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News Article: 14 Mar 2025 On Thursday evening, Parel Vallei High School hosted its 1st XV capping function, a special event marking the official selection of the squad for the 2025 rugby season. The function was a proud occasion for staff, parents, and the excited players, who eagerly looked forward to the challenges ahead. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of jerseys, handed out by the school headmaster and the main sponsor from Rola Toyota Somerset West.

News Article: 27 Mar 2025 This weekend, one of South Africa’s most storied schoolboy rugby rivalries takes center stage as Bishops Diocesan College and St Andrew’s College face off in what is believed to be the 100th 1st XV clash between these two historic institutions. However, this fixture is about far more than just rugby, it is a celebration of tradition, camaraderie, and shared values that have bound these schools together for over a century.

News Article: 26 Mar 2025 Rugby Runs Deep in Oranje Meisies Skool! Rugby isn’t just a sport at Oranje Meisies Skool – it’s a legacy!  The passion for the game is woven into the DNA of our students, with generations of family members leaving their mark on the game. Jumarie Matthews carries the rugby spirit of her grandfather, who played for Griquas. Clerise Smith follows in the footsteps of her father, Juan Smith, a legendary Springbok who also represented the Cats and Free State.

The Rhenish 1st XI Hockey team took part in the Greg Beling Hockey Festival in East London over the weekend, achieving some brilliant results: They won 4 - 0 against Clarendon Girls’ High School. They won 6 - 0 against Voortrekker. They won 3 - 0 against Oranje. They won 5 - 1 against St Anne’s. They won 3 - 2 against Eunice. A special congratulations went to their captain, Leah du Plessis, who celebrated an incredible milestone by earning her 150th cap in the match against Clarendon.

News Article: 19 Mar 2025 School Boy Rugby: Hoërskool Monument vs Grey College – Krugersdorp, 21 March 2025 A massive occasion awaits as the Malcolm Marx Memorial Match is set to take place. This will be Monument’s opening home game of the season, adding to the excitement on Human Rights Day. The action will kick off early, with a full day of rugby from 09:30, leading up to the 1st XV match at 18:30 under the lights.

Last week, two highly anticipated hockey fixtures took place, marking a significant start to the home season for the Oranje hockey teams. After a series of early festival games, the girls were thrilled to kick off their season on home turf, with the weather providing perfect conditions for the matches despite the chilly evenings. The Menlo Park game was the highlight, scheduled under the Friday night lights, while down the road, the boys also played their games at Grey.

News Article: 12 Mar 2025 The Piley Rees Field at Bishops Diocesan College remains one of the most cherished and historic rugby fields in South African schoolboy rugby. Nestled between the John Pieke Music School and White House, this iconic field has seen generations of Bishops boys play the game with skill, passion, and an unwavering commitment to the school's unique brand of rugby.

Fixture Dates: 14–15 March 2025 Oakdale Landbou will travel to Bloemfontein for an exciting sports tour to face Grey College in a full weekend of winter sports. With high expectations and great anticipation, Oakdale’s teams will prepare for a challenging but memorable experience against one of South Africa’s top sporting schools. A variety of sports will take place over the weekend, ensuring a packed schedule for players, coaches, and supporters alike.

Too hot to handle, St Mary’s D.S.G. were crowned champions for the fourteenth time in the Highway Regional of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge at Curro Hillcrest on Saturday 8 March. In the blistering heat, defending champs, St Mary’s met Kloof High School in the regional final. This was the second time in the fifteen years of the tournament that the two teams faced each other in the concluding game, the last time in 2019 where St Mary’s dominated the clash.

Hermanus High at the Spar Girls Western Cape Festival It is a regional event in which both the 1sts and U16A teams participated. Both teams gained valuable learning experiences. The matches were played in and around Cape Town. Despite the results, the girls gave their best, played well-worked hockey, and put in the effort required at this level. Although it is early in the season and there is still much to learn, it was an incredible experience.