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Western Province Rugby Union - Green Point Track

Formerly Western Province Coloured Rugby Union. Traditionally, it was believed that Roslyns was the first club.

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City & Suburban Rugby Football Union

In 1898, seven founding clubs formed the City & Suburban Rugby Football Union (commonly known as Cities). 

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Western Province Rugby Football Union

The new union organised the first Grand Challenge competition. Participating clubs. 

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Somerset West Rugby Football Board

The Somerset West Rugby Football Board has a legacy as rich as the soil it stands on. Founded in 1937.

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Tygerberg Rugby Union

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The formation of the Western Province Rugby Football Union Executive Committee in 1992 marked a turning point in South African rugby history.

The formation of the Western Province Rugby Football Union Executive Committee in 1992 marked a turning point in South African rugby history. In a time when the sport was divided along racial lines — with separate unions for Coloured, Black, and White players — a unified vision emerged. On 5 February 1992, representatives from all factions began meeting with a shared purpose: to build one non-racial, democratic rugby body.

 

Through deep deliberation, mutual respect, and unwavering commitment, they crafted a new constitution. On 4 March 1992, the Western Province Rugby Football Union was officially born — a symbol of unity, resilience, and transformation.

 

The 1992–1995 Executive Committee led the charge during these formative years. Their work laid the foundation for a stronger, more inclusive future — one that continues to grow and inspire generations of players, coaches, and supporters across the Western Cape.

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