About
DHL Western Province successfully defended their SA Rugby Under-21 Cup title after travelling to Johannesburg, where they beat the table-topping Fidelity ADT Lions, who were unbeaten over a double round of action in the season up to that point, by 53-36 in the final. It was a repeat of the 2023 final, which was played in Cape Town. The other teams who participated in 2024 were the Vodacom Bulls, Toyota Cheetahs, Leopards and Hollywoodbets Sharks.
The history
| Pos | Team | PL | W | L | D | PF | PA | DIFF | TF | TA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fidelity ADT Lions U21
|
10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 452 | 257 | 195 | 65 | 38 | 48 |
| 2 |
DHL Western Province U21
|
10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 426 | 197 | 229 | 62 | 27 | 35 |
| 3 |
Vodacom Bulls U21
|
10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 467 | 236 | 231 | 70 | 31 | 34 |
| 4 |
Hollywoodbets Sharks U21
|
10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 282 | 307 | -25 | 42 | 45 | 25 |
| 5 |
Leopards U21
|
10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 267 | 543 | -276 | 41 | 82 | 12 |
| 6 |
Toyota Cheetahs U21
|
10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 225 | 579 | -354 | 32 | 89 | 9 |
| There are currently no fixtures available. |
Fidelity ADT Lions U21
36 - 53
DHL Western Province U21
Fidelity ADT Lions U21
29 - 18
Hollywoodbets Sharks U21
Investec Champions Cup
French masterclass shows SA teams what to aim forA thrilling final pool round in the Investec Champions Cup, with the three South African teams exiting the competition before the Round of 16, the top French sides delivered a masterclass in what is required to go all the way, while some other teams provided heroic performances that inspired the passion and emotion from their supporters that make this competition special.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
Speakers announced for Women’s Leadership Academy 2025The Vodacom United Rugby Championship announced a great line-up of global female leaders who are confirmed for the 2025 Women's Leadership Academy programme and young women interested in working in the sports industry should apply to join this free CV-boosting programme soon, as applications close 31 January.
European Professional Club Rugby
Bulls, Sharks and Lions into Challenge Cup playoffsThere was a ray of light for the South African franchises this past weekend as the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and Emirates Lions qualified for the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 following the completion of the pool rounds in both European competitions.
News
Vodacom URC launches #MentalFitnessMonthAs part of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship's wider ambition to raise awareness and try destigmatise mental health within the rugby community the Vodacom URC have collaborated with mental health-focused charity, LooseHeadz.
Investec Champions Cup
Heading for a thrilling pool phase conclusionThe Vodacom Bulls are effectively the odd one out on a final weekend of Investec Champions Cup group action in which 23 of the 24 teams stand a chance of advancing to the knock-out phase.
