The SA Cup was created to replace the Mzanzi Challenge which was played for only one season in 2023 and was won by the Falcons.

The domestic teams with a place in the United Rugby Championship, namely the Blue Bulls, Western Province, Sharks and Golden Lions are excluded from the SA Cup.

[3] The top four teams in the 2025 SA Cup will join the four United Rugby Championship teams in the 2025 Currie Cup Premier Division and the remaining six teams will battle it out for the 2025 Currie Cup First Division title.

[4] The Griquas beat the Pumas 46-24 in the final to take the first SA Cup title.

Round nine [48] The Cheetahs vs Griquas was the last competitive rugby match of Ruan Pienaar before retirement.