absa-wildeklawer-tournament I school-rugby i August 27, 2025

Exciting new additions to Absa Wildeklawer 2026 as fixtures are announced

The fixtures for the prestigious Absa Wildeklawer 2026 have officially been announced, with next year’s tournament set to feature two exciting debutants: Queen’s College Boys’ High School and Westville Boys' High School. 

Their inclusion marks a significant milestone, reflecting the tournament’s continued growth and recognition of top-tier schoolboy rugby talent across the country.
Here’s to the biggest schoolboy rugby tournament in Africa!
A total of 20 schools will participate in the main event, which will be split into two sections. The A-section will feature these 20 schools, whose fixtures have already been confirmed. In addition, a B-section will include six schools alongside four Barbarian sides, offering a broader platform for emerging talent and competitive matchups.

The 2026 edition promises to uphold Wildeklawer’s proud tradition of excellence while welcoming fresh new talent through the inclusion of some exciting new players.
FIXTURES
Friday, 24 April 2026
Hoërskool Diamantveld vs Westville Boys' High School
17:30 - Opening Ceremony
Paul Roos Gimnasium vs Hoërskool Garsfontein

Saturday, 25 April 2026
Paarl Gimnasium vs Helpmekaar Kollege
Paarl Boys’ High School vs Northwood School
Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool vs Hoërskool Outeniqua
Grey College vs Hoërskool Noordheuwel
Jeppe High School for Boys vs Boland Landbou
Queen's College Boys' High School vs Oakdale Landbou
Hoërskool Monument vs Durban High School
Maritzburg College vs Stellenberg High School

Monday, 27 April 2026
Grey College vs Jeppe High School for Boys
Westville Boys' High School vs Stellenberg High School
Paarl Gimnasium vs Oakdale Landbou
Durban High School vs Paul Roos Gimnasium
Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool vs Paarl Boys’ High School
Helpmekaar Kollege vs Queen's College Boys' High School
Northwood School vs Hoërskool Garsfontein
Hoërskool Outeniqua vs Maritzburg College
Hoërskool Noordheuwel vs Boland Landbou
Hoërskool Monument vs Hoërskool Diamantveld
Photo credit: Queen's College Boys' High School I Westville Boys' High School
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