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  • Results – St John’s Easter Festival 2026 – Day 1

    Results – St John’s Easter Festival 2026 – Day 1

    Scorers:

    Diocesan College 24 (7) – Tries: Cristian Toweel, Caleb Clark, Ben Durandt, Jack Hibling. Conversions: Eljaron Geduld (2), Clark. St John’s College 7 (7) – Try: Alec Psillos. Conversion: Psillos.

    Hilton College 65 (32) – Tries: Ross Steyn (2), James Peattie, Liyema Gazi, Tom Gurupira, Aiden du Plooy, Lwango Ntantala, Rob Jervis, John Grubb. Conversions: Grubb (3), JD van Wyk (3). Penalties: Grubb (1). Hoërskool Nelspruit 14 (14) – Tries: Kamo Monkwe, Vian Louw. Conversions: Ewan Van Der Merwe (2).

    St Joseph’s Nudgee College (12) – Tries: Xavier Hill, Billy Spicer, Pierre Poluleuligaga, Eli Rauluni. Conversions: Bond Bradley (2), Poluleuligaga. Dropgoal: Poluleuligaga. Grey College (12) – Tries: Henru Erasmus, Alexi Tyropolis, Niel Du Randt, Penalty try. Conversions: Christoff Crous (2).

    Monument 56 (21) – Tries: Morné Noble (3), Blessing Monareng, Migael Coetzee, Hanco van Geelen, Ivan van der Merwe, Try. Conversions: Cameron Kourie (8). West Lake Boys’ High 35 (21) – Tries: Matt Fleming (2), Archer Lumsden, Levi Leith, Haley Pethybridge. Conversions: Leith (5).

    Kingswood College 40 (12) – Tries: Junior Ndlazi, Kungawo Badli, James Mackenzie, Sithenkosi Qabaka, Ross Thompson, Ryan O’Sullivan. Conversions Christopher Zimmerman (5). St David’s Marist 5 (0) – Try: Ronin Hallowes. 

    Graeme College 57 (33) – Tries: Lucritia Magau (3), Luke Doyle (2), Erin Nelson (2), Andrew Muir, Hunta van Zyl. Conversions: Nelson (5), Doyle. St Benedict’s College 5 (0) – Try: Siya Kubeka.

    St Joseph’s College (Aus) II 24 (14) – Tries: Harry O’Hare, Samuel Coleman, Tom Gibb, Joshua Andrews. Conversions: Chilli Smith (2). St Alban’s College 11 (6) – Try: Wandile Mbatha. Penalties: Thabiso Simelane (2).

    Golden Lions Invitational XV 38 (23) – Tries: Daniel Kruger, Junior Mthetwa, Luka Montana, Keith Ncube, Busa Tom. Conversions: Gavi Graff (2). Penalties: Graff (3). Welkom Gimnasium 36 (17) – Tries: Gimo Nafta (2), Vusi Ndayi, Caleb Botha, Matthew Venter. Conversions: Leano Williams (4). Penalty: Williams

  • Stellar St John’s Easter Festival lineup set to light up Easter

    Stellar St John’s Easter Festival lineup set to light up Easter

    Lamla Mgedezi was the best backline player at the Noord/Suid, featuring some of the best talents in the country. He will be a headline attraction on the first day of the 2026 St John's Easter Festival. Photo: Frans Lombard/Actionpix,
    The Backline Player of the Tournament at the NMI Toyota Noord/Suid Rugby Tournament, Grey College’s Lamla Mgedezi will be a headline attraction on the first day of the 2026 St John’s Easter Festival. Photo: Frans Lombard/Actionpix,

    The St John’s Easter Rugby Festival returns for its 29th edition on Thursday, 2 April. It features some of the biggest names in schoolboy rugby.

    Catch the action LIVE on SuperSport Schools   

    The festival runs over three days and features u13, u16, and u19 teams. The main focus, as always, is the 1st XVs. They take centre stage on Thursday and Saturday. The junior and u16 fixtures will be played on Monday, 6 April.

    Spectators can look forward to a high-quality programme, with eight matches each day showcasing some of the country’s finest young talent.

    One of the headline attractions on the opening day is Grey College and their star fullback, Lamla Mgedezi. The Bloemfontein powerhouse returns to Burger Field for the first time since 2020, which was when they last appeared at the Festival.

    Grey College faces St Joseph’s Nudgee College, traditionally one of the best rugby-playing schools in Australia, at 17:10.

    The Queensland side is one of two international additions to this year’s lineup. The other is Westlake Boys’ High School from Auckland, New Zealand, who take on Hoërskool Monument at 16:00. It’s the first time since 2015 that the Wit Bulle will be in action at the festival.

    They’re in good form. At the recently-concluded NMI Toyota Noord/Suid Rugby Tournament, they suffered a narrow 17-21 defeat to Paul Roos Gimnasium before overrunning HTS Drostdy 75-41 in a thrilling encounter at Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool in Pretoria. Given their good form, Monnas should be one of the big drawcards at Johannesburg’s most scenic school rugby venue.

    The Grey College side heads into the Festival licking their wounds after losing to Hoërskool Stellenberg‘s Jade Brigade on Tuesday at the Noord/Suid Tournament.

