Local rugby teams hope for better results this weekend

record in the Super League after demolishing a hapless Africans 90-6. They are sitting pretty on top of the log with a hefty 32 points. Africans is ninth on nine points. Walter Sisulu University All Blacks lost for the first time this season when they went down 15-10 against a spirited Police outfit. Police overtook All Blacks to second spot on 30 points. All Blacks have 27 points.

Swallows cemented their top four position with an easy 23-12 win away at Ocean Sweepers. Fort Hare Blues made light work of Winter Rose, beating the Mdantsane side 46-13. Fort Hare is fifth on 19 points. Cambridge recorded their second win of the season with a hard-fought 17-10 win over a winless Berlin Tigers.

The battle is on for promotion from the Premier to the Super League. Busy Boys are the hot favourites after taking outright pole position in their 35-20 win over King Brumbies. They have amassed 27 points and are still unbeaten this season. They are followed by Ntlaza Lions after their devastating win over Shining Stars propelled them to 26 league points. Young Leopards are also unbeaten with a 100% record after defeating Evergreens 12-3. They occupy third spot on 23 points. The match between Gonubie Sea Birds and Wallabies failed to take place as the field was deemed unplayable.

This weekend sees Breakers at home to Cambridge. Swallows entertain Old Boys in a tough encounter. Berlin Tigers will be looking for their first win against Fort Hare. Police will be gunning for all five points against Africans in King William’s Town. Winter Rose host Ocean Sweepers and Buffs are away to All Blacks. In the Premier League, Shining Stars travel to Stutterheim to face Wallabies. Ngculu Zebras are at home to Young Leopards and Busy Boys will want to consolidate their top spot against Ready Blues. Evergreens meet King Brumbies and Sea Birds make the trip to Ntlaza. Old Collegians have a bye.