EASTER RUGBY FESTIVALS
KES Easter Rugby Festival 2026 Fixtures Unveiled
The prestigious KES Easter Rugby Festival returns to Johannesburg on 4 April, ushering in its 22nd edition with a fixtures list that promises yet another action-packed weekend of schoolboy rugby. Next year’s tournament features an exciting new addition in Cranbrook School from Australia, further elevating the festival’s international flavour.
KES Easter Rugby Festival Fixtures:
SATURDAY, 4 APRIL 2026
09:00 - 10:10
Worcester Gymnasium vs Hudson Park High School
10:15 - 11:25
Hoërskool Eldoraigne vs Pearson High School
11:30 - 12:40
Northwood School vs Hoër Landbouskool Marlow
12:45 - 13:55
Cranbrook School (Australia) vs Dale College Boys’ High
14:00 - 15:10
Hoërskool Noordheuwel vs Queen’s College Boys’ High School
15:15 - 16:25
King Edward VII School vs St Andrew’s College
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09:00 - 10:10
Worcester Gymnasium vs Hudson Park High School
10:15 - 11:25
Hoërskool Eldoraigne vs Pearson High School
11:30 - 12:40
Northwood School vs Hoër Landbouskool Marlow
12:45 - 13:55
Cranbrook School (Australia) vs Dale College Boys’ High
14:00 - 15:10
Hoërskool Noordheuwel vs Queen’s College Boys’ High School
15:15 - 16:25
King Edward VII School vs St Andrew’s College
MONDAY, 6 APRIL 2026
09:00 - 10:10
Hoërskool Eldoraigne vs Hudson Park High School
10:15 - 11:25
Worcester Gymnasium vs Dale College Boys’ High School
11:30 - 12:40
Hoërskool Noordheuwel vs Hoër Landbouskool Marlow
12:45 - 13:55
Cranbrook School (Australia) vs Pearson High School
14:00 - 15:10
Northwood School vs St Andrew’s College
15:15 - 16:25
King Edward VII School vs Queen’s College Boys’ High School
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Hoërskool Eldoraigne vs Hudson Park High School
10:15 - 11:25
Worcester Gymnasium vs Dale College Boys’ High School
11:30 - 12:40
Hoërskool Noordheuwel vs Hoër Landbouskool Marlow
12:45 - 13:55
Cranbrook School (Australia) vs Pearson High School
14:00 - 15:10
Northwood School vs St Andrew’s College
15:15 - 16:25
King Edward VII School vs Queen’s College Boys’ High School
Photo credit: King Edward VII School
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