    While they tasted defeat, Mgedezi, who was included in the SA Schools squad last year, has been in superb form. He deservedly earned the Backline Player of the Tournament honours for a second successive year, and he’ll be eager to impress again while also steering Grey back to winning ways. Both he and his teammates will, no doubt, be motivated to impress against international opposition.

    The hosts, St John’s College, also feature in one of the day’s marquee fixtures. They take on Diocesan College, from Cape Town, who are competing at the festival for the first time since Covid-19 struck in 2020.

    Other familiar faces at the festival include Hilton College, Hoërskool Nelspruit, Welkom Gimnasium, St David’s Marist Inanda, St Benedict’s College, Kingswood College, Hoërskool Randburg, and Graeme College.

    Hilton College and the Rhinos of Nelspruit meet in the curtain‑raiser on day one, providing the third heavyweight clash in succession alongside Grey College‘s and Monument‘s games against overseas opponents.

    On Saturday, Graeme College tackles Diocesan College at 15:20. It’s a meeting between two of the oldest schools in the country. Graeme was founded in 1873, while Bishops was established in 1843.

    That clash is followed by Welkom Gimnasium against Westlake Boys’ High, while Hilton College and St Joseph’s Nudgee College headline the day’s action.

    The day also features a showdown between Nelspruit’s Rhinos and the Grey and Blue of St Alban’s College. The hosts take on the Golden Lions Invitational XV, while Monument’s attacking play is set to test the defence of Kingswood College, another long‑standing festival participant.

    Fixtures

    Thursday, 2 April  

    11:20 – Golden Lions Invitational XV vs Welkom Gimnasium
    12:30 – St Alban’s College vs St Joseph’s Nudgee College II
    13:40 – St Benedict’s College vs Graeme College
    14:50 – Kingswood College vs St David’s Marist
    16:00 – Monument vs Weslake Boys’ High
    17:10 – Grey College vs St Joseph’s Nudgee College
    19:10 – Hilton College vs Hoërskool Nelspruit
    20:20 – St John’s College vs Diocesan College

    Saturday – 4 April 

    09:30 – St David’s Marist vs Hoërskool Randburg
    10:40 – St Benedict’s College vs St Joseph’s Nudgee College II
    11:50 – Hoërskool Nelspruit vs St Alban’s College
    13:00 – Monument vs Kingswood College
    14:10 – St John’s College vs Golden Lions Invitational XV
    15:20 – Graeme College vs Diocesan College
    17:30 – Welkom Gimnasium vs Westlake Boys’ High
    18:40 – Hilton College vs St Joseph’s Nudgee College

  • Teams for the 2026 St John’s Easter Festival

    Teams for the 2026 St John’s Easter Festival

    The Teams: 

    Diocesan College: 15 Danny Newton, 14 Miyolo Ngculu, 13 Eljaron Geduld, 12 Boytjie Fyfer, 11 Lulibo Nyawula, 10 Christian Toweel, 9 Jack Fleck, 8 Jack Venter, 7 Ethan Venter, 6 Connor Clark, 5 Luke Hofmeyr, 4 Alex Vincent, 3 Jack Hibling, 2 Joe Lanning, 1 Sam Bey. Replacements: 16 Cody Cedras, 17 Jarred Kowen, 18 James Gordon, 19 Jono Horton, 20 Dan Coetzee, 21 Rhys Jack, 22 Caleb Clark, 23 Elihle Tsobo.

    Golden Lions XV: 15 Junior Mthetwa, 14 Luca Montana, 13 Busa Tom, 12 Sail Goldberg, 11 Joshua Wardel, 10 Gavi Graff, 9 Jovan Plaaitjies, 8 Keith Ncube, 7 Daniel Kruger, 6 Sayvon Kqatz, 5 Isaac Morris, 4 Jake Kaham, 3 Zak Pieterse, 2 Obakeng Rametsi, 1 Khaye Mukhadakhomu. Replacements: 16 Neo Matsane, 17 Thabiso Sambo Pork, 18 Thato Teme, 19 Junior Nyuswa, 20 Devon Burger, 21 Kulani Ngobeni, 22 Karabao Raseakela, 23 Kwanele Rock.

    Graeme College: 15 Lucritia Magau, 14 Asakhe Ranuga, 13 Erin Nelson, 12 Torres Fourie, 11 Elfin Fanton, 10 Ibenathi Kondile, 9 Luke Doyle, 8 Lidwala Maliti, 7 Nicholas Cock, 6 Iviwe Mshubheki, 5 Akho Tonjeni, 4 Andrew Muir, 3 Luyolo Mapalala, 2 Athi Manyathi, 1 Bagcine Njemgele. Replacements: 16 Hunta van Zyl, 17 Olo Jaca, 18 Ben du Toit, 19 Ethan de Wet, 20 Ahlumile Maqungu, 21 Seunathi Mfundisi, 22 Athenkosi Mukume, 23 Masi Maboza.

