Welkom Rugby club has shown consistent excellence over the past nine years, making their mark across provincial and inter-provincial rugby competitions. Over the past six years Welkom Rugby club has proudly established itself as a dominant force in the rugby landscape of the Freestate. With consistent performance, determination and passion for the game, the club has recorded notable league victor
ies and top finishes across multiple seasons. LEAGUE PERFORMANCE SUMMARY YEAR ACHIEVEMENTS
2017 1st Team - Griffons League Winners Welkom
2018 1st Team - Griffons League Winners Welkom
Won Lejweleputswa 7's Tournament Welkom
2019 1st Team - Griffons League Winners Welkom
1st Team Freestate Challenge Cup semi-finals
2020 SEASON IMPACTED BY COVID
2021 1st Team -Freestate Challenge Cup Winners Bloemfontein
1st and 2nd Teams - Klerksdorp Rugby Club 7's Tournament
Winners
2022 1st Team - Griquas League Winners Kimberley
2023 1st Team - 1st and 2nd Teams - Leopards Northwest President
League Winners Potchefstroom
2024 1st Team - Leopards Northwest President League Winners
Potchefstroom
2nd Team - Semi-finals Welkom
1st and 2nd Teams Steyners 7's Challenge winners
Bloemfontein
2025 1st Team - Griffons League Winners Welkom
Ladies Team - Leopards Northwest 10's League winners
Ladies Team - Leopards Northwest League final Potchefstroom
(lost)
UPCOMING NATIONAL PARTICIPATION
2025 - Welkom club will proudly partake in the ARC Community Cup
(27 Sept 2025 - 25 October 2025) The ARC Community Cup Competition in South Africa for non-university teams. LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION
For the past six years, Welkom Rugby Club has been led by a strong and visionary team. With F Janse van Rensburg (PRESIDENT) and D de Villiers (CHAIRMAN) combined knowledge of rugby and business has played a crucial role in the club's ongoing success. Under their guidance, and with their Committee Team, the club has grown in strength, professionalism, and community impack, setting a standard as one of the best Ruby Clubs in the Freestate.
