World Rugby U20 Championship 2025: Mid-Tournament Analysis & Rankings
As the 2025 U20 Rugby Championship enters the knockout stage, top teams like New Zealand, South Africa, and France have showcased tactical brilliance and emerging talent. South Africa’s precision, France’s flair, and New Zealand’s balanced attack highlight the tournament’s intensity. With future stars making decisive impacts, the semifinals promise thrilling rugby and high-stakes battles on the global stage.
House Rugga
Jul 104 min read
Craven Week 2025 Day 1 Report: Thrillers and Dominance at Middelburg
Western Province XV opened Craven Week 2025 in dominant fashion, thrashing the Griffons 52–6 with a clinical, high-tempo performance. Flyhalf Iwan Jordaan led with a perfect kicking display, while Tristan Joubert and Liam de Villiers shone out wide. In other thrillers, the Golden Lions edged the Blue Bulls 36–35 in a nail-biter, and SWD stunned Free State 35–34 with a late surge, taking full advantage of two yellow cards in a dramatic finish to Day 1.
House Rugga
Jul 76 min read
KwaZulu-Natal Schoolboy Rugby 2025: Season Wrap-up
Westville Boys’ High dominated the 2025 KZN schoolboy rugby season, finishing unbeaten and clinching the title after a dramatic 33–28 win over DHS. Led by standout players like Zekhethelo Siyaya and Jade-Will Koopman, Westville also topped Craven Week selections with eight picks. Hilton and Northwood impressed, while DHS and Michaelhouse remained key contenders. KZN rugby’s elite raised the bar in a fiercely competitive year.
House Rugga
Jun 234 min read
SACS vs Stellenberg ended up with a surprisingly easy away win for Stellenberg 7-29. This coming weekend Stellenberg is targeting a Grand Slam in the Southern Suburbs against Bishops after already concurring Wynberg, SACS and Rondebosch (all AWAY).
Reckon Paarl Gim will finished undefeated this year!
One of the more accurate ranking systems I've seen, so well done House Rugga🤝🏻 Does seem like some of the sides ranked lower seems to be missing some results which might impact the rankings as I know Strand have won games vs Worcester Gim and Bredasdorp earlier on in the Strand Aandreeks and I don't think it was taken into account here, they were full games and full teams. Very good nonetheless
So the table looks wrong. Gim played a 20min/side game and drew, how does this form part of the table? Then I just noticed that 75th ranked Brackenfell drew against Bellville High, the table says they have played Zero Games??🤔🤔🤔
Please keep it respectful! Enjoy the rugga & keep this space welcoming for all 💪🏻