RUGBY FESTIVALS
Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School shine at the first home rugby festival
By Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School
Much to the delight of the supporters, Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School’s inaugural home mini rugby festival on Saturday, 25 April 2026 proved to be a great success, showcasing determination and skill.
The GHS players delivered standout performances across both U16 and U18 divisions, demonstrating grit, teamwork, and resilience.
● U18 GHS vs Kokstad: GHS opened their campaign with a hard-fought 15-10 victory, edging past Kokstad in a tense encounter.
● U16 GHS vs Canaan: Despite a spirited effort, GHS fell 17-10 to Canaan in a competitive clash.
● U18 GHS vs Estcourt: GHS closed the festival in emphatic fashion, overpowering Estcourt 29-5 with a commanding display of attacking rugby.
● Congratulations to our own Shy-Hannah Nichols who was awarded Senior Woman Player of the Festival.
Thank you to our competitors, Grosvenor Girls' High School, Estcourt High School, Kokstad Rugby Club and Cannan College as well as sponsors aQuellé, Renault, and University of KwaZulu-Natal and for their valued support. A special thank you to SuperSport Schools for streaming the matches live.
● U18 GHS vs Kokstad: GHS opened their campaign with a hard-fought 15-10 victory, edging past Kokstad in a tense encounter.
● U16 GHS vs Canaan: Despite a spirited effort, GHS fell 17-10 to Canaan in a competitive clash.
● U18 GHS vs Estcourt: GHS closed the festival in emphatic fashion, overpowering Estcourt 29-5 with a commanding display of attacking rugby.
● Congratulations to our own Shy-Hannah Nichols who was awarded Senior Woman Player of the Festival.
Thank you to our competitors, Grosvenor Girls' High School, Estcourt High School, Kokstad Rugby Club and Cannan College as well as sponsors aQuellé, Renault, and University of KwaZulu-Natal and for their valued support. A special thank you to SuperSport Schools for streaming the matches live.
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