Grey College showed why they are a force to be reckoned with after securing an emphatic 38-14 win against Grey High in a Sportsmans Warehouse Interschools derby in Gqeberha on Saturday, 29 July. College scored seven tries to two in a match that the visitors from Bloemfontein dominated in the second-half. The hosts, showed commitment and grit especially in the first 35 minutes, but their tank ran empty when College shifted into sixth gear. College’s pacey inside-centre, Pieter van der Merwe, … [Read more...] about College keeps unbeaten run with comprehensive win in Grey derby
Rugby
Another BIG One This Saturday: Grey High School vs Grey College
The friendly city of Gqeberha will see two brother schools Grey High and Grey College battle it out in the Premier Interschools on Saturday, July 29. The rivalry between these two schools has been in existence since 1929. Grey High and Grey College both have the same benefactor in Sir George Grey, Governor of the Cape Colony from 5 December 1854 to 15 August 1861. He founded Grey College in Bloemfontein in 1855 and Grey High School in Port Elizabeth in 1856. During Grey's first tenure … [Read more...] about Another BIG One This Saturday: Grey High School vs Grey College
EP (31) Bulls (5)
Eastern Province, the Sharks and Western Province showed their attacking intent at the U16 Girls Week tournament staged at Jeppe High School in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The U16 fixtures scheduled for Monday were postponed until Wednesday, due to the adverse weather conditions in Johannesburg. All eight matches were completed on Wednesday, with EP recording the biggest win. The game between EP and the Limpopo Blue Bulls was in the balance, before the Eastern Cape side moved up a gear in … [Read more...] about EP (31) Bulls (5)
Pemba’s First Match as Captain
JJ Theron (SA Schools) and Imaani Pemba (SA Schools ‘A’ Grey High School Rugby Captain and grandson of George Pemba) will captain their respective sides when the teams meet at the Boland Stadium in Wellington on Thursday afternoon, while there was also an injury-enforced change on the bench of the ‘A’ team. The teams were named at the conclusion of the U18 Craven Week in George, with Katleho Lynch (SA Schools) and Lwazi Zangqa (SA Schools ‘A’) taking charge as coaches this week. Abri van … [Read more...] about Pemba’s First Match as Captain
George Pemba’s Grandson selected for SA Schools ‘A’ Rugby Side
Eastern Province and Grey High School Craven Week Captain Imaani Pemba has been selected for the SA Schools 'A' Side. He joins three other Eastern Province players n the side. The SA Schools selectors named two squads of 23 players each to represent the SA Schools and SA Schools ‘A’ teams at the conclusion of the U18 Craven Week in George, with Kathleho Lynch (SA Schools) and Lwazi Zangqa (SA Schools ‘A’) named as coaches for the match on Thursday. Western Province, with 14 players in the … [Read more...] about George Pemba’s Grandson selected for SA Schools ‘A’ Rugby Side
EP stun Free State
Now here is a result that will make all local Grey Schools pupils and old boys smile... Boland, Eastern Province, the Sharks and Western Province claimed important wins on Day One of the SA Rugby U18 Craven Week at Outeniqua Park in George. The opening day of the tournament served up four highly entertaining contests. Boland scored four tries in their 26-19 win against the Valke, before EP secured a stunning 26-23 victory against Free State. Free State dominated the early stages of the … [Read more...] about EP stun Free State
Pop in to see the Queens on Saturday
The SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division reaches the halfway stage on Saturday, with clear patterns in performance and a log clearly showing the dominance of the Bulls Daisies this year, while in the four teams at the top of the First Division standings face off this weekend. The Daisies are the only undefeated side in the tournament and more importantly, the team from Pretoria have blanked both Border Ladies and DHL Western Province – last year’s finalists – 31-0 and 41-0 respectively away … [Read more...] about Pop in to see the Queens on Saturday
EPRU president Maasdorp Cannon suspended for two years
The president of the Eastern Province Rugby Union, Mr Maasdorp Cannon, has been suspended for two years from holding any position or participating in any rugby structures under the auspices of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), having been found guilty of contravening the SARU Constitution and its Code of Conduct. Mr Cannon appeared before an independent judicial committee on over the course of 14 months on six charges relating to a speech he made in February 2022 during which he … [Read more...] about EPRU president Maasdorp Cannon suspended for two years
