Official account of the Valke Rugby Union, participating in the annual Currie Cup 🏉
Mzansi Challenge Cup Winners 2023 🏆
21/08/2026
🔥 ROUND 1 | STARTING XV 🔥
The wait is over. 🦅 Our Valke U21 Shield campaign kicks off this Saturday!
💥 Valke U21 vs Blue Bulls Limpopo
📅 Saturday, 22 August 2026
📍 Groblersdal
Introducing the Starting XV and Impact Squad ready to take the fight into Round 1. 💪🏉
One team. One mission. One Valke. 🟥⬜
Let’s get behind the boys and back them all the way!
🦅 FLY HIGH, VALKE!
21/08/2026
U21 Shield 2026 🦅🔥
The road ahead is set! Our Valke U21 Shield side is ready to take on some of the best young talent in the country. 💪🏉
📅 22 August | 🆚 Blue Bulls Limpopo | 📍 Groblersdal
📅 29 August | 🆚 Pumas | 📍 Kempton Park
📅 5 September | 🆚 Griffons | 📍 Welkom
📅 12 September | 🆚 Griquas | 📍 Kempton Park
Four battles. One mission. 🦅
Bring the fight. Fly high. 🟥⬜
21/08/2026
🏉 JERSEY PRESENTATION | VALKE U21 SHIELD
A new chapter begins for the Valke U21 Shield team. 🔴🦅
The official jersey presentation is a special moment — a symbol of pride, responsibility, and the honour of wearing the Valke colours.
FIRST PHOTO:
from the left:
Jan Wiegand – Valke President
Divan Brits – U21 Captain
Ockert Brits – Assistant Coach
Ockert brings a proud Valke legacy to the team, having represented the Valke Provincial Platteland team in more than 50 matches was also the captain, as well as representing the Valke Provincial Amateur team in more than 20 matches.
SECOND PHOTO:
from the left:
Jan Wiegand – Valke President
Junior Kettledas – Vice Captain
Divan Brits – Captain
Ockert Brits – Assistant Coach
Alvandre Maart – Head Coach
The team is ready. The jerseys have been handed over. Now it’s time to wear the Valke colours with pride. 🦅💪
One team. One jersey. One Valke.
18/08/2026
Throwback Tuesday to some of the great tries/moments of the 2026 season🏉🔥
❤️ #2026
05/08/2026
Happy birthday, Leah! 🥳
04/08/2026
Happy birthday, Kayden & Andrew! 🥳
kayden kiewit Andrew Van Wyk
24/07/2026
It wasn’t the result we came for, but we’ll wear this jersey with pride every single time. ❤️🦅
Congratulations to the SWD Eagles on becoming the 2026 Currie Cup First Division champions. 🏆
Thank you to every player, coach, staff member and supporter who stood behind us throughout the campaign. Your passion and belief never went unnoticed.
We rise. We learn. We come back stronger. 💪❤️
24/07/2026
24/07/2026
The final day of the First Division is here 🏆