A brand new ranking the player under-16 and under-18 trials method and format for 2016 was agreed on at the KZN High School Rugby AGM. The Tier-1 structure looks like it has been finalised. There are still some discussions and possible changes to the Tier-2 and Country Districts school pools to come.…

The KZNRU President Graham Mackenzie made interesting contributions at the KZN High Schools Rugby AGM.…

Talking schoolboy rugby in KZN, there’s belief amongst school officials that change is needed and in some cases it’s believed to be way overdue.

The AGM for high schools which takes place on Saturday 07 November 2016, is the time and place for school representatives who feel this way to come out, say exactly what’s bugging them about the current systems and/or personnel and then use their vote to help bring about meaningful change.…

George Campbell’s Noel Ingle has reason for a double celebration. He was recently named as the new Chairman of SA Schools after standing unopposed. However there was a strong possibility that he would have had to forfeit this national position. A requirement of the SA Schools post is that it’s Chairman has to hold office in his own region as well. Although Ingle is currently the Chairman of the KZNRU High Schools’ Association, the KZN Schools’ AGM which takes place on 07 November 2015 is where his fate would have been decided by the local high schools. This created quite a buzz in school rugby related circles around KZN up until last week when the nominations were made official and it was revealed that the highly regarded opponent expected to run against Ingle had decided not to challenge for the leadership position, thereby clearing the way for Ingle to be re-elected. …

From Clifton College:

We have great pleasure in announcing the appointment of Grant Bell as our Director of Rugby: Coaching from 1 January 2016. This is a new position in the school and will involve Mr Bell in the formulation of a unique Clifton coaching strategy and the development of our boys’ rugby skills from Under 8 to Under 19.…

Maritzburg College teacher Tim Orchard has been promoted and will effectively replace fellow MCOB Francois Lubbe in the 1st XV setup. Lubbe is leaving for Australia at the end of the 2015. Orchard will manage the forwards while another Old Boy and former 1st XV player Kevin Smith will continue in his dual role as 1st XV Head Coach and Director of Rugby.…