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Helpmekaar travels to Michaelhouse

6 March, 2023 beet 4

On Saturday 11 March 2023, Braamfontein’s Helpmekaar, the oldest Afrikaans private in the land travels to Balgowan to face Michaelhouse, the second most expensive private on record, in a much anticipated clash.…

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“Bona Fide schoolboy” needs a more precise definition

14 February, 2023 beet 1

In an age when schools are doing whatever they can to remain competitive, there are concerns that some may try to find loopholes to improve their chances of success. Here are two instances that support the establishment of a set of national school rugby agreements should be put in place to strictly prohibit certain practices.…

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Most difficult fixture lists in 2023

9 February, 2023 beet 10

Here is an initial stab at it. Just trying to rate the opposition and using 13-matches as the minimum. Please note that not all schools fixtures have been received yet.…

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Monnas coach is off the Tjaarts good

5 February, 2023 beet 7

Did you know that Hoërskool Monument (Krugersdorp) head coach Tjaart van der Walt, one of the best coaches in the country, is also right up there as one of the most successful coaches in the entire history of the prestigious Noordvaal Cup. …

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So much talent in Western Province

5 February, 2023 beet 4

In response to the Paarl XV, I had a bash at creating a rival team to take them on. Again the criteria is boys turning 18 in this calendar year of 2023.…

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Boishaai to have an energy sAp-ril month in 2023

28 January, 2023 beet 0

Paarl Boys’ High will lead the charge along with the Pretoria Boys High for most matches played during the festival season, the busiest period on the South African schoolboy rugby calendar.

During the 31-day period from 01 April to 01 May, the Galpille and the Candies will play an incredible nine matches apiece.  Both are counted amongst a number of schools who have committed to playing in three separate festivals during the period concerned. For Paarl Boys’ High the nine matches represents almost 50% of their total matches for the entire season (19).…

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Boishaai URC team 2023 trending

8 January, 2023 beet 3

Doing the rounds last week: Hoër Jongenskool Paarl / Paarl Boys’ High are able to field an entire team of United Rugby Championship players. An outstanding achievement and contribution to the cause of South African Rugby.…