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.…

Just for a bit of preseason fun, a few of the Gauteng players turning 18 that should draw attention through their performances.…

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.…

Wherever you look at the moment, the Hoër Tegniese Skole (HTS) are having a tough time in schoolboy rugby.…

“Die Bloutrein” are the preseason favourites…

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).…

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.…