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The development of women’s rugby in South Africa took another big step forward on Monday when the second annual Betway Women’s Club Championship (WCC) kicked off in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Defending champions KWARU (EP) will join last year’s beaten finalists, Walker Babes (Boland), Pirates (Lions) and Harlequins (Bulls) in Wednesday’s Premier Division Cup semi-finals, after eight …
The True Victories at MJ’s Inter-School Tournament When 150 young judokas stepped onto the mat at MJ’s Judo Dojo on Saturday, 5 September, the focus quickly shifted from medals to maturity. Bringing together competitors from 15 schools in Gqeberha, Jeffreys Bay, and Patensie, the tournament showcased the impressive mental growth of its participants. From the …
The host cities and the brand for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 were revealed today at a spectacular launch event in Johannesburg as South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia prepare to host the tournament in October and November. The pinnacle white-ball tournament returns to Africa after 24 years when the world’s top 14 teams …
The Valke progressed to the First Division final after an easy victory over Eastern Province this past weekend. The Valke’s 44-12 win over Eastern Province in Gqeberha secured them a second successive spot in the finals of the Currie Cup. The Valke put on an impressive second half display to defeat Eastern Province in Gqeberha …
Nelson Mandela University student Chuma Isaac will lead the Junior Springbok Women into battle on Friday when they take on the USA Eagles Women U20s in Stellenbosch in the first of two matches. The second encounter will be played next Friday, 24 July, also at Paul Roos Gymnasium’s Markötter Stadium. Isaac, who also represented the …
And for this reason: Under the guidance of former Springbok coach Allister Coetzee, EP have emerged as one of the competition’s most improved sides. The Elephants have displayed resilience and consistency throughout the campaign, earning several important victories to secure a home play-off in this year’s Currie Cup competition. The Carling Currie Cup reaches a …
Inga Jim from Curro Delft in Cape Town (SA Schools Girls) and Hoërskool Standerton’s Angel Nxasane (SA Schools Girls ‘A’) will make history in Gqeberha on Thursday when they lead out their teams for their inaugural match against each other. It was also confirmed that Lwandile Mlaba from Westville Boys’ High School in Durban (SA …
Olwethu Kosani (centre) has been forced to withdraw from the SA Schools squad due to injury, with his Sharks teammate Anesu Kuzonyei (utility back) called up from the SA Schools ‘A’ squad. As a result of Kuzonyei’s elevation, his place in the SA Schools ‘A’ squad will go the Lucritia Magua (utility back) from Eastern …
Western Province scored six tries to beat Eastern Province in the final match of the FNB U18 Girls Week tournament at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Friday. WP – who has the most representation in the historic SA Schools Girls squads announced on Friday – blitzed EP 36-14 on Friday afternoon to claim their …
A new Carling Currie Cup First Division champion will be crowned in just under a fortnight’s time after Eastern Province host the Valke in next weekend’s playoffs after the league phase was completed over the weekend. SWD emerged as the top side after five rounds of league action on 22 points despite losing their last …
Western Province scored six tries to beat Western Province XV in the final match of the FNB U18 Craven Week at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Saturday. WP recorded their third-straight victory at the tournament on Saturday, while the Valke, South Western Districts, Griquas, Blue Bulls, Leopards, Boland and the Sharks claimed wins on …
Ten players who were part of the two squads last year have been included in the SA Schools teams of the Class of 2026 following another highly successful FNB U18 Craven Week at Grey High School in Gqeberha. (Images from the matches on 1600.co.za) The SA Schools and SA Schools ‘A’ squads were finalised on …
Six members from last year’s SA U18 Girls squad have been included in the first SA Schools Girls groups named by SA Rugby at the conclusion of yet another very successful FNB U18 Girls Week in Gqeberha. It’s the first time the two SA Schools Girls squads have been named. They will face each other …
Western Province scored six tries to beat Eastern Province in the final match of the FNB U18 Girls Week tournament at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Friday. WP – who has the most representation in the historic SA Schools Girls squads announced on Friday – blitzed EP 36-14 on Friday afternoon to claim their …
The Carling Currie Cup First Division competition has been remarkably tight throughout the season. With the Dotsure SWD Eagles already through and Border eliminated, the remaining four contenders – Eastern Province, the Valke, Griffons and Leopards – enter the weekend knowing that every point could determine whether their season continues beyond Saturday. The race for …
