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Border Women’s Rugby is 5 Time South African Women's Rugby Champions.

The Border Rugby Union (BRU) governs rugby in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, and is the administrative body for the Border Bulldogs professional team, which plays in the Currie Cup First Division, stablished in 1891. The team, founded in 2002, made history in 2013 by lifting the Women’s Interprovincial trophy for the first time since the competition began. The team again made headlines when they

04/06/2026

Border Rugby proudly celebrates Zolisa “Zumpie” Noxeke on her historic appointment as one of the first coaches of South Africa’s SA Schools Girls teams. From representing Border and the Springbok Women to now shaping the future of the game, Zumpie continues to inspire the next generation of female rugby players. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement — your Border Rugby family is incredibly proud of you! 💚🏉🇿🇦

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The battle for the top is heating up! 🔥🏉
​Week 5 of the 2026 Season is officially in the books, and the standings are looking tight.
​👉 Swipe to see the full breakdown!
​🏆 Super League Highlights: Fort Hare Blues are dominating the pitch, sitting comfortably in 1st place with a flawless 5-0 record and 23 points. Police are right on their heels in 2nd with 20 points.
​🥇 Premier League Highlights: Lovedale College is untouchable so far, leading the pack with 5 consecutive wins and 24 points! Keep an eye on Rising Stars, who are holding strong in 2nd place with 20 points and a game in hand.
​The season is far from over. Who are you backing for the championship? Drop your team in the comments below! 👇

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2026 BORDER U/21 TRAINING SQUAD!🔥

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🏉 MATCHDAY LOADING! Week 6 of the 2026 Season is here, and the stakes are higher than ever! 🔥

This Saturday, 6 June, local club rugby takes center stage with massive clashes across both the Super League and Premier League. From the varsity derby between WSU All Blacks and UFH Blues to the heavyweight clash between Winter Rose and Africans in Mdantsane, the boys are ready to leave it all on the field! 🏟️🏃‍♂️💨

⏰ All matches kick off at 15H30! Swipe to see where your team is playing. ⏪

Which squad are you backing this weekend? Drop your team's name and your score predictions in the comments below! 👇🗣️

Make sure to hit that ❤️ button if you’re ready for some weekend rugby, and FOLLOW us for all the latest fixtures, results, and local rugby action! 📲✨

Photos from Border Rugby Union's post 03/06/2026

🏉 MATCHDAY LOADING! Week 6 of the 2026 Season is here, and the stakes are higher than ever! 🔥

This Saturday, 6 June, local club rugby takes center stage with massive clashes across both the Super League and Premier League. From the varsity derby between WSU All Blacks and UFH Blues to the heavyweight clash between Winter Rose and Africans in Mdantsane, the boys are ready to leave it all on the field! 🏟️🏃‍♂️💨

⏰ All matches kick off at 15H30! Swipe to see where your team is playing. ⏪

Photos from Border Rugby Union's post 01/06/2026

🏉 Latest Standings Alert! 🏉

The competition is heating up! Check out the current league standings for the Border Central Premier League and the Border CD Women Premier League.

Forthare Blues and Mqanduli Sharks are currently leading the charge at the top of their respective tables. Who are you backing this season? 🙌

31/05/2026

Champions of Africa! 🏆🌍
​Massive congratulations to the Springbok Women on defending their title and securing their 5th successive Rugby Africa Women's Cup in Nairobi! 🇿🇦✨
​We are bursting with pride for our very own Border Ladies who represented the green and gold with absolute dominance during this campaign:
💥 Aphiwe Ngwevu – bringing unmatched experience and power to the midfield.
🧱 Nombuyekezo Mdliki – anchoring the scrum and standing tall in the final.
🌟 Zethu Gcaza – earning her massive maiden Test cap on the international stage!
​Thank you for flying the Border flag high and inspiring the next generation of rugby players back home in the Eastern Cape. The hard work is paying off! 🟢🔴

Photos from Border Rugby Union's post 30/05/2026

📊 STANDINGS UPDATE: AFTER WEEK 4! 📊

The Border Rugby Union 2026 season is well underway, and the logs are looking incredibly competitive after an action-packed Week 4! 🔥

Here is how the teams are currently sitting:

🏆 Premier League Standings:

Lovedale College is currently dominating the top spot with an undefeated streak of 4 wins and 20 points!

Rising Stars and Ocean Sweepers are hot on their heels in 2nd and 3rd place, sitting at 15 and 14 points respectively.

🥇 Super League Standings:

Fort Hare Blues leads the charge with a perfect record of 4 wins and 19 points.

It is a tight race for second, with Police and Komga United tied at 15 points each!

With Week 5 kicking off today, these standings could look very different by tomorrow. Check out the graphics to see exactly where your team ranks heading into the weekend's fixtures! 💪

Photos from Border Rugby Union's post 30/05/2026

🏉 IT'S MATCHDAY WEEKEND! WEEK 5 IS HERE! 🏉

The Border Rugby Union 2026 season continues with another massive round of local rugby action! 🔥

Get ready for a thrilling Saturday as both our top flights take to the field for Week 5:

🏆 Premier League: Massive clashes are happening across the region, with the majority of games kicking off this Saturday, 30 May at 15h30.

🥇 Super League: The battle for supremacy heats up with a full roster of 15h30 kick-offs on Saturday, 30 May.

Check out the graphics for the full list of matchups and venues. Grab your friends, wear your club colors, and head down to your local field to support our teams! 🙌🏟️

🗣️ Who are you backing this weekend? Let us know your predictions in the comments below! 👇

27/05/2026

In just 17 days, the Currie Cup First Division kicks off, and the fight for glory begins.

Keep your eyes glued to our page—major fixture drops, squad announcements, and big updates are coming your way!

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