Saturday, 09 May 2026
Lombard
U14A, 08h00, Maritzburg College vs DHS
U14A, 09h05, Tier 2 Urban vs Tier 2 CD
U14A, 10h10, Hilton vs Glenwood
U14A, 11h15, Westville vs Northwood
U14A, 12h20, Kearsney vs Michaelhouse
U14A, 13h25, St Charles vs Clifton
Etheridge
U15A, 08h00, St Charles vs Clifton
U15A, 09h05, Tier 2 Urban vs Tier 2 CD
U15A, 10h10, Kearsney vs Michaelhouse
U15A, 11h15, Maritzburg College vs DHS
U15A, 12h20, Hilton vs Glenwood
U15A, 13h25, Westville vs Northwood
Weightman-Smith
U16A, 08h00, Hilton vs Glenwood
U16A, 09h15, Tier 2 Urban vs Tier 2 CD
U16A, 10h30, Westville vs Northwood
U16A, 11h45, St Charles vs Clifton
U16A, 13h00, Maritzburg College vs DHS
U16A, 14h15, Kearsney vs Michaelhouse
Gilfillan
1st XV, 08h00, St Charles vs Clifton
1st XV, 09h30, Tier 2 Urban vs Tier 2 CD
1st XV, 11h00, Kearsney vs Michaelhouse
1st XV, 12h30, Westville vs Northwood
1st XV, 14h00, Hilton vs Glenwood
1st XV, 15h30, Maritzburg College vs DHS
@TJ (Comment #13)
You sure??
@Westville_Boy (Comment #11)
I beg to differ, but keep on wearing that tinfoil on your head if thats your thing.
@Grasshopper (Comment #10)
Cant believe we agree on this! But I 100% agree its stupid to have teams play like this. Its all a tick box exercise.
@Email Received (Comment #9)
There is no financial assistance from the Union thats a load of rubbish!! The school foots the bill. Have a look at how many personal the sharks teams take on tours u15 u16 u17 u18. Thats where that money goes to. These Craven weeks cost close to R7500 per person.
Glenwood vs Hilton on their home turf with no build-up and tradition in probably a watered down 25 mins a half thing is a damp squib. It takes away from the derby and tradition, hate this….in I think the 103rd game between the schools since 1915…..way before many of the other ‘derbies’
Hi Beet,
Hope you are well and enjoying the rollercoaster 2026 season!
I was sent this. Just for clarity that you might like to share with your followers; I have been well-informed that the entrance fee has been instituted by the Sharks, it is a fundraising event for them. It actually goes towards assisting boys who can’t afford to go on provincial tours.
Hilton College aren’t making any money off it, in fact it costs them money to host it but they are happy to do so to support the union.
Cheers,
Who really benefit from this day?
Team selections seems pre determined. Players has been followed for years and all games are available to watch.
I dont like this format as it takes away what normally would have been a fantastic day between the schools.
Is there a cost involved for the school that can host this day? And who would the money go too?
Meanwhile all other games from B to E sides carry on but with no pinnacle game at the end of the day
Very sad that DHS v College has been watered down to a game on Gilfillan – what was once a home and away derby is now just another regular fixture.
How else are Hilton supposed to pay for their 1st XV imports!!!!
SHARKS DAY COSTS
It is surprising that Westville is playing NW again. Surely GW would be the logical move swapping with Hilton. I don’t think Westville’s junior A teams have been beaten locally which sets up a great showdown on DHS OB day.
I personally like this idea. It gives the selectors the chance to watch every boy. Who knows – maybe a kid from a less fancied team really puts his hand up and gets selected. I’m sure they are 90% certain of their final teams but this is a last chance to get it right. I know it’s not great for the boys to not have their usual crowd/fans there…..but it’s also a lesson for rugby after school- not much glory. Way better idea than the weeks and
Weeks of trials that we have in Gauteng to eventually choose a team made up of Monument, Helpmekaar, Noordheuwel, Jeppe and KES players.
@Dixon’s (Comment #1)
I agree with you… this is such a tick box exercise. Gotta cater for the tier two team.. But reality the side is pretty much picked… After all the sharks claim to be tracking boys from 15 so whats the point… My opinion the selection panel should be meeting once a week to discuss the players and to rank them and when it comes down to selection week you pick the players already ranked.
Iv never been a fan of Sharks Day. to me it is totally pointless. At least when it was at Kings Park it was something nice for the boys to look forward to as many of them would never get the opportunity to play at the Stadium. But can anyone explain the purpose of it at all??? After Hilton V Michealhouse, DHS v College is the most historically significant derby in KZN, and to have it on a neutral ground without a traditional fixture happening on the day is terrible. just my opinion, but the participating schools should pull out of this Day.