The Grey High first rugby team have an exceptionally proud record at their own tournament, but they know that will come under intense scrutiny against two combative rivals next week. The annual Grey High Rugby Festival takes place on May 2 and 4 and will draw more than 2000 players, coaches and officials to Gqeberha for another celebration of schoolboy rugby. In addition, the Hibbert Shield hockey tournament at the Rectory Astro will take place simultaneously, running from Wednesday to … [Read more...] about Tough challenge as Grey prepare to defend proud festival record
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Eastern Province vs Suzuki Griquas
With just four rounds of league action remaining in the SA Cup – including this weekend’s sixth round – the two frontrunners, Suzuki Griquas (who met Eastern Province in Kariega on Friday) and the Airlink Pumas, will no doubt target their next matches to put more distance between them and the chasing pack. The teams from the Northern Cape and Mpumalanga each have 25 points from winning their five games, with the men from Kimberley sitting in top spot thanks to a better points … [Read more...] about Eastern Province vs Suzuki Griquas
St John’s aim to show their skills at Grey Rugby Festival
St John’s College will be relying on their traditional blueprint of playing smart and skilful rugby when they test themselves against some of the best teams in the Eastern Cape at next month’s Grey High Rugby Festival. The Johannesburg squad will be part of more than 2000 officials and players who will descend on Gqeberha for the annual sporting spectacle which takes place from May 1 to 4. Besides the rugby action on May 2 and 4, many of the country’s premier hockey schools will be … [Read more...] about St John’s aim to show their skills at Grey Rugby Festival
Don’t Miss Grey High School vs Paul Roos Gymnasium
Get ready for a fierce rivalry to reignite this weekend as Grey High School prepares to host Paul Roos Gymnasium in a much-anticipated Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools derby. The battleground shifts to the Kolisi field, where Grey High School is determined to rewrite history and reclaim victory from their Stellenbosch rivals. Since their last triumph in 2017, Grey High School has been thirsting for redemption against Paul Roos. This match is more than just a game; it's a chance for … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss Grey High School vs Paul Roos Gymnasium
Dames and Daisies stay on winning track
The Sanlam Boland Dames scored six tries in their 35-15 victory over DHL Western Province to maintain their good start to the Women’s Premier Division season in Wellington on Saturday, while the Bulls Daisies retained their unbeaten status with a 24-3 win over Free State Women in Bloemfontein in the second round.The Sharks Women opened their account by beating the Golden Lions Women 29-17 in Durban, while the Border Ladies claimed Eastern Cape bragging rights in Kariega, outscoring the EP Queens … [Read more...] about Dames and Daisies stay on winning track
Grey High to Host Exciting Rugby and Hockey Festivals
Grey High are gearing up for another exciting sporting extravaganza when they host their annual rugby festival and the Hibbert Shield hockey tournament in Gqeberha from May 1 to 4. This celebration of schools sport at a host of venues will see a total of 14 first teams taking part in the rugby tournament, while 12 schools will contest the highly competitive Hibbert Shield competition. In addition, age-group and lower tier open division teams will be in action on the Thursday and Saturday for … [Read more...] about Grey High to Host Exciting Rugby and Hockey Festivals
Deaf Rugby Heads for Gqeberha
SA Deaf Rugby will host an Open Day for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community to Embrace Rugby. SA Deaf Rugby Association (SADRA) is proud to announce an upcoming EP Open Day on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 to 12:00 at the iconic Crusaders Rugby Club B-Field located in St George's Park. This event is proudly partnered with Crusaders SAPS Rugby, and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. This event aims to provide a welcoming environment for those who are deaf or hard of … [Read more...] about Deaf Rugby Heads for Gqeberha
Leaders grab crucial away wins
