The BBRU has announced the Sibanye-Stillwater Super League 2026 edition, the biggest cross-border club competition in South Africa.
Willem Strauss, President of the Blue Bulls Rugby Union, said that the new league, an extension of last year’s Castle Super League, has expanded to 40 clubs from six different rugby provinces that will compete in a Cup, Shield and Women’s divisions, respectively.
“The remarkable growth of this league is due to our new title sponsor, Sibanye Stillwater, as well as the support of the associated sponsors, SA Breweries, Konica Minolta and Xco Sport,” said Strauss.
The Sibanye-Stillwater Super League now also offers exposure and growth opportunities for clubs in the Blue Bulls President’s League, the women’s clubs, and the Limpopo leagues. Participation and prize money of close to R2-million are at stake across the three divisions.
The women’s competition will focus on development by training the coaches and players through the involvement of Swys de Bruin, the Springbok women’s coach.
“At Sibanye-Stillwater, we believe sport is a powerful catalyst for employee wellbeing and engagement, and for bringing communities together. That’s why we support a wide range of sporting initiatives, including our own amateur rugby, soccer, netball, and athletics clubs, as well as investments in sports infrastructure, equipment, and kits for schools in our host communities,” said Richard Cox, Chief Regional Officer of Sibanye-Stillwater’s Southern Africa operations.
“We’re also very excited to unite behind our team, the Sibanye-Stillwater Warriors, who we believe will make a lasting impact in the Super League and touch many lives around us this year.”
It was also announced that SABC and Heritage Broadcasting have been appointed as the official broadcasting partners of the Sibanye-Stillwater Super League for the 2026 season.
This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in the continued growth and professionalisation of club rugby in South Africa. Through SABC and Heritage Broadcasting’s national television, radio, and digital platforms, the Sibanye-Stillwater Super League will enjoy unprecedented exposure, bringing club rugby to communities across the country.
The 2026 season will feature over 72 teams, more than 1700 players, and 300+ coaching and support staff, positioning the Sibanye-Stillwater Super League as one of the largest amateur rugby competitions in South Africa.
The Sibanye-Stillwater Super League Tournament will kick off on February 14. In the Cup section, Northam Rhinos are the defending champions, having beaten Naka Bulle in the final last year.
The Sibanye-Stillwater Super League Cup final will take place on March 20, as a curtain raiser for the URC clash between the Vodacom Bulls and Cardiff. The Shield Final and Women’s Finals will take place on March 21 in Limpopo and Sibanye-Stillwater.
