Schools: Gim hold on for Interschools glory
Paarl Gimnasium held out against a brave Paarl Boys’ High comeback effort to claim a first win in the big Interschools since 2019 on Saturday.
Paarl Gimnasium held out against a brave Paarl Boys’ High comeback effort to claim a first win in the big Interschools since 2019 on Saturday.
One of South Africa’s biggest school’s rivalry resumes as Paarl Gymnasium and Paarl Boys’ High take each other on at Faure street on Saturday.
Paarl Gymnasium and SACS were each held to a draw, while Maritzburg College and Boland Landbou claimed historic wins on Saturday as the schools rugby calendar resumed after a short break.
Paul Roos made history when they came back from an early deficit to claim an away win over Paarl Boys’ High for the first time in 20 years.
Paarl Boys High will look to end a four-game losing streak against Grey College on a weekend that will also see SACS host Rondebosch and Affies take on KES on Saturday.
Paarl Boys High and Paarl Gymnasium each claimed back-to-back wins at the Wildeklawer Festival, while Paul Roos closed the day by snatch a thrilling victory over Affies on Monday evening.
Paarl Boys High fullback JC Mars beat several Selborne defenders on his way to the tryline for this incredible counter-attacking score at the KES Easter Festival.
Paarl Boys High scored a controversial try in the final 10 minutes to ensure victory in an intense Interschools battle against Paarl Gimnasium at the Faure Street Stadium on Saturday.
If you find yourself in the stands at Faure Street Stadium in Paarl on Saturday, there is a good chance that you will be watching a future Springbok in action, writes MARK KEOHANE.
An action-packed weekend of schools rugby derbies across the country is highlighted by the ever-popular Interschools match between Paarl Boys High and Paarl Gimnasium on Saturday.