets Sharks will contest the EPCR Challenge Cup playoffs after one of the most successful rounds for the domestic teams in the European showpiece this season.
News
Bok stars lead SA Rugby Awards 2025 nominationsMalcolm Marx, who was named World Rugby’s Men’s 15s Player of the Year last year, is up against his Springbok team-mates Pieter-Steph du Toit, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Ox Nche and Jasper Wiese for the prestigious SA Rugby’s Men’s Player of the Year Award for 2025, while last year’s local winner, Nadine Roos, has been nominated again for the Women’s Player of the Year Award.
Investec Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup
Crucial final pool round for SA teams in EuropeThe DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and Lions will have their work cut out in the final round of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions, where their playoff fate will be determined, while the Toyota Cheetahs will be looking to complete their campaign on a high note after being knocked out of the tournament last week.
