UXi Sport runs rugby development and career programmes across various institutes in South Africa, including one that fields a team called the Panthers, part of a club competition.
The Panthers team belongs to the UXi system, which operates several high-performance rugby institutes affiliated with provincial unions, such as:
- Free State International Rugby Institute (Cheetahs Institute of Excellence) in Bloemfontein.
- Western Province International Rugby Institute in Stellenbosch.
- Pumas Rugby Institute in Nelspruit.
- Griquas Rugby Institute in Kimberley.
- Limpopo Blue Bulls Rugby Institute.
- Harlequins International Rugby Institute.
These institutes focus on individual player development, combining high-performance rugby training with academic qualifications to prepare student-athletes for careers both on and off the field.
The “Panthers” specifically refer to one of the teams participating in the U20 cross-border or club-level competitions organized by the Blue Bulls Rugby Union and UXi Sport. In a recent semi-final, the Panthers edged another team, Sibanye, in a close match that went into extra time.
- Leagues
- South Africa u17A, The World Schools Festival
- Seasons
- 2025
- Home
- Mediterranean Sports Hub (Barcelona, Spain)
| Date | Home | Results | Away | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UXI Panthers (u18) XV  | 0 - 49 |  Grey College (u17A) |