    Grey College: 15 Lamla Mgedezi, 14 JG Horn, 13 Eddie Mabena, 12 O’Ryan Kleyn, 11 Wian van den Bergh, 10 Christoff Crous, 9 Jonathan Drydale, 8 Niel Du Randt, 7 Prestan Bennett, 6 Henru Erasmus, 5 Jannes Krause, 4 Alexi Tyropolis, 3 JW Coetzee, 2 Xander de Beer, 1 Hennie Bredenhann. Replacements: TBC

    Hilton College: 15 James Peattie, 14 Liyema Gazi, 13 Guy Fender, 12 Ruan Mulder, 11 Requime Groep, 10 John Grubb, 9 Benoit Rey, 8 Zander Muller, 7 Zander Muller, 6 Callan Kenmuir, 5 Andrew Schnell, 4 Hartman Fourie, 3 Mholi Khuzwayo, 2 Kyle Clements, 1 Aiden du Plooy. Replacements: 16 Dimo Zigiriadis, 17 Sean Burman, 18 Garrick Phillips, 19 Rob Jervis, 20 Lwango Ntantala, 21 JD van Wyk, 22 Sigcobe Magwentshu, 23 Tom Gurupira.

    Hoërskool Nelspruit: 15 Randzu Mkhabela, 14 Tye Habib, 13 Jeandré Aucamp, 12 Rian Botha, 11 Hanré Smit, 10 Ewan van der Merwe, 9 Kamo Monkwe, 8 Vian Louw, 7 Christiaan de Klerk, 6 Aldo van Jaarsveld, 5 Christiaan Botha, 4 Dirk-Arnold Joubert, 3 Marcell Lindeque, 2 Obuhle Nyumba, 1 Christiaan Viljoen. Replacements: TBC

    Hoërskool Randburg: 15 Josef van den Berg, 14 Ewan van der Walt, 13 Dwaine Scotson, 12 Marno White, 11 Jayden Oosthuizen, 10 Hendrico van Reenen, 9 Louis van Kradenburg, 8 Jacey van Tonder, 7 Phillip Rykaart, 6 Chrisjan van Niekerk, 5 Marnus Goosen, 4 Brandon Peterson, 3 Tristan Vorster, 2 Eduard Heine, 1 Jayden Brown. Replacements: 16 Ewaldt Engelbrecht, 17 Juan Roos, 18 Jaydon Grobler, 19 Jaydon Breytenbach, 20 Jayden Elliot, 21 Lucky Khumalo, 22 Dihan Myburgh, 23 Vino Price.

    Kingswood College: 15 Kungawo Badli, 14 Chad Roodt, 13 James Mackenzie, 12 Sinawo Bukula, 11 Charlo Connan, 10 Christopher Zimmerman, 9 Matt de Villiers, 8 Sizo Klaas, 7 Josh Mackenzie, 6 Steven Malherbe, 5 Ross Thompson, 4 Sandi Peter, 3 Junior Ndlazi, 2 Charl du Toit, 1 Sithenkosi Qabaka. Replacements: 16 Imbusise Matshoba, 17 Kwame Boateng, 18 Hayden Holt, 19 Mukudzei Gore, 20 Ryan O’Sullivan, 21 Sam Dunne, 22 Samkelo Sam.

    St Alban’s College: 15 Caleb Chipps, 14 Reatlegile Masuku, 13 Thabiso Simelane, 12 Morgan Moralis, 11 Buhlebenkosi Qotywa, 10 Gian Moolman, 9 Henk Luus, 8 Alex Uken, 7 Aidan Gosling, 6 Wandile Mbatha, 5 James Dryer, 4 Chidelu Okeke, 3 Pieter Jordaan, 2 Luke Ward, 1 Tobechukwu Okeke. Replacements: 16 William Milne, 17 Twana Muhita, 18 Kabelo Modise, 19 Kufara Katsidzira, 20 Matthew Zinyemba, 21 Josh Waddell, 22 Evanthi Papas, 23 Nketsi Makoa, 24 Tiaan Stander.

    St Benedict’s College: 15 Thabiso Maposa, 14 Kwanama Dhlamini, 13 Jake Swinney, 12 Michale Bester, 11 Siya Kubeka, 10 Kgotso Mazibuko, 9 Elijah Ackermann, 8 Thando Tembe, 7 Gabriel Oliveira, 6 Sam Welsh, 5 Jesse du Plessis, 4 Kai Dreyer, 3 Themba Ndima, 2 Declan Smith, 1 Angelo Santana. Replacements: 16 Rea Musundwa, 17 Akiy Ifughe, 18 Terrence Nyamukoho, 19 Luke Eversy, 20 Jarred Cheketri, 21 Tiago de Jager, 22 Katleho Makofane.

    St David’s Marist: 15 Kaden Waldbaum, 14 Tadiwanashe Javangwe, 13 Cameron Wade, 12 Takunda Chademanah, 11 Nathan Hwindingwi, 10 Claudio D’Alessio, 9 Danilo Giuricich, 8 Matthew Scott, 7 Connor McJannet, 6 Ronin Hallowes, 5 Ryan Were, 4 Chris Theorides, 3 Alessio Joannides, 2 Roberto Mariano, 1 Remo Ferrari, Replacements: 16 Angelo Henderson, 17 Inga Lujabe, 18 Ruben Langer, 19 Lizwi Ngwenya, 20 Fredy Kameni, 21 Nick Harris, 22 Luca Moreira, 23 Dylan Gander.

    St John’s College: 15 David Ireland/Shane Dalton, 14 Mihlali Tabane, 13 Alec Psillos, 12 Allan Njanfang Patu, 11 Lwandile Khupe, 10 Liam Moseley, 9 Adam Haselau, 8 Cameron Coetzer, 7 Cameron Schafer, 6 Glenn Greyling, 5 Rupert Schonborn, 4 Simon Mussett, 3 Mako Mandizha, 2 Luke Scott, 1 Matthew Edmondson. Replacements: 16 Gianluca Zambelis, 17 Titus Mhlongo, 18 Hamza Ismail, 20 Blake Baillie, 21 Joshua Nyamaropa, 22 Edward Jones.

