Richards Bay Football Club is a South African soccer club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
History
The club was formed when Thanda Zulu Royal sold their club to Brian Sifiso Biyela, who renamed it Richards Bay F.C. Thanda Zulu Royal had earned promotion to the Premiership by winning the 2016–17 National First Division, but owner Pierre Delvaux sold the club's Premiership league status to fifth-placed AmaZulu
On 7 February 2021, while still in the National First Division, the club achieved their biggest win at the time when they defeated Premiership side Kaizer Chiefs 2-1, in a Nedbank Cup last 32 match.
Richards Bay earned promotion to the Premiership after winning the 2021–22 National First Division.
League record
National First Division 2017–18 – 12th 2018–19 – 7th 2019–20 – 12th 2020–21 – 3rd 2021–22 – 1st (promoted)
South African Premiership 2022–23 – 13th 2023–24 – 15th 2024–25 – 8th 2025–26 – 11th
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