Sanlam Boland Kavaliers, often called the Kavas, is the professional men's rugby union team of Boland Rugby, which has its headquarters in Wellington, South Africa. The team plays in the 2026 Carling Currie Cup Premier Division.
History
As of January 2026, Boland Rugby is one of 14 rugby unions in South Africa affiliated to the South African Rugby Union, with its headquarters in Wellington.
The Kavaliers qualified for the 2026 Carling Currie Cup Premier Division. By May 2026 the Toyota Cheetahs and Sanlam Boland Kavaliers had booked their places in the SA Cup semi-finals alongside the Suzuki Griquas and Airlink Pumas.
Ground
Boland Rugby's address is Boland Rugby Stadium, Fontein Street, Wellington 7654.
Teams and training
Besides the professional Kavaliers, Boland Rugby has the Boland Dames, an under-21 side, schools rugby, an academy and community clubs. By the union's count, as of January 2026, it has over 200 rugby clubs, with a total of 480 teams playing each weekend from February to November.