Sun shines on De Aar Titans as they edge Young Stars in thrilling Super League B final

EVEN with the Suzuki Griquas being on the road for their Currie Cup road trip, the Diamond City still had some thrilling rugby action going on this past weekend.

The Super League B Division Final at Suzuki Park in Kimberley on Saturday delivered everything local rugby fans live for: passion, pride, and sheer determination.

The De Aar Titans faced off against Port Nolloth’s Young Stars RFC in a nail-biting clash that kept supporters on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

Local club rugby goes beyond being just a game as it is a showcase of passion with the players showing remarkable commitment. Most of these players juggle full-time jobs, many working on solar farms, and yet they make time for training and match days.

On Saturday, all that effort culminated in a showdown that neither team would forget.

The match began with Young Stars asserting dominance, and moving around the field of play with confidence and precision. By half-time, they led 17-6, leaving the Titans needing to put in a strong second-half response.

And respond they did.

From the kickoff of the second half, the Titans shifted gears, turning defence into attack and scoring tries that steadily swung the scoreboard in their favour. Young Stars refused to yield, however, matching every move with determination of their own, keeping the contest tense until the final moments.

It all came down to the last seconds.

A Young Stars player was penalised for being offside, giving the Titans a final opportunity. The kick was good, and the scoreboard read 28-27 in favour of De Aar. Jubilation erupted as the Titans secured the Super League B Division title by the narrowest of margins.

Speaking after the match, De Aar Titans captain Gloucester Hugo reflected on the journey to the title. “This is a big moment for us here today,” he said. “Our preparations were a bit on and off at times because so many of us work at solar plants, and getting to training is really difficult, but somehow we make it work.”

Hugo paid tribute to his teammates, praising their resilience and teamwork. “We fought hard to be here today. We had to overcome many challenges, but today we walk away as winners.”

For the De Aar Titans, the victory is more than a trophy. It is a testament to commitment, teamwork, and the enduring spirit of local rugby in the Northern Cape.