    St Joseph’s Nudgee College First XV (Australia): 15 Barry Taukolo, 14 Eli Rauluni, 13 Billy Spicer, 12 Bond Bradley, 11 Joe Maclean, 10 Pierre Pololeuligaga, 9 Ethan Andrews, 8 Billy Campbell, 7 Flynn Twomey, 6 Dylan Goodwin, 5 Denver Bradford, 4 Jack Burton, 3 Harrison Mclover, 2 Xavier Hill, 1 Aiden Luke. Replacements: 16 Os van Velthuizen, 17 Will Slater, 18 Harry O’Hare, 19 Kai Goodes, 20 Fred Prosser, 21 Tim Gibb, 22 Joshua Andrews, 23 Chilli Smith.

    St Joseph’s Nudgee College Second XV (Australia): 15 Samuel Coleman, 14 Flynn Boorman, 13 Tex Copeland, 12 Joshua Andrews, 11 Flynn Turnbull, 9 Tom Gibb, 8 Hugo Vukovich, 7 Fred Prosser, 6 Lachlan Balderson, 5 George Pentecost, 4 Kai Goodes, 3 Harry O’Hare, 2 Edward Harrison, 1 Will Slater. Replacements: 16 Joseph Keke, 17 Kell Joseph, 18 Max Cooper, 19 Samuel Hall, 20 Oliver Smith, 21 Scott Waldron, 22 Samuel Persse, 23 William Heaton.

    Welkom Gimnasium: 15 Jadewin Soloman, 14 Jaydrien Mietas, 13 Gimo Naftal, 12 Bul Rademan, 11 Vusi Ndayi, 10 Leano Williams, 9 Ruchen Danaiels, 8 Emile Mahlelebe, 7 Reagen Kriege, 6 Lyle Afrikaner, 5 Jan-Franco du Plessis, 4 Hlombe Mamane, 3 Tumelo Hlakoane, 2 Jughon Juries, 1 Munro Heiberg. Replacements: 16 Jayden Docherty, 17 Dylen Coetzer, 18 Brian Haywood, 19 Cole Brown, 20 Matthew Venter, 21 Liam Marais, 22 Caleb Botha, 23 Ave Schalk.

    Westlake Boys’ High Squad (32):

    Forwards:
    Props: Seth Louw, Dementruis Sanft, Nic van der Merwe, Toby Inskeep, Chase Sharp.
    Hookers: Morgan Seymour, Hadley Pethybridge.
    Locks: Jett Heta, Mana Smith, Matthew Ramsay, Fergus Mahan.
    Looseforwards: Jaxx Latoa-Levi, Brody Kirkland, Sami Vai, Arlie Collins, Adam Watson, Cohen Cameron.

    Backs:
    Scrumhalves: Levi Leith, Kody Isgrove, Archer Lumsden.
    Flyhalves: Luke Waller, Rocco Chapman.
    Centres: Tuaine Rolleston, Matt Flemming, Kaya McLeod, Aston Fraser, Staton Ranby.
    Wingers: Yisrael Tukania, Flynn Holbrook.
    Fullbacks: Nikau Opuariki, Harlan Platt.

  • Niemand scores four tries as Paarl Gim runs wild at Noord/Suid

    Niemand scores four tries as Paarl Gim runs wild at Noord/Suid

    Ethan Barker gets a pass away despite being tackled. Photo: Frans Lombard/Actionpix.

    Paarl Gimnasium’s 20-21 loss to Hoërskool Stellenberg on 14 March felt like a distant memory at the NMI Toyota Noord/Suid Tournament after Gimmies amassed 134 points across their two matches at Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Affies) in Pretoria.

    Relive all the action on SuperSport Schools – (www.supersportschools.com)

    The Gimnasium juggernaut built upon a big 61–10 win over Hoërskool Noordheuwel on Saturday by brushing aside Die Hoërskool Menlopark 73–17 on Tuesday, the final day of the four-day tournament.

    The clash between Gimmies and Parkies held special significance for referee Stephan Geldenhuys. A seasoned official, it was the 1000th match Geldenhuys has overseen.

    Unfortunately, for him, it proved to be a bittersweet occasion as an injury forced him from the field at half-time, with Reghard O’Neill stepping up to referee the second half.

    Corné Niemand, Gimnasium’s openside flank, enjoyed a dream outing, crossing the whitewash four times. His third try was the pick of the bunch, with Niemand racing the length of the field after intercepting a pass deep inside his own 22.

    Paarl Gim’s loose trio delivered an outstanding performance, as they did in their opening match. Despite his four tries, Niemand‘s performance was eclipsed by eighthman Hendré van Zyl, who excelled when carrying the ball and linking play.

    Parkies’ right wing Lucian Reed was the local team’s biggest thorn in Paarl Gimnasium’s side, impressing on the attack and dotting down two of Menlopark’s three tries.

    Earlier in the day, Oakdale Landbou was forced to exercise patience against a resilient Hoërskool Noordheuwel outfit.