Queens to Battle Sharks at Wolfson Stadium
A repeat of the 2022 final, the return of a couple of Springbok Women’s players and must-win matches for some teams highlight the fifth round of the Women’s Premier Division, with three bog encounters scheduled for Saturday. The Cell C Sharks Women have all four their Springboks back for their trip south to face the EP Queens, and the Boland Dames will face a Bulls Daisies team bolstered by five returning Boks. However, all eyes will be on Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane, where the … [Read more...] about Queens to Battle Sharks at Wolfson Stadium
Queens Beat Lions
The EP Queens, Bulls Daisies and DHL Western Province all started the 2023 SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division on a winning note with bonus point victories during the first round of the competition played on Saturday.The EP Queens scored eight tries – five of them by Springbok Women’s wing Nomawethu Mabenge – in a 48-10 romp over the Mastercard Golden Lions Women in Johannesburg, while the Bulls Daisies also won away from home, beating defending champions, Border Ladies, 31-0 in East London. DHL … [Read more...] about Queens Beat Lions
Paul Roos take down Grey High in fiercely entertaining derby
Paul Roos Gymnasium completed a superb 39-24 win against Grey High in a highlight-filled Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools battle at the Markotter Stadium in Stellenbosch on Saturday, 15 April.Both sides threw the kitchen sink at each other in a topsy turvy derby where a total of 10 tries were scored. This produced a thoroughly entertaining back and forth encounter throughout the 70 minutes In the end, Paul Roos Gymnasium just had too much in the tank, as they showed their mettle on … [Read more...] about Paul Roos take down Grey High in fiercely entertaining derby
Graeme in tense finish to Festival opening day
In a match full of physicality and marked by a tense finish, the host team made a winning start to the GBS Graeme College Rugby Festival with an 18-14 win over Framesby in Makhanda on Thursday.Image: https://straton.org.za/picture.php?/19637 The opening day of the three-day tournament was completed by the supremely organised Grey College side showing their style as they overpowered Marlow Agricultural 52-12. True to their nature, the Cradock side never stopped trying and were rewarded with two … [Read more...] about Graeme in tense finish to Festival opening day
Border Rugby Union Suspension Lifted
Border has been restored to full membership of the South African Rugby Union following an extended period of administrative control by the mother body.Border was suspended from membership in October 2018 because of its dire financial position and on-going administration issues. An administrator was appointed, and the union’s voting rights were suspended during the period of administration. SA Rugby confirmed on Tuesday that the suspension had been lifted and the administrative control would … [Read more...] about Border Rugby Union Suspension Lifted
Moerat to lead DHL Stormers in Gqeberha
Lock Salmaan Moerat will captain the DHL Stormers in their historic first-ever Vodacom United Rugby Championship match in Gqeberha on Saturday.The DHL Stormers host the Dragons from Wales at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, with kick-off at 14h00 on Saturday. Moerat is joined in the second row by fellow Springbok lock Marvin Orie, while flyhalf Manie Libbok and replacement loose forward Deon Fourie also make their return from duty with the national side. In the backline Tristan Leyds makes his first … [Read more...] about Moerat to lead DHL Stormers in Gqeberha
“SA v Wales” at NMB Stadium
The weekend’s exciting Vodacom United Rugby Championship ninth round action once more will see all four South African sides hosting Welsh opposition, starting with Friday evening’s clash in Durban between the Cell C Sharks and Ospreys, which kicks off at 19h10.The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers are taking the field on Saturday in Pretoria and Nelson Mandela Bay respectively, while the Emirates Lions stage another Sunday afternoon match in Johannesburg. There is a nice treat in store for Eastern … [Read more...] about “SA v Wales” at NMB Stadium
