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The Citizen
21 hours ago
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- The Citizen
Western Province triumph over Lions as Border CD clinch late draw at FNB Girls Rugby Week
Western Province triumph over Lions as Border CD clinch late draw at FNB Girls Rugby Week Western Province wrapped up their campaign with a dominant win over the Golden Lions in the final U18 match of the 2025 FNB Girls Rugby Week, while Border Country Districts forced a dramatic late draw against the Blue Bulls in the concluding U16 fixture on July 4 at Queens High School in Johannesburg. Also read: Final day of FNB U16 and U18 Girls Rugby Week delivers thrilling clashes at Queens High The Cape side overcame a slow start, running in five unanswered tries and scoring 31 points after the break. Flyhalf Nuha Levy starred with a try and three conversions to secure WP's unbeaten status, matching the Blue Bulls' clean sweep in the U18 division. Also read: Thrilling clashes mark day two of FNB U16 and U18 Girls Rugby Week Earlier in the day, the Limpopo Blue Bulls beat the Griffons 31–15, with No 8 Amanda Seokotsa scoring a standout hat-trick. Despite a narrow 27–25 loss to the Pumas, Valke prop Jessica Ejeleonu made headlines with three tries of her own. Also read: Rising stars shine at 2025 FNB Girls Rugby Week in Johannesburg with dominant wins and Springbok support In U16 action, the Golden Lions ended their campaign with a strong 17–7 win over WP, notching their third consecutive victory. Border Country Districts maintained their unbeaten run with a 12–12 draw against the Bulls. After leading 7–0 at half-time, Border were forced to fight back in the closing stages, with loosehead prop Endinako Fetumane scoring the decisive equaliser. Several other teams, including Eastern Province, South Western Districts, the Pumas, Border and KwaZulu-Natal, also registered final-day wins to close out the tournament on a high. Also read: Girls' rugby talent on show as 2025 FNB Youth Week kicks off in Johannesburg U18 results: • Eastern Province 12–0 Zimbabwe • Griffons 15–31 Limpopo Blue Bulls • Leopards 12–22 South Western Districts • Valke 25–27 Pumas • Griquas 0–41 Border • Blue Bulls 19–12 Boland • Free State 0–38 KwaZulu-Natal • Western Province 31–5 Golden Lions U16 results: • Free State 0–5 Zimbabwe • Griquas 0–17 Griffons • Border 17–7 Pumas • SWD 20–27 Limpopo Blue Bulls • Valke 0–20 Golden Lions Invitational XV • Leopards 0–38 KwaZulu-Natal • Golden Lions 17–7 Western Province • Boland 7–13 Eastern Province • Border Country Districts 12–12 Blue Bulls At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
a day ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Final day of FNB U16 and U18 Girls Rugby Week delivers thrilling clashes at Queens High
With a brisk start to the morning, the final day of the 2025 FNB U16 and U18 Girls Rugby Week kicked off on Thursday, 4 July, at Queens High School in Johannesburg. Teams arrived focused and energised, bringing their A-game to the field in a series of tightly contested finals that highlighted the depth of talent in South African girls' rugby. The day opened with an exciting match between U18 Eastern Province and Zimbabwe, setting a high standard for the games to follow. Border's U16 side then went head-to-head with the Pumas in a dynamic clash that kept spectators on edge. Also read: Thrilling clashes mark day two of FNB U16 and U18 Girls Rugby Week The U18 Bulls took on Boland in a physical encounter, showcasing strategic play and relentless defence. Meanwhile, fans were treated to two intense derbies as both the U18 and U16 Golden Lions and Western Province teams faced off. Also read: Rising stars shine at 2025 FNB Girls Rugby Week in Johannesburg with dominant wins and Springbok support The day wrapped up with cheers and high spirits, marking the end of a successful week of competition and camaraderie. The FNB Girls Rugby Week continues to serve as a critical platform for scouting and developing the next generation of Springboks. Also read: Girls' rugby talent on show as 2025 FNB Youth Week kicks off in Johannesburg
