About BCM DRU
BCM District Rugby Union is a non-profit organization established in 2017 to create and promote rugby playing opportunities for men and women within the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
Grassroots Rugby Since 2017
BCM DRU is one of the largest district rugby structures in South Africa.
BCM District Rugby Union (BCM DRU) is a non-profit organization established in 2017 to create and promote rugby playing opportunities for men and women within the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
BCM DRU is one of the largest district rugby structures, with 126 men's teams and 10 women's teams. The District is affiliated to Border Rugby Union (BRU), which is affiliated to the South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby).
Our focus is on grassroots rugby development, competitive participation, talent identification and capacity building for players, coaches, referees, First Aiders and administrators.
What We Stand For
Grassroots Development
Building rugby from the ground up — creating playing opportunities for men and women across the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
Competitive Participation
Administering Sunday League rugby through 8 sub-unions and four First Division Sub-streams, with a pathway to the Top 8 Championship.
Talent Identification
Providing players with platforms to be identified — including Under-19 Rugby Sevens at the BCMM Alfred Mtsi Games and representative teams.
Capacity Building
Developing players, coaches, referees, First Aiders and administrators through structured programmes at grassroots level.
Milestones & Achievements
BCM District Rugby Union is Established
BCM DRU was established as a non-profit organization to create and promote rugby playing opportunities for men and women within the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
One of the Largest District Rugby Structures
The District has grown to become one of the largest district rugby structures in South Africa, with 126 men's teams and 10 women's teams, affiliated to Border Rugby Union (BRU) and the South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby).
Major Rugby Competitions & Events Hosted
Since its establishment, BCM DRU has successfully hosted major rugby competitions and events, including the Sunday League Playoffs, the First Division Top 8 Championship, and the Super Rugby Showdown, featuring 48 First Division teams.
BCM DRU Representative Team in the BRUTTEN Competition
BCM DRU assembled a representative team that participated in the Border Rugby Union BRUTTEN Competition.
Under-19 Rugby Sevens at the BCMM Alfred Mtsi Games
The District participates in the BCMM Alfred Mtsi Games through Under-19 Rugby Sevens, providing players with an opportunity to be selected to represent Buffalo City at the Eastern Cape Premier Games.
Capacity-Building Programmes for the Rugby Community
For the past six years, BCM DRU has conducted capacity-building programmes for coaches, referees, First Aiders and rugby administrators, strengthening rugby development at grassroots level.
Rising Stars RFC – Border Rugby Inter-District Champions
In 2025, Rising Stars RFC of Kwelera Sub-union became the first BCM DRU team to win the Border Rugby Inter-District competition and earn promotion to the Border Rugby Premier League.
8 Sub-Unions. 4 Sub-Streams. One Champion.
BCM DRU consists of 8 affiliated Sub-unions responsible for administering Sunday League rugby. The Sub-unions are grouped into four First Division Sub-streams, each consisting of 12 teams.
The top two teams from each Sub-stream qualify for the BCM DRU First Division Top 8 Championship — which determines the District Champion who then represents BCM in the Border Rugby Inter-District Playoffs.
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Stay up to date with fixtures, results and log standings across all eight sub-unions and four First Division Sub-streams.