The Castle Super League kicks off on Saturday, 15 February, bringing together non-tertiary club teams, including Vereeniging, Springs, Brakpan, NWU Vaal (Valke), Naka Bulle, Harlequins, Tuine Grizzlies (Blue Bulls), Northam Wolves, Louis Trichardt (Leopards) and Sasol Secunda (Pumas), Konica Minolta and the Castle Super League say.

The competition aims to elevate club rugby, offering players, coaches, referees, sponsors and fans a platform for growth and talent development, the duo adds.

Willem Strauss, President of the Blue Bulls Rugby Union, says, "The Castle Super League serves as a vital platform to discovering hidden talent, many of whom go on to play professional rugby. Additionally, it ensures the sustainability and relevance of club rugby in South Africa."

Marc Pillay, CEO of Konica Minolta South Africa, expresses the company's enthusiasm for supporting the Castle Super League.

Pillay says, "It is an absolute privilege to celebrate a partnership that goes beyond sport — one that embodies excellence and resilience, while also championing the development of local talent and uplifting communities."

"At Konica Minolta South Africa, we believe in the power of collaboration. Whether in business or on the sports field, success is driven by teamwork, innovation and an unrelenting commitment to progress. That is why we are thrilled to embark on this journey with the Castle Super League, a platform that not only showcases top rugby talent but also nurtures the spirit of unity," Pillay adds.

“When we invest in people — whether on the field or in the workplace — we create opportunities, ignite ambition and drive meaningful change," Pillay says. 

This sponsorship reinforces Konica Minolta South Africa's commitment to strengthening South African rugby, the duo concludes.

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