Club Rugby Pre-Season Friendlies: A Weekend of High Scores and Regional Showdowns

This weekend’s rugby action delivered excitement across every pitch, with teams from the Western Province (WP), Boland, and South Western Districts (SWD) regions putting their pre-season preparations to the test. The Overberg Challenge added to the drama, with Caledon clinching the title after a hard-fought final against Hawston.
Boland Cavaliers Dominate in Namibia

The Sanlam Boland Cavaliers continued their impressive pre-season campaign with an emphatic 54-24 victory over the Namibia Welwitschias in Windhoek. Boland’s powerful forward pack laid the foundation, while their backline’s pace and precision carved through Namibia’s defense. The Cavaliers’ performance signals strong intent ahead of the upcoming season.Watch the full game here.

Women’s Rugby Showdown
In the only women’s match of the weekend, Elsies Rivier (WP) dominated Worcester Warriors with a commanding 35-0 win, showcasing both their attacking prowess and defensive strength.

WP vs. Boland: A High-Scoring Affair

When teams from Western Province clashed with Boland counterparts, the scoreboard lit up with points. Boland teams had the upper hand, securing nine victories compared to WP's four. High-scoring wins like Porterville’s 70-10 rout of Northens (WP) and Newtons’ 51-38 victory over Lower Paarl (WP) grabbed attention, while Wesbank vs. Hamlets (WP) delivered late drama with Hamlets sneaking a 22-20 win. Yet, WP’s St Georges pushed Montagu RFC to the limit, narrowly falling 43-33.

- Abbotsdale 60-0 Riverstones (WP)
- Grabouw 19-0 Delft (WP)
- Montagu RFC 43-33 St Georges (WP)
- Moorreesburg 29-25 Pniel Villagers (WP)
- Newtons 51-38 Lower Paarl (WP)
- Ocean United 28-12 Windmeul (WP)
- Porterville 70-10 Northens (WP)
- Saldanha Tigers 40-0 Peninsula (WP)
- Spring Roses 17-40 Blakes (WP)
- Tygerberg (WP) 36-47 Robertson RFC
- Wesbank 20-22 Hamlets (WP)

SWD Battle Goes to the Wire

In the weekend’s only match involving a SWD team vs a Boland team, Swellendam narrowly edged Heidelberg 16-14 in a nail-biting contest that was decided by a late penalty.

- Swellendam 16-14 Heidelberg (SWD)

Boland Teams Bring the Firepower

Across the Boland region, teams wasted no time putting points on the board. Touwpark’s crushing 79-7 victory over Worcester Perseverance stood out as the weekend’s highest score, while Delicious NW also made a statement with a 66-14 demolition of Vanrynsdorp Eagles. On the other end of the spectrum, Citrusdal’s narrow 19-17 win over Velddrif showcased the weekend’s tightest margins.

- Bella Vista 22-28 Ashton United
- Black Leaves 31-22 Kleinmond
- Bonnievale Blue Birds 41-24 Sea Hawks
- Ceres 40-38 Villagers Worcester
- Citrusdal 19-17 Velddrif
- Darling 27-20 Langebaan
- Delicious Ceres 22-19 St Helena
- Delicious NW 66-14 Vanrynsdorp Eagles
- Elim 17-31 Standards
- Excelsior 32-17 Attackers
- Good Hopes 29-29 Saldanha
- Koringberg 17-14 Villagers Wittewater
- Overhex 31-17 Thistles
- Paardekloof 19-24 Op die Berg
- Piketberg 42-3 Majestics
- Primrose 38-33 Progress Bothas
- Rangers Robertson 18-24 Bredasdorp Rangers
- Ramblers (Gri) 14-25 Young Roslyns
- Roses United 52-14 Hillcrest
- Rooiberg 36-0 Young Proteas
- Saron 12-24 Villagers Newton
- Steenberg Coves 34-17 Marines
- Temperance 31-20 La Plaisante
- Touwpark 79-7 Worcester Perseverance
- Tulbagh 27-37 Wolseley
- Young Good Hopes 5-12 Villagers Montagu
- Young Hamiltons 34-14 Hamlet
- Young Hearts 28-29 Mamre
- Young Warriors Sentraal 24-12 Young Warriors Montagu
Overberg Challenge: Caledon Claims the Crown

The Overberg Challenge didn’t disappoint, with four closely contested matches leading to an electrifying final. After a hard-fought draw against Botrivier, Caledon faced Hawston in the title decider. With a mix of attacking flair and defensive grit, Caledon triumphed 38-26 to secure the championship and the R40,000 prize.

- Caledon 31-31 Botrivier
- Safcol 20-25 Hawston
- Botrivier 14-51 Safcol
- Hawston 26-38 Caledon

You can watch the live stream of the Overberg challenge cup here.

With high-scoring thrillers, last-minute winners, and dominant displays, this weekend's pre-season friendlies set the stage for an exciting rugby season. Whether it was Boland teams flexing their muscles against WP rivals or Caledon capturing Overberg glory, fans were treated to a weekend packed with action and unforgettable moments.


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