South African Rugby League

14/10/2026

🏉🇿🇦🔥 SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY LEAGUE IS BACK! 🔥🇿🇦🏉

THE 2026/2027 RHINO CUP SEASON KICKS OFF THIS SATURDAY! 🏆

The wait is finally over! A new season of hard hits, fierce rivalries, incredible talent and unforgettable rugby league action is upon us! 💪🏉

This Saturday, 17 October 2026, we officially kick off the new season, proudly hosted by Naka Bulls Rugby League Club!

📅DATE: Saturday, 17 October 2026
📍VENUE: Naka Bulls Rugby Club, Pretoria
⏰ FIRST KICK-OFF: 13H30

🔥 OPENING ROUND FIXTURES 🔥

🏉 13H30 | Knights RL 2 🆚 Silverbacks RL

🏉 15H05 | St Helen's Vultures RL 🆚 Knights RL 1

🏉 16H40 | Naka Bulls RL 🆚 Pretoria Bulls RL

📺🔴 CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE GAMES? WATCH LIVE!

No matter where you are in South Africa or around the world, you can be part of the action!

🎥 ALL THREE GAMES WILL BE LIVESTREAMED ON YOUTUBE!

👇 WATCH LIVE HERE:
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/live/YpC3O0PlsC0?si=Sa7Vmzp89Q1bGgeD

🇿🇦 LET'S GROW RUGBY LEAGUE IN SOUTH AFRICA!

Rugby League is more than just a game. It's about passion, determination, teamwork and building a stronger future for the sport in our country.

To every player, coach, official, club, sponsor and supporter — thank you for being part of this journey!

🙌 Come down to the field, bring your family and friends, or join us online as we kick off another exciting season!

📢 TAG YOUR CLUB! SHARE THE LIVESTREAM! SUPPORT SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY LEAGUE!

🏉🇿🇦 ONE SPORT. ONE PASSION. ONE RUGBY LEAGUE COMMUNITY!

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13/10/2026

🏉🔥 THE WAIT IS OVER! RUGBY LEAGUE IS BACK! 🔥🏉

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY LEAGUE 2026/2027 SEASON KICKS OFF THIS SATURDAY! 🇿🇦

The countdown is on! A new season, new challenges, fierce rivalries and plenty of Rugby League action await! 💪🏆

Join us as 8 teams battle for glory in what promises to be an exciting season of South African Rugby League!

📅 Saturday, 17 October 2026
📍 Venue: Naka Bulls Rugby Club

🏉 OPENING DAY FIXTURES

⏰ 13h30 | Knights RL 2 🆚 Silverbacks RL

⏰ 15h05 | St Helen's Vultures RL 🆚 Knights RL 1

⏰ 16h40 | Naka Bulls RL 🆚 Pretoria Bulls RL

🎟️ GATE ENTRY
🚗 R30 per vehicle
🚶 R10 per walk-in

🍔 Cash bar and restaurant available on the premises.
🚫 No cooler boxes allowed.

💚💛 RUGBY LEAGUE IS MORE THAN JUST A GAME — IT'S A COMMUNITY!

We invite all rugby supporters, families, friends and sports enthusiasts to come experience the speed, passion, physicality and excitement of Rugby League!

South African Rugby League is a self-funded sport, and your support plays a vital role in helping our clubs, players and the sport grow across the country. 🇿🇦

📣 Bring your family, wear your club colours and come support YOUR team!

ONE SPORT. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE PASSION.

🏉 LET THE 2026/2027 SEASON BEGIN! 🔥

06/10/2026

📢 CALLING ALL BUSINESSES! 🏉🇿🇦

Here’s an opportunity to get your business seen while supporting the growth of Rugby League in South Africa!

Rugby League is a self-funded sport in South Africa, and so much of what happens on and off the field is made possible through the support of businesses and individuals who believe in growing the game.
We are looking for BUSINESSES who would like to partner with us for the upcoming season.

🔥 ONLY R1,500 FOR THE WHOLE SEASON! 🔥

Your business will receive advertising exposure on our live streams throughout the season, giving your brand the opportunity to be seen by local and international Rugby League supporters.

🏉 12 Match Days
📺 Your brand advertised on our live streams
🌍 Local & international supporter exposure
📈 Promote and grow your business
🤝 Support the development of Rugby League in South Africa
💚 Become part of a passionate and growing Rugby League community
Our season kicks off on 17 October 2026, with games continuing into February 2027 and the Finals scheduled for 20 February 2027.

