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Dramatic Helderberg derby duels
With only a few fixtures remaining in the Weatern Province club rugby season the stakes could not be higher for clubs from the Helderberg basin.
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Somerset West’s Reinhardt Strydom Crowned CSA Veteran Cricketer of the Year
Last Tuesday night (14 July), the 49-year-old Somerset West local added another crowning achievement to his decorated career when he was awarded the prestigious Veterans’ Cricket Award at the official…
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MC Boys take the spoils in close SLB derby against Lulu Boys
Super League B front-runners Macassar travelled to Gustrouw Sports Ground to face lower-placed St George’s in another mouthwatering Helderberg derby, and while the visitors came away 16-8 winners, it was…
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Helderberg overcome early scare to trump Kuils River at Charles Morkel Stadium
Helderberg Rugby Club produced another impressive Super League A performance on Saturday 18 July, overcoming a blistering start by Kuils River Rugby Club to secure a convincing 50-27 victory at…
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Rugby club shows new kit sponsored by local businesses
Strand United unveiled new playing kit sponsored by local businesses OAQS Quantity Surveying and Tops Butchery ahead of their derby against Strand RFC.
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Somerset West’s Breyton Poole vaults to silver glory in Finland
Breyton Poole shines on the international stage, earning silver at the Joensuu Motonet GP 2026 with a 2.18m high jump performance.
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Crunch time for clubs with must-win rugby derbies ahead
Two massive local rugby derbies this Saturday carry huge consequences. League-leaders Macassar face St George’s, while Strand United battle Sir Lowrians.
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Inaugural Helderberg karate tournament aims to empower youth and build unity
The Helderberg is gearing up for an exciting display of discipline, skill and community spirit on Saturday 18 July, when Dr GJ Joubert Primary School will host the first-ever Helderberg…
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Strand derby takes center stage in volatile club rugby weekend
The local club rugby landscape is bracing for one of its most fiercely contested rivalries, with all eyes turning to the upcoming Super League C battle between Strand RFC and…
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Macassar RFC dominate All Saints in derby victory to stay top of Super League B
In front of a packed Riverside Park and an electric derby atmosphere, Macassar RFC delivered a statement performance to defeat neighbours All Saints RFC 26–13, thereby strengthening their grip on…