    Nories‘ trademark physical defence was evident early on, with a series of heavy tackles setting the tone. The Bulle from Riversdal, nonetheless, found a way to score four tries and claim a 27–19 victory, which was largely thanks to their clinical finishing out wide and the composure they maintained throughout the contest.

    Their team came out on the wrong side of the result, but loose forward Kean Lourens and the lock pairing Jared Coetzer and Robert Hurn led a tireless defensive effort from Noordheuwel, making tackle after tackle.

    Scorers: 

    Paarl Gimnasium 73 (42) – Tries: Corné Niemand (4), Sebastian Bekker, Dirk Hugo, Ethan Barker, Thomas Saunders, Penalty try, Karel Dirker, Ruan Lindeque. Conversions: Louis Koen (8). Menlopark 17 (7) – Tries: Lucian Reed (2), Juan Joubert. Conversions: Willie Pieterse.

    Oakdale Landbou 27 (12) – Tries: Nathan-Lee Gordon (2), Dylan Jordaan, Myburgh Eksteen. Conversions: Caleb Williams, Nathan-Lee Gordon. Conversion: Nathan-Lee Gordon. Noordheuwel 19 (12) – Tries: Kean Lourens, Miguel Elliott, Llewellyn Lourens. Conversions: Devonde Hoff (2).

  • Wessies on top in Noordvaal clash, Rooi Bulle down Nico Malan

    Wessies on top in Noordvaal clash, Rooi Bulle down Nico Malan

    Photo: Frans Lombard/Actionpix.

    A 28–22 victory over Hoërskool Middelburg offered a glimpse of Hoërskool Wesvalia‘s potential in the forthcoming Noordvaal season.

    Wessies edged out Middies in a see-saw encounter on Tuesday, the final day of the NMI Toyota Noord/Suid Tournament, in Pretoria.

    Relive all the action on SuperSport Schools – (www.supersportschools.com) 

    The Klerksdorp school will compete in the Plate section of the newly branded Virseker Noordvaal Cup, while the Middies have been promoted to the Cup division of the same competition.

    The lead changed hands several times during a hotly contested clash, especially near the end, but Wesvalia’s Wian du Preez secured the six-point win. He took over the kicking duties from Dundré Hales and converted two crucial penalties. He also crossed the whitewash for one of his side’s four tries.

    Middies’ fullback Jano Wilson kept the Mpumalanga side in contention with his boot, but Wesvalia did a good job of limiting their attack, winning the try tally by four to three and the match by six points.

    In the opening fixture of the final day, Middelburg’s other representative, the Rooi Bulle of HTS Middelburg, returned to winning ways thanks to a composed display off the kicking tee by Cornelius Erasmus. He converted three of his side’s four tries, and his solitary penalty proved decisive in a 31–28 win over Humansdorp’s Nico Malan.

    Jacques Greyling, a seasoned campaigner in the No.13 jersey, made a strong impact on attack. Inside him, another veteran, Nathan Jansen van Vuuren, delivered a sound defensive performance, which was vital to the Rooi Bulle‘s narrow victory.

    Flyhalf Leighton Lawrence controlled proceedings effectively for Nico Malan and delivered a flawless goal-kicking display, converting all of his side’s four tries.

    Fullback Masood Knowlden also played a prominent and impressive role in a brave effort from the Eastern Cape side.

    Scorers:

    Wesvalia 28 (12) – Tries: Damian Potgieter, Wian du Preez, Ruben de Klerk, Fanie Linde. Conversions: Dundré Hales. Penalties: Du Preez (2). Hoërskool Middelburg 22 (14) – Tries: Kgontse Masilela, Melchior van Niekerk, Siyabonga Mokgoatjana. Conversions: Jano Wilson (2). Penalty: Wilson.

    HTS Middelburg 31 (14) – Tries: Reghard Blake, Ruben Kruger, Nathan Jansen van Vuuren, Jacques Greyling. Conversions: Cornelius Erasmus (3). Ruhan Jansen van Vuuren. Penalty: Cornelius Erasmus.  Nico Malan 28 (21) – Tries: Masood Knowlden, Callie de Lange, Sima Ozah, Erich van Zyl. Conversions: Leighton Lawrence (4).

  • Results – NMI Toyota Noord/Suid 2026 – Day 4

    Results – NMI Toyota Noord/Suid 2026 – Day 4

    Scorers:

    Affies 24 (12) – Tries: Reubenne Vlok (2), Joshua Gouws, Dandré Brink. Conversions: Reuben Smith (2). Hoërskool Durbanville 13 (3) – Tries: Malherbe Louw. Conversion: De Wet Viljoen. Penalties: Viljoen (2).

    Stellenberg 26 (12) – Tries: Yanos Molnar, Ralton Rhode, Seth Coetze, Penalty try. Conversions: Ethan van Biljon (2). Grey College 21 (13) – Tries: Jonathan Drysdale, JG Horn. Conversions: Christoff Crous. Penalty: Crous (3).

    Paarl Gimnasium 73 (42) – Tries: Corné Niemand (4), Sebastian Bekker, Dirk Hugo, Ethan Barker, Thomas Saunders, Penalty try, Karel Dirker, Ruan Lindeque. Conversions: Louis Koen (7). Menlopark 17 (7) – Tries: Lucian Reed (2), Juan Joubert. Conversions: Willie Pieterse.

