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Shock to the system for Paarl powerhouses

26 March, 2023 beet 1

26 Mar 23. National powerhouses Paarl Gymnasium and Paarl Boys’ High both had to toil hard before coming out with surprising one-point results against less fancied Cape Town Northern Suburbs opponents over the weekend.…

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Graeme College 150th Festival 2023

21 March, 2023 beet 21

To celebrate 150 years, Graeme College will grow their very popular rugby day into a full-fledged festival consisting of three 1st XV match days.…

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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.…