St Alban’s and Parktown played out a thrilling 24-24 draw this past weekend in a match that had everything, from early dominance and momentum swings to injury setbacks and late drama.
St Alban’s and Parktown played out a thrilling 24-24 draw this past weekend in a match that had everything, from early dominance and momentum swings to injury setbacks and late drama.
On Saturday Kearsney returned to rugby action after the half-term break, with a tough encounter against Northwood.
Kearsney and DHS met in ideal rugby conditions on Saturday, with both sides producing an entertaining and hard-fought encounter. DHS opened the scoring after capitalising on a loose Kearsney pass. The ball was intercepted and the DHS player raced the length of the field to score the first try of the afternoon.
St Alban’s produced a far more composed and clinical performance this past weekend, overcoming a determined Clifton side 24-8 in a hard-fought encounter. While Clifton remained competitive throughout, St Alban’s showed greater control in key moments and were rewarded with four tries to one.
Saturday saw the Kearsney 1st XV travel to play Michaelhouse at Hilton for their Sharks Rugby Day fixture against a highly rated Michaelhouse side.
On a sweltering Saturday afternoon, the fierce Maritzburg derby between Maritzburg College and St Charles lived up to its reputation, delivering a thrilling contest packed with intensity and standout performances.
On a sweltering Saturday afternoon, the fierce Maritzburg derby between Maritzburg College and St Charles lived up to its reputation, delivering a thrilling contest packed with intensity and standout performances.
St Charles College faced Maritzburg College in the highly anticipated annual derby, with significant hype and expectation surrounding the fixture. The two sides had produced a thrilling encounter in 2025, and anticipation was high for another exciting contest.
The Absa Wildeklawer Tournament 2026 returns to Kimberley from 24-27 April for its 17th edition, once again bringing together the best in schoolboy rugby talent in South Africa.