{"id":301045,"date":"2026-04-29T07:47:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T05:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/?p=301045"},"modified":"2026-04-29T07:47:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T05:47:41","slug":"club-rugby-round-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/club-rugby-round-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby round-up: Macassar and Sir Lowrians shine as others fall short"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In Super League A, Helderberg Rugby Club showed immense character but ultimately left the pitch empty-handed after a 26-19 loss to a clinical Tygerberg side on Saturday 25 April.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the defeat, Berge remain a threat in the middle of the pack, currently sitting in ninth position on the Super League A log. They won&#8217;t have long to dwell on the tough loss as they prepare for a massive clash against UWC this Saturday (2 May).\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With UWC currently languishing in 13th spot Helderberg will view this as a non-negotiable five-pointer to return to the top half of the table.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"804\" data-attachment-id=\"301058\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/club-rugby-round-up\/strandvssirlowrians__91705-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91705-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,804\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"StrandvsSirlowrians__91705\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91705-1-1024x686.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91705-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-301058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91705-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91705-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91705-1-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91705-1-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Emile Swarts on the attack, looking for support from his Strand RFC teammates.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The race for the Super League B title is showing early signs of turning into a two-horse sprint that shows no signs of slowing down. All Saints remain the team to beat after a commanding 27-15 victory over Kraaifontein. Their ability to shut down high-scoring opponents has kept them at the summit of the log with 14 points.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Macassar is matching them stride for stride. In a high-octane 34-28 win over Belhar, the MC Boys proved they have the offensive firepower to out-gun anyone in the division. They sit level with the Olla Boys on points, separated only by the thinnest of margins.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>St George&#8217;s, however, have hit a speed bump. In a classic end-to-end encounter they fell 38-31 to Violets. The loss keeps them in sixth place on the log and they will be acutely aware that they need to tighten their defense to break into the top four.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"759\" data-attachment-id=\"301059\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/club-rugby-round-up\/strandvssirlowrians__91776-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91776-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,759\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"StrandvsSirlowrians__91776\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91776-1-1024x648.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91776-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-301059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91776-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91776-1-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91776-1-1024x648.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91776-1-768x486.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Strand RFC&#8217;s Lorenzo Petersen finds himself in a spot of bother as two Sir Lowrians players closes in on him. Photo: Peter Bee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Super League C division produced the most gut-wrenching results of the weekend.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sir Lowrians emerged as the big winners of the local derby, securing a vital 24-19 win over Strand RFC. The first win for Sir Low this season moves them to ninth place, within touching distance of the promotion spots.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strand RFC find themselves in a precarious 14th position. They showed flashes of brilliance, but struggled to close out the game \u2013 a trend they must reverse quickly.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raithby Universals suffered the cruellest of defeats, losing 25-27 to Gardens. To lose by two points at this stage of the season is a bitter pill to swallow, especially as RU remain stuck in 12th place and are still searching for their first victory.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strand United shared a similar fate, losing by a single point (14-15) to Caledonian Roses. Sitting in 15th with only one log point, the pressure is mounting on the United charges.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"822\" data-attachment-id=\"301057\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/club-rugby-round-up\/strandvssirlowrians__91759-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91759-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,822\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"StrandvsSirlowrians__91759\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91759-1-1024x701.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91759-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-301057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91759-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91759-1-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91759-1-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91759-1-768x526.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jerobeen Jansen draws in a Sir Lowrians defender while on attack for Strand RFC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The upcoming fixtures offer a chance for redemption or a risk of further sliding down the log.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All Saints will look to protect their perfect record when they host Goodwood, while Macassar takes on a dangerous Hamlets side. Both clubs know a single slip-up could be costly.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Super League C, Sir Lowrians have an opportunity to surge up the standings when they face Langa. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Raithby, the task is big as they face undefeated league leaders, Rangers. Strand RFC must find a way past Gardens to escape the drop zone and Strand United hosts a tough Atlantis team.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"888\" data-attachment-id=\"301061\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/club-rugby-round-up\/strandvssirlowrians__91899-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91899-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,888\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"StrandvsSirlowrians__91899\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91899-1-1024x758.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91899-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-301061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91899-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91899-1-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91899-1-1024x758.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91899-1-768x568.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Philip Masango on the charge for Sir Lowrians.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>. Results from Saturday 25 April:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 SLA: Tygerberg 26-19 Helderberg\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 SLB: All Saints 27-15 Kraaifontein, Belhar 28-34 Macassar, Violets 38-31 St George&#8217;s\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 SLC: Raithby Universals 25-27 Gardens, Strand 19-24 Sir Lowrians, Strand United 14-15 Caledonian Roses, \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>. Fixtures for Saturday 2 May:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 SLA: Helderberg vs UWC\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 SLB: All Saints vs Goodwood, Macassar vs Hamlets,\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 SLC: Gardens vs Strand, Rangers vs Raithby Universals, Sir Lowrians vs Langa, Strand United vs Atlantis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"789\" data-attachment-id=\"301060\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/club-rugby-round-up\/strandvssirlowrians__91893-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91893-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,789\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"StrandvsSirlowrians__91893\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91893-1-1024x673.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91893-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-301060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91893-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91893-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91893-1-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/StrandvsSirlowrians__91893-1-768x505.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sir Low speedster Zaan-Luke Johnston tries to beat a Strand RFC player with his agility.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While Helderberg looks for league points after a narrow loss, Super League B contenders All Saints and Macassar both record wins. 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