Barrett hails SA schoolboy
A viral video of an incredible long-range kick from a Grade 10 schoolboy rugby player has caught the attention of All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett.
A viral video of an incredible long-range kick from a Grade 10 schoolboy rugby player has caught the attention of All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett.
South Africa appears to have unearthed the next Frans Steyn, as a viral video shows a schoolboy rugby player calmly slotting a penalty from 75 metres.
Milnerton High kept the upsets coming by claiming an away win against Bishops, while Grey College brought Paarl Gymnasium’s unbeaten start to the season to an end on Saturday. In an epic season for the bayside school, Milnerton High snatched a 31-28 victory against southern suburbs giants Bishops on the Piley Rees field. This came two weeks after Milnerton produced… Read more →
Wynberg kept the upsets coming in the 2024 school season by claiming a first victory over Paarl Boys High in 36 years on Saturday, while Paarl Gymnasium continued their winning run in Pretoria.
Milnerton produced the upset of the weekend by coming from behind to beat Rondebosch, while Affies ended their losing streak against Pretoria rivals Garsfontein.
There were some big scores and one notable upset as Westville stunned Krugersdorp giants Monument on the final day of the annual Easter Festivals on Monday.
Paul Roos went back-to-back against Affies in the main game of the North-South tournament, while Bishops ended their 175th festival on a high with a win against St Andrew’s.
Paul Roos and Affies warmed up for their North-South tournament match in Pretoria with big wins on Saturday.
Paarl Boys High cruised to a massive victory at the Porterville Festival, while there were also wins for Affies and Kearsney as schools rugby returned to action.
South African rugby’s professional ranks are no longer dominated by those who went to elite schools, as Springboks from various institutions are now World Cup winners, writes MARK KEOHANE.