23/04/2026
*All roads lead to Maak n Las ‼️* 🚨
*Kruisfontein United vs Gardens*
Surely the clash of the weekend. A rivalry that has grown fiercely competitive and intense over the years, with bragging rights always front and centre.
Two giants who have dominated this competition over the past three seasons go head-to-head once again — and with it, a chance for either side to stake an early warning.
Gardens, the defending champions and most successful club in the competition, will come into this encounter with confidence. They’ve had the upper hand in recent meetings, with Kruisfontein last tasting victory over them back on 19 October 2024. However, despite that edge, the Greens are coming off a disappointing showing at the Saldanha Easter Tournament followed by a shock defeat at the hands of Park. Questions will be asked about consistency, and they’ll be eager to bounce back and prove that those results were only a minor setback. They’ll be eager to put that behind them and remind everyone why they’re often at their most dangerous when written off.
Kruisfontein United, meanwhile, seem to be hitting their stride at just the right time. They’re building a distinct brand of rugby — a balanced blend of youth and experience that’s producing exciting, attacking rugby. Their young talent is already making waves, highlighted by their recent triumph in the Kouga Mayoral Cup this past Saturday.
With perfect rugby weather on the cards and two passionate supporter bases set to pack “die Las”, this encounter promises fireworks.