Suzuki Griquas and the Airlink Pumas maintained their unbeaten record in the SA Cup when both again scored important away wins during the weekend’s fifth round action.The log leaders from Kimberley withstood a spirited effort from the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers to register a 48-30 triumph in Wellington on Saturday, while at the same time in East London, the team from Mpumalanga bagged a 56-0 victory over Border Bulldogs – their third clean sheet of the season. Elsewhere on Saturday, the Valke … [Read more...] about Leaders grab crucial away wins
Queens go Down to Lions
The defending champions and runners-up in the Women’s Premier Division, the Bulls Daisies and DHL Western Province, scored convincing wins in the opening round of the 2024 season on Saturday, while Sanlam Boland Dames and the Golden Lions Women also started their campaigns with impressive home victories.In East London, the Daisies had a 31-12 lead at the break before pulling away in the second half to beat Border Ladies 57-12 at Police Park. The visitors scored nine tries in the romp, with the … [Read more...] about Queens go Down to Lions
Home teams dominate in SA Cup fourth round
The Airlink Pumas, Suzuki Griquas, Toyota Cheetahs and Leopards again made it a profitable weekend for home teams in the SA Cup when all of them gained important victories at home to pick up crucial league points, while only two sides remain unbeaten.The Sanlam Boland Kavaliers were the only away winners when they deservingly won their fixture against the Phangela SWD Eagles by 35-5 in George on Sunday to make it two wins in a row. On Saturday afternoon, the Leopards grabbed nine tries while … [Read more...] about Home teams dominate in SA Cup fourth round
Tricky clashes for early pacesetters in the SA Cup
With the new SA Cup competition fast approaching the halfway mark of the league phase, log leaders Suzuki Griquas will face their most difficult outing to date when they host third-placed NovaVit Griffons in Kimberley, in one of three matches kicking off at 15h00 on Saturday.The Airlink Pumas – who kick off the weekend schedule on Friday at 19h00 when they host the Valke at Mbombela Stadium – trial the early pacesetters on points’ difference. Saturday’s two other matches see the fourth-placed … [Read more...] about Tricky clashes for early pacesetters in the SA Cup
SWD Eagles snatch crucial derby win in Gqeberha
The Suzuki Griquas, Airlink Pumas and NovaVit Griffons continued with their winning streak in the third round of SA Cup, while there were also important wins for the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers and the Phangela SWD Eagles. The NovaVit Griffons outplayed the Leopards 42-10 on Sunday afternoon in Welkom in the last fixture of the round. On Saturday, the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers registered their first win of the campaign when they defeated Valke 29-13 in Wellington; the Eagles edged Eastern … [Read more...] about SWD Eagles snatch crucial derby win in Gqeberha
Youth against experience in SA Cup
Two of the highlights of the third round SA Cup involve repeats of last year’s Currie Cup Premier and First Division finals, with the Toyota Cheetahs hosting the Airlink Pumas in Bloemfontein, while the Valke travel to Wellington to take on the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers.Will a youthful Toyota Cheetahs side be able to tame the more experienced Airlink Pumas, and who of the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers or Valke will register their first win of the season? The teams from the Free State and Mpumalanga kick … [Read more...] about Youth against experience in SA Cup
No major Easter surprises in the SA Cup
The four Currie Cup Premier Division sides continued their strong start in the SA Cup when all of them registered convincing victories in this weekend’s second-round matches, while there was also a good win for the Phangela SWD Eagles.The five matches on Easter Weekend delivered a total of 54 tries, with the Toyota Cheetahs scoring 12 times, Suzuki Griquas 10 and Airlink Pumas nine. The action started on Thursday in Kempton Park, where Suzuki Griquas comfortably won the opening fixture of round … [Read more...] about No major Easter surprises in the SA Cup
Bouncing back or building momentum in the SA Cup
Four teams that started on the losing side in the opening round of the new SA Cup competition will be looking to make their home ground advantage count in the second round this weekend, with the action getting underway at 15h00 on Thursday, when the Valke host Suzuki Griquas on the East Rand.Last week in the opening round of the inaugural competition, the Currie Cup First Division sides found the going tough against their more experienced Premier Division opponents, and this week will give them … [Read more...] about Bouncing back or building momentum in the SA Cup
