Border Rugby Union

Border Rugby Union Border Women’s Rugby is 5 Time South African Women's Rugby Champions.

The Border Rugby Union (BRU) governs rugby in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, and is the administrative body for the Border Bulldogs professional team, which plays in the Currie Cup First Division, stablished in 1891. The team, founded in 2002, made history in 2013 by lifting the Women’s Interprovincial trophy for the first time since the competition began. The team again made headlines when they

retained their title in 2014, with an unbeaten streak, and had 14 players represent South Africa in the 30-woman South African side. In addition to this, in 2014, the Border Women’s sevens team came home with the trophy after a successful sevens championship tournament in Saldhana Bay. With more hard work and dedication, the ladies to carry the cup again at the end of the 2015 Women's Inter Provincial season. In 2021 we regained the national title again & defended it successfully in 2022 after a 4-year dominance from Western Province prior to the COVID 19 Pandemic

11/09/2026
PUBLIC NOTICE | FRAUDULENT RUGBY TOUR FUNDRAISING ALERTBorder Rugby Union (BRU) wishes to alert our rugby community and ...
11/09/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE | FRAUDULENT RUGBY TOUR FUNDRAISING ALERT

Border Rugby Union (BRU) wishes to alert our rugby community and the public regarding a fundraising poster currently circulating for a purported “Warriors Italy Rugby Tour 2026”, scheduled for 5–13 December 2026, requesting financial contributions towards a young player’s participation.

BRU has not authorised, endorsed or verified this tour or the fundraising campaign, and members of the public are therefore strongly advised not to make payments or financial contributions based on any representation that the campaign is officially associated with or endorsed by Border Rugby Union.

For your protection, please verify any rugby-related tour, fundraising initiative or request for payment directly with the relevant recognised rugby structures before transferring funds.

BRU remains committed to protecting our players, families, members and supporters through responsible governance and transparent financial practices.

Please be vigilant and share this notice.

Border Rugby Union

10/09/2026

PARTNER CONTENT: BORDER RUGBY X LIVING BRANDS STRAPPING

​Proper strapping is one of the most critical components of modern sports medicine.

​In this video, Border Rugby Union Physiotherapist Wihaan Harelsmann breaks down how he integrates Living Brands Strapping into his daily workflow. From proactive injury prevention to high-stakes match preparation, Wihaan shares key insights on targeted application, joint support, and safely managing return-to-play protocols for elite athletes.

​Watch the full video for an inside look at professional injury management and strapping techniques.

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Get ready for a massive Saturday of rugby action at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane this 12 September 2026. The Rugby ...
10/09/2026

Get ready for a massive Saturday of rugby action at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane this 12 September 2026. The Rugby Extravaganza brings three big match-ups to one pitch, headlined by the SA Rugby Under 21 Shield battle between Border U21 and SWD Eagles U21.

​Match Schedule

​11:00 am: SPS Hungry Lions vs Sunrise RFC (BCCM District Semi-Final 1)

​12:30 pm: SPS Black Hawkers vs Cape Aloes (BCCM District Semi-Final 2)

​3:00 pm: Border U21 vs SWD Eagles U21 (SA Rugby Under 21 Shield)

​Entry Details

​Adults: R20

​Children: R10

​Parking: R10 per vehicle

​Cooler Box: R50 (Strictly no glass allowed on stadium grounds)

​Bring your family, friends, and team colors to support local rugby at its finest.

​ RugbyExtravaganza

Get ready for the GIR TRY Girls Only Sevens event! 10 schools from around Mdantsane will battle it out on the pitch for ...
08/09/2026

Get ready for the GIR TRY Girls Only Sevens event! 10 schools from around Mdantsane will battle it out on the pitch for an exciting day of rugby development and competition.

​Event Details:

​Date: 09 September 2026

​Time: 09:00 to 13:00

​Venue: Sisa Dukashe Stadium

​Come out and support our future rugby stars! For more information, contact 083 361 1984.

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Address

Baysville School Of Skills, 2 Burnett Road, Baysville
East London

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

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+27430650889

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