This Easter weekend, the rugby fields across South Africa will be ablaze with the spirit of competition as five prestigious school rugby festivals kick off. Notably, Pretoria Boys’ High is marking its 125-year milestone with a grand two-day rugby fest. Alongside, Kearsney, KES, St John’s, and St Stithians are set to uphold their tradition of annual rugby gatherings that never fail to thrill the school sports community.
Over at Kearsney, the battle lines are drawn with teams like Glenwood, Helpmekaar, and Framesby gearing up to show their mettle from Thursday through Monday. Noteworthy matches include Kearsney facing off against both Rustenburg and Transvalia, promising some nail-biting action on the field.
KES will host teams such as Hudson Park and Worcester Gim, with a lineup that promises to deliver intense rugby action. “The KES festival always brings out the best in our team, and we look forward to some great matches,” commented a coach from Pearson, setting the stage for a fierce competition.
"The KES festival always brings out the best in our team, and we look forward to some great matches."
Meanwhile, St John’s will see teams like St Benedicts and Graeme College clashing, with international teams from Australia and New Zealand adding flair to the mix. The global participation underscores the festival’s reputation as a crucible for budding rugby talent.
St Stithians’ grounds will witness its own set of dynamic matches. From local face-offs between St Charles and Northcliff to international school teams from England and Namibia, the festival is a showcase of burgeoning rugby prowess.
Pretoria Boys’ High’s anniversary celebration will pull in crowds with top-tier matches. The host team will battle it out against SACS, while other notable schools like Grey High and Rondebosch add to the roster of high-stakes games.
As the whistle blows this Easter, these festivals are not just about winning but about honor, tradition, and the sheer love of rugby. Each tackle and try scores points not just on the board but in the hearts of the countless young fans and aspiring players watching eagerly from the stands or at home.
Teams participating across the festivals include Glenwood, Helpmekaar, Framesby, Peterhouse, Westville, Transvalia, Kearsney, Rustenburg, Milnerton, EG Jansen, DHS, Zwartkop, Hudson Park, Worcester Gim, Eldoraigne, Pearson, Northwood, Marlow, Dale, Cranbrook, Noordheuwel, Queens, St Andrews, St Benedicts, Graeme, Kingswood, St Davids, Monument, Westlake, Nudgee, Grey College, Hilton, Nelspruit, Bishops, St Johns, St Charles, Kempton Park, Pietersburg, Hartpury, Middelburg, Wynberg, Garsfontein, Inv XV, Grey High, Parktown, Rondebosch, Selborne, Affies, Michaelhouse, Jeppe, Maritzburg College, and SACS.
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This Easter weekend, the rugby fields across South Africa will be ablaze with the spirit of competition as five prestigious school rugby festivals kick off. Notably, Pretoria Boys’ High is marking its 125-year milestone with a grand two-day rugby fest. Alongside, Kearsney, KES, St John’s, and St Stithians are set to uphold their tradition of annual rugby gatherings that never fail to thrill the school sports community.
Over at Kearsney, the battle lines are drawn with teams like Glenwood, Helpmekaar, and Framesby gearing up to show their mettle from Thursday through Monday. Noteworthy matches include Kearsney facing off against both Rustenburg and Transvalia, promising some nail-biting action on the field.
KES will host teams such as Hudson Park and Worcester Gim, with a lineup that promises to deliver intense rugby action. “The KES festival always brings out the best in our team, and we look forward to some great matches,” commented a coach from Pearson, setting the stage for a fierce competition.
"The KES festival always brings out the best in our team, and we look forward to some great matches."
Meanwhile, St John’s will see teams like St Benedicts and Graeme College clashing, with international teams from Australia and New Zealand adding flair to the mix. The global participation underscores the festival’s reputation as a crucible for budding rugby talent.
St Stithians’ grounds will witness its own set of dynamic matches. From local face-offs between St Charles and Northcliff to international school teams from England and Namibia, the festival is a showcase of burgeoning rugby prowess.
Pretoria Boys’ High’s anniversary celebration will pull in crowds with top-tier matches. The host team will battle it out against SACS, while other notable schools like Grey High and Rondebosch add to the roster of high-stakes games.
As the whistle blows this Easter, these festivals are not just about winning but about honor, tradition, and the sheer love of rugby. Each tackle and try scores points not just on the board but in the hearts of the countless young fans and aspiring players watching eagerly from the stands or at home.
Teams participating across the festivals include Glenwood, Helpmekaar, Framesby, Peterhouse, Westville, Transvalia, Kearsney, Rustenburg, Milnerton, EG Jansen, DHS, Zwartkop, Hudson Park, Worcester Gim, Eldoraigne, Pearson, Northwood, Marlow, Dale, Cranbrook, Noordheuwel, Queens, St Andrews, St Benedicts, Graeme, Kingswood, St Davids, Monument, Westlake, Nudgee, Grey College, Hilton, Nelspruit, Bishops, St Johns, St Charles, Kempton Park, Pietersburg, Hartpury, Middelburg, Wynberg, Garsfontein, Inv XV, Grey High, Parktown, Rondebosch, Selborne, Affies, Michaelhouse, Jeppe, Maritzburg College, and SACS.