Hockey, Sport Results

Senior Hockey vs Oranje Meisies & St Michael’s – Results

First Team vs Oranje Meisies (Friday)
Final Score: UHS 1 – Oranje 5

The match started with great energy and focus from our girls, ending the first chukka 0-0. In the second chukka, we took the lead with a short corner goal from Mia Botha to make it 1-0. Unfortunately, a lapse in concentration and communication during the third chukka saw Oranje capitalize and take a 4-1 lead. They added a fifth goal in the final chukka, leaving the final score at 5-1 in their favour.

Despite the result, I want to commend the first team players for their outstanding effort in chukkas 1, 2, and 4. You not only competed against one of the top hockey schools in the country, you dominated them at times. I am incredibly proud of each and every one of you! Well done Kenza and team.

First Team vs St Michael’s School (Saturday)
Final Score: UHS 2 – SMS 0

While not our best performance, the team showed heart and stuck to the structure to secure a  victory. The scoreline doesn’t truly reflect the dominance we had throughout the match.

We created numerous scoring opportunities, earning 15 short corners, but only managed to convert two into goals. This is an area we will continue to work on. That said, credit must go to the girls for their persistence and composure under pressure.

Weekend Results Summary:

Friday:

  • UHS 1st Team 1 – Oranje Meisies 5

Saturday:

  • UHS 14A 0 – SMS 2
  • UHS U/16B 2 – SMS 0
  • UHS U/16A 5 – SMS 3

Well done to all our teams for representing UHS with pride and passion this weekend!

Special recognition goes to our Second Team for their outstanding 3–1 victory over Gill College First Team, a result that speaks volumes about the depth and strength of our hockey program.

A heartfelt thank you to all the staff who played a role in helping ensure a successful and smooth weekend of hockey.

Let’s keep building, growing, and working hard as we set our sights on Interschools.

Hockey, Sport Results

Senior Hockey vs Gill College – Results

Union High School’s 2nd hockey team put in a strong performance against Gill College’s 1st team earlier today, securing a 3-1 win, while our 3rd team edged out Gill’s 2nd team 1-0 in a tightly contested match – 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘺, 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵.

Hockey, Rugby, Sport Results

Junior Hockey & Rugby vs Woodridge – Results

Union High School’s junior hockey and rugby teams enjoyed a full morning of fixtures against Woodridge College & Preparatory School on Saturday, hosted on home turf.

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀, Union’s u/13D team secured a solid 2-0 win, while the u/13C narrowly lost 1-2. Both the u/13B and u/13A teams played to competitive 1–1 draws, reflecting closely contested games.

The U/13A girls faced a strong, hard running Woodridge team. The match was thrilling to watch with both sides attacking well  and defending with big hearts. Special mention to Cayley Brunette, our grade 5 goalkeeper that made  amazing saves! Despite being 1-0 down for a big part of the game the Union girls fought back with grit and determination and levelled the score with one minute left on the clock!

𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘣𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥, 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯’𝘴 𝘶/11 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘭𝘺, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 27-5 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 12-5.

The u/13C and B teams gave it their all but were edged out 20-22 and 5-12 respectively. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆, Union’s u/13A boys faced a strong Woodridge outfit.

Despite missing three key players, the team showed immense heart and commitment. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱, eventually going down 19–24 in a spirited and proud performance.

Rugby, Sport Results

Senior Rugby vs Gill College – Results

Union High School’s rugby teams took to the field against Gill College on Saturday, 26 July.

From the u/14s to the 1st XV, our players showed great determination, with 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 the u/16s (17-12), 2nd XV (24-14) and 1st team (34-24). While the u/14s (14–26) and u/15s (8–12) faced defeat, the matches were closely contested.

𝘈 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘎𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘺.

1st XV Match Report
The game started slowly for Union, as the boys took some time to find their rhythm. Once they settled, they began applying pressure on the Gill defense, earning an early penalty inside kicking range. Opting not to go for the posts, Union instead pushed forward and were rewarded when Issy Ahmed crashed over the line from a maul to open the scoring. The conversion was unsuccessful, but Union had drawn first blood, 5–0.

Gill had an opportunity to respond with a penalty of their own but failed to convert. Union struck again shortly after, this time through a moment of brilliance from flyhalf Similo Mvandaba, whose pinpoint cross-kick found Liso Booi on the wing. Booi dotted down in the corner to extend Union’s lead to 10–0.

Gill fought back, gaining momentum through a midfield break which saw them enter Union’s half. Their pressure paid off with a try from a 5m lineout, narrowing the gap to 10–5. But Union responded swiftly. After a lineout, Elvandre Meyer broke through the defensive line to score under the poles. The try was converted, restoring a 12-point cushion at 17–5.

However, Gill weren’t done yet. A well-timed intercept on Union’s 10m line led to another try, bringing them back into the game at 17–12. Just before halftime, Gill capitalised on a lapse in discipline and struck again, leveling the scores at 17–17 going into the break.

Union came out firing in the second half. They regained the lead early on through a well-taken penalty, making it 20–17. The momentum continued as loosehead prop Athi Mahlati bulldozed over for a crucial try, taking the score to 27–17.

Substitute Shaakir Kazi made an immediate impact off the bench with sharp spatial awareness. His accurate cross-kick found Siba Mbutye, who finished beautifully to push Union further ahead at 34–17.

Injuries and moments of ill-discipline disrupted Union’s flow, allowing Gill to mount a late surge with a well-earned try, closing the gap to 34–24. Despite the pressure, Union held firm in the dying minutes to secure a well-deserved win.

Final Score: Union High School 34 – 24 Gill College