The Graeme Rugby Festival will return to a full complement in 2026, with all the leading Eastern Cape rugby schools back on board after Kingswood’s absence from last year’s event.
As always, spectators can expect no shortage of compelling fixtures over the two days. Graeme, Nico Malan and Queen’s will each be eager to continue the momentum from a strong 2025 season, where all three sides performed above their usual standards. A Day 1 clash between Nico and Queen’s stands out as one of the festival’s most anticipated matchups, especially as the two teams did not cross paths during the past campaign.
Smaller in numbers but rich in spirit, Marlow will be hoping their team comes of age in 2026. They face a stern test in the festival’s main game on Day 2, where they take on the hosts Graeme in front of what is expected to be a big and loud home crowd for this great event.
Please note: fixtures not yet finalised
| GRAEME RUGBY FESTIVAL | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 : Fri 20-Mar-2026 | ||||||
| 09h00 | EP | Mzanzi Ac | vs | PJ Olivier | EP | |
| 10h15 | EP | Woodridge | vs | Port Rex | BOR | |
| 11h30 | EP | Mary Waters | vs | Union | EP | |
| 12h45 | EP | Daniel Pienaar | vs | Stirling | BOR | |
| 14h00 | EP | Grey HS | vs | Hudson Park | BOR | |
| 15h15 | BOR | Queen’s | vs | Nico Malan | EP | |
| Day 2 : Sat 21-Mar-2026 | ||||||
| 08h30 | EP | Port Alfred | vs | Ndzondelelo | EP | |
| 09h45 | EP | Otto du Plessis | vs | Muir | EP | |
| 11h00 | BOR | Dale | vs | Brandwag (EP) | EP | |
| 12h15 | EP | Kingswood | vs | Cambridge | BOR | |
| 13h30 | BOR | Selborne | vs | Framesby | EP | |
| 14h45 | EP | St Andrew’s | vs | Pearson | EP | |
| 16h00 | EP | Graeme | vs | Marlow | EP | |
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