RUGBY FESTIVALS
Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School Hosts Historic First Home Rugby Festival
Pietermaritzburg, April 2026: Pietermaritzburg Girls' in the game against Kokstad High School
Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School (GHS) will make history this weekend as it hosts its first-ever home mini rugby festival on Saturday, 25 April 2026. The event marks a significant milestone in the school’s sporting journey and underscores the growing importance of women’s sport in South Africa.
The festival will feature fixtures at the GHS Rugby Field, beginning at 8am with the U16 team taking on Grosvenor Girls’ High. Teams from Kokstad Rugby Club and Estcourt High School will also compete, with matches streamed live by SuperSport Schools to ensure broader visibility for the athletes.
“This is a proud moment for our school and for women’s rugby in KwaZulu-Natal,” said Mr Matthew Marwick, Principal of Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School. “Hosting our first home rugby festival is not only about celebrating sport but also about empowering young women to take their place on the field with confidence and pride. We are committed to building a legacy where women’s sport is given the recognition it deserves.”
With full participation and support across the school, the festival also reflects the school’s ethos of teamwork, leadership, and community involvement. Later in the year, from 1-4 October, the school will host a bigger festival featuring 14 teams, held at UKZN.
South Africa has seen a surge in interest and investment in women’s sport, and events like this festival are vital in sustaining momentum. By providing a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills, GHS is contributing to the national effort to break barriers and ensure equal opportunities for women in sport.
South Africa has seen a surge in interest and investment in women’s sport, and events like this festival are vital in sustaining momentum. By providing a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills, GHS is contributing to the national effort to break barriers and ensure equal opportunities for women in sport.
RUGBY FIXTURES AND RESULTS
| 08:00 | Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High U16 | vs | Grosvenor Girls’ High U16 |
| 09:00 | Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High U18 | vs | Grosvenor Girls’ High U18 |
| 10:00 | Kokstad Rugby Club U18 | vs | Estcourt High School U18 |
| 11:00 | Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High U16 | vs | Estcourt High School U16 |
| 12:00 | Grosvenor Girls’ High U18 | vs | Kokstad Rugby Club U18 |
| 13:00 | Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High U18 | vs | Estcourt High School U18 |
Event Details:
● Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026
● Venue: GHS Rugby Field, Pietermaritzburg
● First Match: 8am - GHS U16 vs Grosvenor Girls’ High U16
● Parking: Topham Road Entrance
● Streaming: SuperSport Schools
● Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026
● Venue: GHS Rugby Field, Pietermaritzburg
● First Match: 8am - GHS U16 vs Grosvenor Girls’ High U16
● Parking: Topham Road Entrance
● Streaming: SuperSport Schools
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