2026 SA Rugby Under-23 Cup

The 2026 SA Rugby Under-23 Cup was the first edition of the SA Rugby Under-23 Cup, created for junior player development and senior players returning from injury or who need game time as well as Currie Cup preparation."New SA Rugby U23 Cup set to strengthen pathway", sarugby.co.za, 14 April 2026

The first edition final of this tournament was contested by a "Jukskei Derby" between the and in Johannesburg and the Bulls won 33 to 32.

Teams SA Rugby Under-23 Cup teams Team Sponsored name Vodacom Bulls XV Lions XV Hollywoodbets Sharks U23 DHL Stormers XXIII

Standings

Green background (rows 1 to 2) indicates qualification to the 2026 SA Rugby Under-23 Cup final. Plain background (row 3–4) indicates other teams failed to qualified for the 2026 SA Rugby Under-23 Cup final. Source = springboks.rugby

Fixtures and results Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Round 4

Round 5

Round 6

Round 7

Grand final

References