Overview
- Michaelhouse beat Hilton 20-16 at Michaelhouse to level the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands series, marking their first home derby win since 2015 and first win over Hilton since 2024.
- Hilton finished the season with an outstanding record of 11 wins from 13 matches and remains the province's top-performing team despite the derby loss.
- St Stithians recovered from a 21-0 halftime deficit to secure a 21-21 draw with St John’s after second-half scores from Reece Hubner and a brace from captain Siphosamandosi Cele.
- Several one-sided results underlined shifting momentum across provinces, including Kearsney’s 94-10 win over St Alban’s, Graeme’s 51-10 win over Union, and Selborne’s 85-7 victory.
- Dale recorded a win at St Andrews but sources disagree on the exact score (reported as 42-36 and 46-36), and these recent results leave Kearsney, Graeme and Dale well placed ahead of upcoming provincial showdowns that will decide final standings.