The two-day USSA Rugby Sevens Tournament, packed with thrilling rugby action, will bring together teams from universities across the country.
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is gearing up to host the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Rugby Sevens Tournament for the third year in a row, solidifying its reputation as a premier venue for university rugby.
SPU has continued to make strides in rugby, with its men’s 15-a-side team securing a spot in the prestigious 2025 Varsity Shield. This achievement underscores the growth of rugby at SPU and adds to the excitement of hosting the USSA Rugby Sevens Tournament.
The two-day USSA Rugby Sevens Tournament, packed with thrilling rugby action, will bring together teams from universities across the country.
The tournament kicked off on Friday, September 20, with a registration session and an opening ceremony that will set the tone for a weekend of intense competition.
The games will take place at SPU’s state-of-the-art sports precinct, which includes the impressive Suzuki Stadium, ensuring top-tier facilities for players and fans alike.
Match Fixtures
On Saturday, September 21, the competition will shift into full gear, with back-to-back games leading up to the finals scheduled for Sunday, September 22. Here are the opening day’s fixtures for SPU’s male and female teams:
Saturday, September 21
SPU Male Team Fixtures
Astro 2 (9.20am): SPU vs University of Mpumalanga
Astro 1 (1.20pm): SPU vs Vaal University of Technology
Astro 1 (3.55pm): SPU vs ETA College
SPU Female Team Fixtures
Astro 1 (9.45am): SPU vs Vaal University of Technology
Astro 1 (12.55pm): SPU vs Varsity College
Astro 2 (3.55pm): SPU vs Rhodes University
Day 1 results will determine the fixtures for Day 2, where teams will battle it out for their final positions.
How to follow the tournament
For those unable to attend in person, SPU is ensuring that all matches played on the A-field will be streamed live via the Super Schools app on Saturday and Sunday. In addition, SPU will provide regular updates, highlights, and match results on its social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.
This event promises to be an unforgettable weekend of rugby, and SPU invites all students, staff, and sports enthusiasts to join in the excitement and cheer on their teams as they aim for victory.