    Oakdale Landbou 27 (12) – Tries: Nathan-Lee Gordon (2), Dylan Jordaan, Myburgh Eksteen. Conversions: Caleb Williams (2), Gordon. Noordheuwel 19 (12) – Tries: Kean Lourens, Miguel Elliott, Llewellyn Lourens. Conversions: Devonde Hoff (2).

    Oakdale Landbou 27 (12) – Tries: Nathan-Lee Gordon (2), Dylan Jordaan, Myburgh Eksteen. Conversions: Caleb Williams (2), Gordon. Noordheuwel 19 (12) – Tries: Kean Lourens, Miguel Elliott, Llewellyn Lourens. Conversions: Devonde Hoff (2).

    Helpmekaar Kollege 50 (24) – Tries: Zuan Krige (3), Xander van Niekerk (2), Ruann Bester,  Ethan Lourens, John van Druten. Conversions: Ethan Kruger (3), Ethan Lourens, Shaye Lourens. Boland Landbou 22 (3) – Tries: Steyn Lamprechts, Du Toit Brink, Izak Beukes. Conversions: Divan Meyer (2). Penalty: Meyer.

    Hoërskool Rustenburg 47 (19) – Tries: Aydan Willemse (2), Lian Boshoff, Xander Stickling, Ricardo Enos, Zak Swanepoel, Pieta Niemandt. Conversions: Enos (6). Welkom Gimnasium 8 (3) – Try: Gimo Nafta. Drop Goal: Jadewyn Solomons.

    Wesvalia 28 (12) – Tries: Damian Potgieter, Wian du Preez, Ruben de Klerk, Fanie Linde. Conversions: Dundré Hales. Penalties: Du Preez (2). Hoërskool Middelburg 22 (14) – Tries: Kgontse Masilela, Melchior van Niekerk, Siyabonga Mokgoatjana. Conversions: Jano Wilson (2). Penalty: Wilson.

    HTS Middelburg 31 (14) – Tries: Reghard Blake, Ruben Kruger, Nathan Jansen van Vuuren, Jacques Greyling. Conversions: Cornelius Erasmus (3). Ruhan Jansen van Vuuren. Penalty: Cornelius Erasmus.  Nico Malan 28 (21) – Tries: Masood Knowlden, Callie de Lange, Sima Ozah, Erich van Zyl. Conversions: Leighton Lawrence (4).

  • Monument and HTS Drostdy let loose in 116-point Noord/Suid try-fest

    Monument and HTS Drostdy let loose in 116-point Noord/Suid try-fest

    HTS Drostdy’s Willvino Paultin dives over for one of his two tries in a high-scoring contest at Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool in Pretoria that Monument won 75-41 in the annual NMI Toyota Noord/Suid Rugby Tournament. Photo: Frans Lombard/Actionpix.

    Two hat-tricks and two braces were included in a breathtaking 116-point clash between the Wit Bulle of Hoërskool Monument and the Donkies of HTS Drostdy on Monday at the NMI Toyota Noord/Suid Rugby Tournament in Pretoria.

    Relive all the action on SuperSport Schools – (www.supersportschools.com)

    In a thrilling contest that delivered more than a point a minute, Monument ruled the roost with a pulsating 75–41 victory.

    The Wit Bulle crossed the whitewash 11 times, while the Donkies responded with seven tries of their own – a remarkable total of 18 tries in just 70 minutes.

    Monument’s centre pairing was outstanding throughout.

    Blessing Monareng crossed for three tries, combining superbly with inside centre Juandré Ehlers, whose intelligent lines and physical carries repeatedly unsettled the visitors from the Western Cape. His powerful all-round display was rewarded with a try, too.

    The impressive Ruan Genis, who stole the spotlight with two outstanding tries against Grey College in Bloemfontein, was again a standout for Monnas. He racked up a hat-trick in devastating fashion.

    Up front, eighthman Ryno van der Westhuizen led the charge for the Monument pack and twice crossed the try line to underline his influence.

    Donkies’ right wing Willvino Paultin also lit up the Affies A Field with moments of individual brilliance. His ability to conjure something from nothing created two key scoring opportunities. Fullback Anwill Jacobs also impressed, both on the attack and on defence.

    In the penultimate match of the day, Paul Roos Gimnasium hooker Lehan Barnard tore Pretoria Boys High early on, scoring the first three of his four tries within the opening 14 minutes. The Maroon Machine went on to record a convincing 43–12 victory.

    Barnard completed his four-try haul in the second half, which made him the only player to score four tries in a single match at this year’s Noord/Suid tournament. It was, however, the openside flank, Christian le Roux, who earned the Player of the Match honours, which was just reward for his tireless work rate and disruptive presence at the breakdown.

    Pretoria Boys High produced a moment of magic late in the contest, with left wing Aya Mabuza finishing off a long-range effort that was one of the best tries of the day.

    Scorers

    Monument 75 (26) – Tries: Blessing Monareng (3), Ruan Genis (3), Ryno van der Westhuizen (2), Juandré Ehlers, Morné Noble, Migael Coetzee. Conversions: Cameron Kourie (7), Jaydon Viljoen (3). HTS Drostdy 41 (17) – Tries: Willvino Paultin (2), JP Lotriet, Darren Makeza, Anwill Jacobs, Siya Lahlekile, Tristin Syster. Conversions: Jano van Deventer (3).