💰 R1,500 for the FULL SEASON

📞 Contact Mia: 082 423 2519

Your support helps us grow the game — and we want to help get your business seen! 🇿🇦🏉

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29/09/2026

📢🏉 CALLING ALL BUSINESSES & BRANDS! 🏉📢

Want to get your business in front of a growing Rugby League audience? Here’s your opportunity to advertise, connect and be part of the action! 🎥🔥

The South African Rugby League Sporting Association will be hosting official Rugby League match days throughout the 2026/27 season, with 4 GAMES PER MATCH DAY and live-stream coverage giving businesses an opportunity to gain valuable exposure.

📺 LIVE STREAM ADVERTISING – R350 PER MATCH DAY
✅ Your company logo and/or promotional flyer displayed on the live stream
✅ Exposure to our online Rugby League audience
✅ Build brand awareness while supporting local sport

🤝 PROMOTE & NETWORK – R500 PER MATCH DAY
✅ Come through and promote your business on game day
✅ Network with players, supporters and the Rugby League community
✅ Showcase your products or services
✅ Get your brand directly in front of our audience

📅 9 OFFICIAL MATCH WEEKENDS
🏉 4 games per match day
📆 17 October 2026 – 05 December 2026
🎄 Break over December
📆 Season continues 09 January 2027
🏆 Final games scheduled for 06 February 2027
🌍 Plus the possibility of an international tour at the end of January 2027

Whether you're a small local business or an established company, this is a great opportunity to increase your brand visibility, connect with the community and support the growth of Rugby League in South Africa. 🇿🇦🏉

🔥 BE PART OF THE ACTION!

📩 GET IN TOUCH TODAY TO SECURE YOUR MATCH DAY SPOT!

25/09/2026

🏉🔥 OLD FACES. NEW FACES. NEW BEGINNINGS. ONE GAME.

The 2026/27 Rugby League season is coming, and there are plenty of stories already building before the first whistle even blows!

A brand-new club entering the competition. 👀
Familiar clubs making their comeback.
Former Rhino Cup champions returning. 🏆
Last season's runners-up ready to go again.
Two Rugby League families joining forces. 🤝
One club stepping up with THREE teams.
Experienced coaches returning to the sidelines.
And plenty of old and new faces ready to pull on a jersey.

This season, we want to do more than just share scores.

👉 We want to tell the stories.
👉 Introduce the clubs.
👉 Get to know the coaches and players.
👉 Build the rivalries.
👉 Celebrate the people behind the scenes.
👉 And most importantly — help grow Rugby League in South Africa. 🇿🇦

In our first 2026/27 Season Feature, we take a look at:

🏉 Naka Bulls
🏉 Brits Bulldogs
🏉 Silverbacks
🏉 Oryx Quins
🏉 Pretoria Bulls
🏉 Vultures
🏉 Knights

Every club has a story.

Every player has a reason for pulling on that jersey.

And every new supporter we bring to the game helps Rugby League take another step forward.

📣 So Rugby League family — let's make some noise this season!

Like. Comment. Tag your teammates. Share the article. Invite your friends and family to follow the season.

And tell us in the comments:

👇 Which club are YOU backing in 2026/27? 👇

The clubs are getting ready.
The coaches are planning.
The players are preparing.

🔥 NOW IT'S TIME FOR THE SUPPORTERS.

🏉 2026/27 RUGBY LEAGUE IS COMING!

25/09/2026

🏉 LOOKING TO JOIN THE RUGBY LEAGUE FAMILY?

The new Rugby League season is kicking off! 💪 Whether you’re an experienced player, returning to the game or completely new to Rugby League — all skill levels are welcome!

Find a club near you and contact the coach directly:

🏉 Saint Helen’s Vultures – East Rand
Coach: Richard Louw
📞 062 322 7870

🏉 Knights – Pretoria East
Coach: Kobus Bezuidenhout
📞 069 532 0944

🏉 Oryx Quins – Pretoria Central
Coaches: Gawie Espach & John Rautenbach
📞 082 780 5135 / 084 504 7734

🏉 Naka Bulls – Pretoria North
Coach: Deon Kraëmer
📞 061 910 2758

🏉 Brits Bulldogs – North West
Coach: Brandon Gibson
📞 082 218 0290

🏉 Pretoria Bulls – Pretoria East
Coach: Eugene Steenkamp
📞 073 055 7492

🏉 Silverbacks – Silverton
Coach: Francois van Tonder
📞 078 196 2773

Pick a club. Contact the coach. Get involved. 🏉🇿🇦

Help us grow Rugby League in South Africa — tag a mate and share!

23/08/2026