Category: Rugby

At the start of the recent school holiday, Union High School’s U11A rugby boys and U13A hockey girls travelled to Clarendon Park Primary School in Gqeberha to take part in the 2026 Tavcor VW Alan Lones Hockey and Rugby Festival.

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, the rugby boys showed steady improvement as they took on strong opposition across the festival. They recorded a solid win over Lillyfontein (27-5) and a draw against Clarendon Park Inv (7-7), while also gaining valuable experience in closely contested matches against Grey Inv (5-14), Charlo (12-19), Hudson Park (10-14) and a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Clarendon Park.

Excitement filled the air on Friday the 3rd April. The Boys eager to get to Bloemfontein.

Saturday 4th of April saw Union take on Hoerskool Upington. A hard fought game. Which up till the last 10 minutes could of gone either way. The end whistle went and Union ended victorious 26-15. Tries scored by Benji , Noel and two from Liyabona. Lukhona was successful with 3 of 4 conversion

Monday 6th of April Union played against Grey College C. The boys showed guts and determination going into half time with a 7-0. Second half saw Grey College fight back. They boys never gave up till the final whistle. Union lost 12-24. Tries scored by Liyabona and Lwandle. Lukhona added 1 conversion.

On the final day Union was up against Hoërskool Trio. A tough opponent again. The boys set the tone of not backing down from the start no matter size difference. Half time Union was Leading 7-5. Second half and discipline letting us down. Allowed Trio back into the game. Union ended up losing 10-15. Try Scored by Liyabona and Nathaniel added the conversion and a penalty.

Throughout the festival the boys developed confidence and self belief. They didn’t back down to larger opposition rather played smarter rugby.

The u14 would like to thank uncle Trevor and Mr Koeberg for driving and being with us on tour. Thank you to the parents who attended and supported from the sideline. A touch of home always boosts the boys.

On 27 March, we played against Monument Park and unfortunately went down 0–55. The boys showed great character and resilience, bouncing back strongly on Saturday with a well-deserved 19–5 victory over Frans Conradie. We played our final match on Monday, 30/03/2026, against Eikestad, where we lost 7–41.

Despite the mixed results, the Marlow tour was a valuable and memorable experience for the team. The boys showed growth, determination, and great team spirit throughout, and we are proud of their effort and attitude both on and off the field.

UHS U/15 and U/16 rugby teams travelled to Gqeberha over the holidays to participate in the Westering High School Junior Rugby Festival held on 27–28 March 2026.

On the opening day, both teams delivered outstanding performances against Alexander Road High School. The U/15 side secured a solid 14–0 victory, while the U/16 team followed up with an impressive 31–7 win. These results provided a strong start to the festival and boosted confidence heading into the second round of matches.

Day two presented a much tougher challenge, as both teams faced Hoërskool Otto du Plessis. The U/15 team encountered a formidable opponent and went down 0–50. The U/16 side, however, put up a spirited fight and remained competitive throughout, only to lose narrowly 15–22 in the closing minutes of the game.

Despite the mixed results, the festival provided valuable game time and important learning opportunities for both squads. The experience gained will no doubt contribute positively as the teams prepare for the upcoming season.

It was lovely to host St Andrew’s Preparatory School’s rugby teams for a morning of good rugby.

There were encouraging results for our U9A (36-7), U11B (10-7) and U13A (29-17) teams, while the U11A (0-48) and U13B (10-38) sides came up against strong opposition.

𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 to St Andrew’s Prep for the enjoyable fixtures and good spirit throughout the day.

This past Saturday saw our rugby boys travel to Bloemfontein en masse for the 15th annual derby day against Saint Andrew’s School, Bloemfontein.

Our teams competed with determination across all age groups, producing some enjoyable encounters on the field.

Results (Union scores first) were: U14: 12-40, U15: 27-19, U16: 17-43, 2nd XV: 22-19, 1st XV: 15-17.

U/11A: Lost 5–22. The boys showed good effort and determination throughout the match. St. Andrew’s managed to control possession for large periods, but our team kept competing and managed to score a well-worked try. There are encouraging signs, and with continued focus on structure and defence the boys will keep improving.

U/13A: Lost 17–22. This was a very competitive and closely contested game. The boys played with good intensity and created several scoring opportunities, finishing with three tries. Unfortunately, a few small mistakes at key moments allowed St. Andrew’s to edge ahead, but the team showed great character and fought until the final whistle.

A sincere 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 to St Andrew’s School for their warm hospitality and for hosting another memorable chapter in this valued derby rivalry

Union High School’s senior rugby teams travelled to Gqeberha today to take on Hoërskool DF Malherbe High School in a set of fixtures played in rainy and blustery conditions.

The U14 side recorded a convincing 93-5 win, while the U15s went down 7-19. The U16s faced a strong challenge and lost 3-61, before the 2nd XV secured a solid 14-0 victory.

In the final match of the day, the 1st XV produced a competitive performance but were narrowly beaten 22-19. After conceding two early tries and trailing 10-0, Union showed admirable composure to fight their way back into the game. 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝟭𝟰-𝟭𝟬 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, with the forwards beginning to assert their dominance in the scrums.

The second half proved just as competitive, but two yellow cards proved costly and allowed DF Malherbe to edge ahead. True to Union spirit, the team responded with another try to keep the contest alive and with a late penalty opportunity on offer the game hung in the balance. While the final decision did not go their way, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 after a performance filled with a lot of heart. Tries were scored by Yaaseen Kazi, Lulonke Vumazonke and Elvandre Meyer, with Qhama Solomon adding the conversions.

Union’s 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗫𝗩, meanwhile, produced a superb display of character to secure a well-deserved 14-0 victory in difficult windy and rainy conditions. Forced to make several positional adjustments due to injuries and illness, the team adapted impressively and showed excellent resilience throughout the match.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, holding firm against a determined DF Malherbe side, while the forwards laid a strong foundation in the set pieces. The backline made the most of their opportunities with some sharp attacking play, ensuring Union finished the match in control.

𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.

A good start to the season for our rugby boys, who took to the field today for their first matches at the annual 𝗚𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬.

The 𝗨𝟭𝟰𝘀 opened the day with a solid 26-5 win over Hoërskool Kirkwood, followed by the 𝗨𝟭𝟲𝘀 who secured a steady 17-7 victory against Get Ahead College.

Our 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗫𝗩 added to the results with a well-earned 24-15 win over Hoërskool Kirkwood.

The 𝗨𝟭𝟱𝘀 were involved in a closely contested match against Aeroville Secondary School. Despite their determined effort, they narrowly lost 24-27.

𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴. 𝘞𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