    Paul Roos Gimnasium 43 (31) – Tries: Lehan Barnard (4), Christian le Roux, Tristan Armitage, Werner de Bruin. Conversions: Travis Pheiffer (4). Pretoria Boys High 12 (0) – Tries: Mbala Ndima, Aya Mabuza. Conversions: Reinier Kruger.

  • Garsfontein maak geskiedenis met eerste sege ooit oor Boishaai

    Garsfontein maak geskiedenis met eerste sege ooit oor Boishaai

    SW POTGIETER (met bal), slot van Hoërskool Garsfontein se Bere, was ‘n doring vir die span van Pretoria in sy geskiedkundige sege van 31-28 oor die Hoër Jongenskool Paarl in Pretoria. Levi Jordaan (links) leen ‘n hand van ondersteuning. FOTO: Frans Lombard/Actionpix.

    Die Hoërskool Garsfontein se losskakel, Ruan Fluks, wat met ‘n skitterende vertoning aan die voorpunt van die Turkoois Bere se geskiedkundige oorwinning van 31-28 oor die Hoër Jongenskool Paarl tydens die derde dag van die jaarlikse NMI Toyota Noord/Suid-toernooi in Pretoria.

    Dit was die eerste keer wat die Garsie Bere daarin kon slaag om Boishaai om te dop. Die naaste wat die span van die Jakarandastad voorheen aan ‘n sege kon kom was in 2022 die einste hoofveld van Affies toe die twee spanne met 19-elk gelykop gespeel het.

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    Fluks se vertoning was nie net genoeg om die toekenning van Speler van die Wedstryd te gaps nie. Hy is ook uiteindelik as Fairtree Speler van die Dag aangewys.

    Dié vertoning deur Fluks sal die Garsies se hoofafrigter, Sylvester Booysen, met ‘n lekker probleem vir later in die seisoen los, wanneer sy eerstekeuse losskakel, Joshua Gouws, sy terugkeer maak. Fluks het spel goed afgewissel en spel dikteer. Sy taktiese skopwerk, saam met ‘n foutlose uitstappie vanaf die skopkegel was uiteindelik die verskil tussen die twee spanne.

    Die span van die Paarl was vinnig uit die blokke. Steelkantflank, Luhan Hattingh, het na ‘n goed afgeronde string fases die doellyn oorgesteek. Daarna het die res van die eerste helfte egter aan die Bere behoort. Die span in turkoois het niemand laat twyfel dat sy plan was om die vir Boishaai met fisieke duikslae en barslopies onder druk te plaas nie.

    Dit het die Pretorianers toegelaat om ook die afbreekpunte te teiken, iets wat hy baie suksesvol vermag het.

    Dit het ook daartoe gelei dat twee van sy drieë in die eerste 35 minute deur voorspelers, naamlik haker, Justin Blom, en die woelige oopkantflank, Stefan van der Vyver, gedruk is. Die haastigr regtervleuel, Yuvrah George, het daarna ook gewys wat hy kan doen indien hy net ‘n rapsie spasie gegun word. George het die Bere se derde drie van die helfte gedruk en sy span met 19-7 teen die omdraaislag laat voorloop.

    Die wind was egter nog lank nie uit Boishaai se seile nie. Nes die Bere in eerste helfte het Boishaai se drie keer gaan druk sonder om punte af te staan.

    Regtervleuel, Aleit Stander, se langafstand drie was moontlik die hoogtepunt van die dag, aangesien dit heeltemal teen die verloop van spel gekom het. Dié drie het ook aan die span van die Paarl weer die voortou gegee.

    Dit was egter die Bere se staatmaker Drewyn Baron wat die oomblik in Garsfontein se geskiedenis gegrafeer het, nadat hy met tyd byna verstreke in die hoekie oorgeduik het.

    Puntemakers: 

    Garsfontein 31 (21) – Drieë: Justin Blom, Stefan van der Vyver, Yuvrah George, Drewyn Baron. Doelskoppe: Ruan Fluks (3). Strafdoel: Fluks. Paarl Boys’ High 28 (7) – Drieë: Luhan Hattingh, Aleit Stander, Ruben de Jager, Trichard van Tonder. Doelskoppe: ⁠⁠Daniël Meisenheimer (4).

  • Hendricks scores late long range stunner as Outeniqua draws with Waterkloof

    Hendricks scores late long range stunner as Outeniqua draws with Waterkloof

    Outeniqua celebrated a hard-fought draw with Hoërskool Waterkloof after Taylor Marais slotted a difficult conversion kick, which was followed by the final whistle. Photo: Frans Lombard/Actionpix.

    In the end, a draw between Hoërskool Waterkloof and Hoërskool Outeniqua was, in the eyes of most, a fitting outcome after a scintillating 70 minutes of rugby in the third match on Monday at the NMI Toyota Noord/Suid tournament.

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    Outeniqua scrumhalf Fagan Hendricks emerged as the hero for the Kwaggas.

    With time almost expired, he burst clear from the base of a scrum inside his own half and sprinted 60 metres to score, dragging his side to within striking distance of a dramatic draw.

    Flyhalf Taylor Marais then calmly slotted the conversion from wide on the left to make it 24–all just before the final whistle brought a captivating contest to a heart-stopping end.

    Waterkloof scrumhalf Marcel Tsiakos ensured that the head-to-head battle between the two number nines was among the highlights of an absorbing contest.

