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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 |
| There are currently no fixtures available. |
Hollywoodbets Sharks U21
63 - 31
Fidelity ADT Lions U21
Investec Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup
SA teams determined to fight back in EuropeWhile the DHL Stormers will have their sights set on continuing their formidable form this season when they line up against Stade Rochelais in round two of the Investec Champions Cup this weekend, the Hollywoodbets Sharks, Vodacom Bulls, Toyota Cheetahs, and Lions will be desperate to bounce back from disappointing defeats in their opening Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup matches to stay in the race for the playoffs.
Investec Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup
Stormers shine in bleak Euro opener for SA teamsThe DHL Stormers provided the only ray of light in a bleak opening weekend of European rugby for the five South African teams, as they toppled Aviron Bayonnais in France, while the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, Lions, and Toyota Cheetahs all faltered in their Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup matches.
Investec Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup
French flavour awaits SA teams in Champions CupReigning champions Union Bordeaux Bègles will kick off the defence of their Investec Champions Cup crown against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria, while the DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks both face tough away fixtures in France as the European showpiece gets underway this weekend.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
Mixed fortunes for SA teams as Vodacom URC returnsThe DHL Stormers consolidated their spot at the top of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log after they pulled off a stunning comeback win over Munster in Limerick, the Lions beat the Vodacom Bulls in a Jukskei Derby in Pretoria, and the Hollywoodbets Sharks’ struggled continue as they fell to Connacht in Galway.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
Vodacom URC returns with first SA derby and two Irish clashesThe Vodacom United Rugby Championship returns with a bang this weekend, with the first South African derby on the cards in Gauteng, as well as two mouth-watering clashes in Ireland, a top-of-the-table encounter and a scrap for playoff survival.
