Kearsney 1st XI hosted Maritzburg College at AH Smith Saturday. Kearsney won the toss and chose to bat on a pitch that offered the bowlers something early on.
Kearsney 1st XI hosted Maritzburg College at AH Smith Saturday. Kearsney won the toss and chose to bat on a pitch that offered the bowlers something early on.
Maritzburg College enjoyed several positive results over the weekend, with eight teams taking on Kearsney and the 1st team competing in the Stayers Inspired Cup. A special highlight was Joe Makepeace reaching 100 caps and earning selection for the tournament team.
SA Rugby has announced the South African boys’ U17 Sevens squad, as part of Team South Africa, for the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, taking place from 31 October to 13 November.
Kearsney College’s U15A water polo team made history by becoming the first KwaZulu-Natal school to win the prestigious Ian Melliar U15 Water Polo Tournament in its 20-year history. Hosted annually by Wynberg Boys’ High School in Cape Town, the tournament attracts some of the country’s leading U15 water polo teams.
Maritzburg College’s 1st XI wrapped up the 66th Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week with four competitive fixtures against some of South Africa’s leading school cricket teams, providing the young squad with an invaluable week of high-level cricket, learning and camaraderie.
Kearsney College’s current Matrics have maintained the school’s strong academic tradition, with 33% achieving an aggregate of more than 75%.
Kearsney’s 1st water polo side finished runners-up at the annual Clifton Water Polo Tournament held over the weekend, where they showcased the team’s resilience and character, particularly in the semi-final comeback and two consecutive matches decided by penalty shoot-outs.
Kearsney College welcomed Northwood to the Stott on Saturday for their final home fixture of the season, securing a hard-fought 2-0 victory after an impressive second-half performance.
Maritzburg College brought its 2026 football season to a fitting close with an entertaining day of competitive action against Durban High School (DHS) on Saturday, 12 September.
Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School (GHS) is proud to host the inaugural Nashua Green Elly Rugby Festival, a groundbreaking celebration of women’s sport in South Africa.