    His crisp service ensured the Klofies played at a fast tempo, and it helped them to assert control for long periods of the match.

    The foundation for that control was the domination of their pack, which scrummed powerfully and provided Tsiakos with the luxury of front-foot ball. The Blou Tornado unquestionably held the upper hand in the set scrums, which would surely have drawn an approving smile from SA Schools‘ and Tuks‘ scrum coach Cobus van Dyk, their first XV coach.

    The Klofies’ supremacy in the set piece was complemented by resolute defence, particularly around the fringes near their own tryline. Still, sustaining that intensity proved difficult, and the Kwaggas eventually punched holes in Waterkloof’s defensive line.

    In the match that followed, Jeppe High School for Boys returned to winning ways, running in five tries to three to secure a 34–21 victory over the Hoërskool Diamantveld, which condemned the side from Kimberley to a second successive Noord/Suid defeat.

    Jeppe eighthman Mihle Dyakala was named the Player of the Match after a tireless performance. He carried strongly throughout the contest and made a significant impact on defence, delivering some thunderous tackles.

    Outside centre, Clinton Brits, was a constant threat for the Diamonds and tested the Jeppe defence. However, his efforts were ultimately not enough to overcome the composed and experienced midfield pairing of Phano Letsie and Joel Akilo, who stubbornly stood their ground.

    Scorers: 

    Waterkloof 24 (10) – Tries: Marcel Tsiakos, Stiaan Theron, Almero Gerritsen. Conversions: Liam Schutte (3). Penalties: Schutte. Outeniqua 24 (17) – Tries: Wiaan Baard, Jade Lothering, Fagon Hendricks. Conversions: Taylor Marais (3). Penalty: Marais.

    Jeppe 34 (22) – Tries: Luxon Zwane, Lethabo Mashao, Ndimphiwe Mjiji, Mihle Dyakala, Phano Letsie. Conversions: Ndzalama Mbalathi (3). Penalties: Mbalathi. Diamantveld 21 (7) – Tries: Haco Klopper, Victor Greeff, Tyler Campher. Conversions: Deon Klopper (3).

  • Nelspruit, Framesby fight back as North and South share early day three spoils

    Nelspruit, Framesby fight back as North and South share early day three spoils

    Photo: Frans Lombard/Actionpix.

    Hoërskool Nelspruit became the second side on Monday, day three of the 2026 NMI Toyota Noord/Suid Rugby Tournament at Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Affies) in Pretoria, to overturn a deficit and secure victory, thanks to a commanding second-half performance.

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    The Rhinos outscored Bethlehem Voortrekker 28–7 in the second stanza to overcome a 14-15 halftime deficit and record a 42–22 win, which meant they completed their assignments in Pretoria with a clean record.

    As was the case on Friday, when Nelspruit beat Framesby 29-14, the Rhinos’ locks, Christiaan Botha and Dirk-Arnold Joubert, stood out. Their combined efforts, bolstered by the impact of replacement prop Christiaan Viljoen, ensured Nellies‘ dominance of the tight exchanges.

    That solid platform allowed scrumhalf Kamo Monkwe to dictate proceedings from the base of the rucks and set scrums. The lively halfback also crossed the whitewash, delivering a late blow to put the contest beyond doubt.

    His intriguing duel with Voortrekker scrumhalf Vlag Janse van Rensburg was one of the highlights of the encounter. Janse van Rensburg was also on the scoresheet, dotting down after a clever break from behind a ruck caught the Nelspruit defence napping.

    In the opening 1st XV match of the day, Hoërskool Framesby overturned a 5-12 half-time deficit to edge out Boksburg’s Hoërskool Dr EG Jansen 37–31 after scoring 32 unanswered second-half points to complete a stirring comeback.

    Framesby’s flyhalf, Miles Feltham, the Player of the Match, sparked the revival. Hisslotted three conversions and two penalties, with those two penalties separating the sides at the final whistle.

    In the midfield, inside centre Charles Blignaut impressed and opened the scoring with the first try of the match.

    Fullback Juan van Aswegen excelled in the opening half for Jansies. Difficult to contain on attack, he played a key role in creating Werner Breytenbach‘s second try of the clash.

    In the first match of the day, King Edward VII School‘s 2nd XV made it a tough day for the Mzwandile Mali XV in the composite side’s only appearance at the festival. KES reigned victorious, cruising to a 52-8 victory, but the Mali XV got the crowd to their feet with a try right at the end.

    Scorers:

    Hoërskool Nelspruit 42 (14) – Tries: Obuhle Nyumba, Christiaan Viljoen, Vian Louw, Jeandré Aucamp, Christiaan Botha, Kamo Monkwe. Conversions: Ewan van der Merwe (5). Voortrekker 22 (15) – Tries: Moropa Lepondo, Vlag Janse van Rensburg, Wessel Hattingh. Conversions: JC Pretorius (2). Penalties: Pretorius.

    Framesby 37 (5) – Tries: Jamiel Swarts (2), Chales Blignaut, Miles Feltham, Josh Potgieter. Conversions: Feltham (3). Penalties: Feltham (2). EG Jansen 31 (12) – Tries: Werner Breytenbach (2), Aljay Olivier (2), Marlo van der Merwe. Conversions: Dian Botha (2), Juan van Aswegen.