Mpumalanga Rugby Union - PUMAS

11/11/2026

Congratulations to our 4 Hollywood Foundation Pumas Girls who have earned their well-deserved selection into the SA U/18 Girls Team 🇿🇦

Nokulinda Makhubela (Mbuyane Secondary School)
Oratile Finnyade (Steelcrest High School)
Nxasane Angel (Hoérskool Standerton)
Raylee Phathakge (Steelcrest High School)

Your hard work, dedication, discipline and commitment to the game have paid off. You have made Mpumalanga and your Schools very proud, and this is a testament to the talent and potential within our rugby structures.

Go out there, represent your country and families with pride, embrace the opportunity and show the world what the Pumas are made of...
Steelcrest High School Hoërskool Standerton Hollywood Foundation Laevelder / Lowvelder

10/11/2026

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THEY NEVER LEFT. THEY JUST LEVELLED UP! 🚨

Former Pumas players, now officially part of our Airlink Pumas coaching team!

From wearing the jersey as PLAYERS, to now shaping the future as COACHES - this is what Pumas DNA is all about!

They know the culture. They know the standards. They know what it means to be a Puma. And now they get to pass all of that on to the next generation! 💪

Same heart. Same passion. New role. 💗🖤

We are so proud of you! 💪

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10/11/2026

From Steelcrest to the international stage! 🇿🇦🏉

Good luck to Raylee Phathakge and Oratile Finyade as they represent South Africa against the Netherlands in the U18 International Series. Play with heart, girls. Your Steelcrest family is cheering you on! 💙

09/11/2026

Provincial Finals of the Hollywood Foundation Thuthuka League... Congratulations 🎉 to all Schools that won their respective Age Groups... U/11 Boys & Girls And U/13 Boys & Girls... Thank you to NEL TROPHIES for helping us🥇🏆 and making this day a Huge success for the next generation of Rugby Champs🏉...

02/11/2026

The future of rugby starts at grassroots level!

The Hollywood Foundation Thuthuka League Provincial Finals are here! 🏆🥇
Our young rugby stars are ready to showcase their talent, passion and determination as schools from across Mpumalanga battle it out for provincial glory.

Building champions, developing talent and growing the game from the ground up... Mbombela Stadium

29/10/2026

CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER🎊🎅🏾🎉

The MRU Awards for 2026. Thanks to everyone who made the day a huge success.

To access more pictures: https://we.tl/t-4p5A5RoVaDyeTtyZ (link expires in 3 weeks)

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19/10/2026

The Hollywood Foundation Thuthuka League at Gert Sibande, Elukwatini Stadium, Congratulations to the Schools moving on to the finals on the 6th of November 2026, in Mbombela.

12/10/2026

The Hollywood Foundation Thuthuka League has been, on the move for the last few weeks, from all three regions, Gert Sibande, Nkangala and Ehlazeni...

GERT SIBANDE GAMES
1. Elukwatini Stadium (16 Oct 2026)

EHLAZENI GAMES
1. Nkomazi Proverbs College (14 October 2026)
2. Meridian Carino (21 Oct 2026)
3. Plaston Oasis kabhokweni (23 Oct 2026)

NKANGALA GAMES
U11 girls - Manyano Primary school
U13 girls -Makhathini Primary school
U13 Boys -Zikhuphule Primary School

PROVINCIAL FINALS GAMES (Venue TBC)
6 NOVEMBER 2026

05/10/2026

The Mpumalanga Rugby Union sadly confirms the passing of the Deputy President, Mr. Riaan Kotze, and requests that the family and his colleagues be given space, privacy, and time to mourn this tragic loss.

MRU President, Mr. AG Visser, confirmed this loss and stated, “Mr. Kotze was a dedicated, loyal rugby and Pumas man as well as a close friend to all of us. His knowledge, passion and friendship is a devastating loss to rugby, the Pumas family and Riaan’s family."

May his soul rest in peace