Potch Dorp Rugby Focuses on Cup Playoffs Ahead of Upcoming League Season
- Karen Scheepers
- 6 hours ago
- 2 min read
Potchefstroom Dorp Rugbyklub will contest important third-place playoff matches this weekend, closing off their campaigns in the Philip van Rensburg Tournament and Mervyn Taylor Shield.
These playoff fixtures will be staged at home on Saturday, 3 May 2025, providing an opportunity for the teams to finish the cup competitions strongly before the league season officially kicks off in May.
🏉 Weekend Fixtures – 3 May 2025
Potch Dorp 2 vs Lichtenburg
📍 Dorp Rugby Field, Potchefstroom
🕛 12:00 PM
Mervyn Taylor Shield – Third-Place Playoff
Potch Dorp’s second team will face Lichtenburg in a playoff clash where pride and momentum are at stake. Having shown resilience throughout the Shield competition, Dorp 2 will look to build confidence heading into the league campaign.
Potch Dorp 1 vs Impala
📍 Dorp Rugby Field, Potchefstroom
🕞 13:30 PM
Philip van Rensburg Tournament – Third-Place Playoff
Following a hard-fought semi-final against Northam Wolves, Potch Dorp’s first team will meet Impala in what promises to be a spirited contest. Both clubs will be eager to secure third place and end the tournament phase on a high note.
🏆 Transitioning from Cups to League
While these playoffs conclude Dorp’s involvement in the current cup competitions, the league season is only just beginning.The first round of league matches kicks off on 10 May 2025, and teams are using this weekend as critical preparation for what lies ahead.
Third-place honours remain important for morale, but more significantly, this weekend offers teams the chance to fine-tune combinations, sharpen discipline, and gather momentum before league points come into play.
📣 Supporters Encouraged to Attend
Spectators are invited to enjoy a day of rugby at Dorp Rugby Field. With two fixtures scheduled back-to-back, the club is expecting strong support as they close out the tournament phase and shift focus to league ambitions.
📅 Event Summary
Date: Saturday, 3 May 2025
Venue: Dorp Rugby Field, Potchefstroom
Matches:
12:00 – Potch Dorp 2 vs Lichtenburg (Mervyn Taylor Shield – 3rd Place Playoff)
13:30 – Potch Dorp 1 vs Impala (Philip van Rensburg Tournament – 3rd Place Playoff)
As cup honours are decided this weekend, a new challenge awaits.Potch Dorp Rugbyklub will soon turn their attention fully to league competition – and the next chapter of the 2025 season starts on 10 May.
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