2016 Under-21 Provincial Championship

There was seven participating teams in the 2016 Under-21 Provincial Championship. These teams played each other once over the course of the season, either at home or away. Teams received four points for a win and two points for a draw. Bonus points were awarded to teams that scored four or more tries in a game, as well as to teams that lost a match by seven points or less. Teams were ranked by log points, then points difference (points scored less points conceded). The top four teams qualified for the title play-off semi-finals. The team that finished first had home advantage against the team that finished fourth, while the team that finished second had home advantage against the team that finished third. The final was played as a curtain raiser for the 2016 Currie Cup Premier Division final. ==Teams==

The following teams took part in the 2016 Under-21 Provincial Championship: ==Standings==

The final league standings for the 2016 Under-21 Provincial Championship was: Round-by-round The table below shows each team's progression throughout the season. For each round, their cumulative points total is shown with the overall log position in brackets: ==Matches==

The following matches were played in the 2016 Under-21 Provincial Championship: Round one Round two Round three Round four Round five Round six Round seven Round eight Semi-finals Final ==Honours==

The honour roll for the 2016 Under-21 Provincial Championship was: ==Players==

Squads The following squads were named for the 2016 Under-21 Provincial Championship: Points scorers The following table contain points scored in the 2016 Under-21 Provincial Championship: Discipline The following table contains all the cards handed out during the competition: ==Referees==

The following referees officiated matches in the 2016 Under-21 Provincial Championship: ==See also==