Western Province XV overturned a nine-point half-time deficit to beat the Golden Lions on day four of the FNB U18 Craven Week, while the Griffons, Pumas and Blue Bulls were also victorious at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Thursday. Images: https://1600.co.za/client-galleries/gallery/sport/rugby/2026-craven-week/9-july-craven-week-golden-lions-v-western-province/ WP XV maintained their perfect record at the FNB U18 Craven Week tournament …
Western Province edged the Sharks on the third day of the FNB U18 Craven Week in Gqeberha, while the Leopards, Eastern Province and Free State were also among the winners at Grey High School on Wednesday. Images from the WP v Sharks Thriller: https://1600.co.za/client-galleries/gallery/sport/rugby/2026-craven-week/8-july-craven-week-wp-v-sharks/ Day three of the FNB U18 Craven Week witnessed several tight …
Western Province, Border and Eastern Province claimed important wins in the second round of the FNB U18 Girls Week tournament at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Wednesday. WP, EP, the Valke, Griffons and South Western Districts banked their second wins of the tournament on Wednesday, while Border, the Pumas and Griquas rebounded from losses …
The Golden Lions edged the Blue Bulls on day two of the FNB U18 Craven Week, while Border, Griquas and Western Province XV were also among the winners at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Tuesday. The second day of the tournament served up a series of fascinating contests, with 42 tries scored over the …
Free State were the biggest winners on day one of the FNB U18 Craven Week at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Monday, while Western Province, Boland and the Sharks also recorded victories. South African rugby’s leading schoolboys and girls descended on Grey High School this past Monday to compete in the opening round of …
Eastern Province, South Western Districts and Western Province claimed big wins in the first round of the FNB U18 Girls Week tournament at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Monday. The final phase of the FNB Youth Weeks programme commenced on Monday, when the FNB U18 Craven Week and FNB U18 Girls Week tournaments kicked …
This is a continually updated page giving you day by day scores and coverage: The u18 Craven Week kicked off on Monday, 6 July 2026, at Grey High School in Gqeberha. Photos: Photos from the week here: https://1600.co.za/client-galleries/gallery/sport/rugby/ Boys U18 Results: Day 1: Boland 39–20 Leopards (FT) – Boland secured a stunning second-half comeback victory …
In the penultimate round of Carling Currie Cup First Division league action Eastern Province moved into the top two with one round to go until the playoffs. EP boosted their push for home semi-final place with a composed 22-12 win over the Griffons in Gqeberha, after leading 10-7 at halftime. Maxwell Klaasen opened the scoring …
SA Rugby’s drive to improve women’s rugby will take a big step forward when the next two FNB Youth Weeks kick off in Gqeberha on Monday, as the Under-18 boys and girls will be in action at the same venue for the first time, but at the conclusion of the week, history will be made …
In the third match of the Currie Cup weekend, Eastern Province had to fight back from trailing by 12-15 at the break to beat the Leopards by 40-32 in Kariega. Both teams scored to first-half tries and converted one, but a penalty goal by Leopards flyhalf Jandre Burger saw his team hit the sheds leading …
On Friday 19 June Eastern Province claimed their first win of the campaign with a 45-5 victory over the Border Bulldogs in East London. EP’s 45-5 bonus-point victory over Border moved them into the chasing group, up to third on six points, level with the Valke in fourth. The Leopards have four points and Border …
Unlike the old joke that goes like this; “How do you know someone went to Grey? Het tells You!” there are still people who are reticent to shove their history, accomplishments or diet choice in your face. Playing at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 20 June 2026 was probably one of Rugby’s most prominent …
The Springbok A Team and the Springbok team posed for Team Photographs today outside their beachfront hotel and then set off for the Pearson School Rugby Fields for the Captain’s Run. The SA ‘A’ team will take the field against Zimbabwe at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium at 12h00 on Saturday, which will be followed …
The second round of the Carling Currie Cup starts with an Eastern Cape derby on Friday afternoon, when the Border Bulldogs host Eastern Province from 15h00 at Police Park in East London. Both sides are chasing their first win after a difficult opening round, which should add and edge to their strong provincial rivalry. The …
Springbok Rugby Players Ben Jason Dixon, Phepsi Buthelezi, Vincent Tshituka and Zachary Porthen attended a Get Into Rugby activation on the B Field of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on 18 June 2026 ahead of the two big games on Saturday – SA A Team v Zimbabwe and Springboks v Barbarians FC. 13 …
