Richards Bay FC faced a challenging match against AmaZulu on March 14, 2026, in the 2025-26 South African Premiership. Despite a strong effort, the club ended up losing 2-1. The match took place at the home ground of AmaZulu, where the atmosphere was electric. Thabiso Kutumela opened the scoring for Richards Bay FC in the 28th minute, giving the team an early lead. However, AmaZulu responded quickly, with Sanele Barns equalizing in the 41st minute. The second half saw a determined AmaZulu side, and they secured the win with a goal from Hendrick Ekstein in the 83rd minute. This defeat leaves Richards Bay FC with a record of 5 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses, totaling 23 points in the league. The team will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming fixtures to improve their standing in the league.