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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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TJ Perenara will captain a star-studded Barbarian F.C. side to take on South Africa in the YesPlay Cup on Saturday – kick off at 15h00. The 89-cap All Black is one of 19 internationals from 11 different nations coming together for the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium clash against the world champions. Having represented the famous …
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick named quality teams for their opening matches of the season against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe on Saturday in Gqeberha, with the teams being led by Siya Kolisi and Vincent Tshituka. The SA ‘A’ team will take the field against Zimbabwe at the Nelson Mandela Bay …
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The Springboks have bolstered their lock stocks with the call-up of Adre Smith to the national squad with an eye on the match against the Barbarians and the SA ‘A’ team’s clash against Zimbabwe on Saturday, 20 June in Gqeberha. Smith, who has accumulated over 50 caps for the DHL Stormers, is the latest player …
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The Valke kicked off their 2026 Currie Cup campaign with an emphatic 49-28 victory over Eastern Province at Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park on Saturday. The East Randers laid the foundation in the first half, tearing into the Eastern Province defence with four rapid-fire tries. Zeilinga Strydom opened the account in the sixth minute already, …
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International stars from across the world, including Duhan van der Merwe, TJ Perenara and Andrew Kellaway have been named in the Barbarians squad to will face the Springboks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, 20 June, as part of an international season-opening double-header which will also feature the South African ‘A’ …
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an exciting 51-man squad – featuring 21 uncapped players – on Saturday evening for the team’s first training camp of the season, starting in Johannesburg on Monday, with an eye on the double-header between the Boks and the Barbarians, as well as the clash between the SA ‘A’ team against …
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MJs Judo Dojo has selected a 45-member elite squad from nearly 500 judokas ahead of the upcoming South African Judo Championships taking place in Gqeberha this July. According to Sensei Reece Kramer, the squad includes both junior and senior athletes aged seven years and older who have excelled in competitions and shown exceptional dedication to …
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When the Springboks run out against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on 20 June, they will not only be carrying the hopes of a nation on their shoulders, but they will also be wearing the names of everyday fans on their shorts. Together with Betway, the Springboks will be paying tribute to the world’s best supporters …
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