Category: Sport Results

Union High School vs Victoria Park High School — Saturday, 23 August 2025

Union High School’s 1st XV wrapped up their 2025 rugby season with a commanding 39–24 victory over Victoria Park High School from Gqeberha on Saturday, 23 August.

The home side got off to a strong start, with Elvandre Meyer opening the scoring through a well-worked try to put Union ahead 5–0. A brilliant line break from Yaaseen Kazi soon followed, extending the lead to 10–0.

Yonela Wana impressed with a dynamic run, narrowly missing out on adding to the scoreline after a knock-on just short of the tryline. Union kept the pressure on, however, and a break from Xavier Barlow set up Liso Booi for Union’s third try, which was successfully converted to make it 17–0.

Siba Mbutye and Shaakir Kazi both crossed the line before the half-time whistle, giving Union a healthy 29–5 lead at the break. VP managed to score their first points just before half-time.

The second half began with VP capitalising on a Union error from the kickoff, quickly narrowing the gap with a try to make it 29–10. Despite a few missed opportunities and disrupted momentum from player substitutions, Union regained control when Elvandre Meyer scored his second try of the match, pushing the lead to 34–10.

Liso Booi added another try to his tally, extending Union’s advantage to 39–10. VP, however, showed resilience in the closing stages, scoring two converted tries to reduce the final margin to 39–24.

This final fixture marked Union’s 12th win in a 22-game season, capping off a year of hard work, growth, and spirited competition.

Other Match Results:

U14: Union 14 – 17 Victoria Park

U15: Union 17 – 14 Victoria Park

U16: Union 48 – 15 Victoria Park

2nd XV: Union 12 – 12 Victoria Park

A huge congratulations to Union High School, Graaff-Reinet learners (back) Sbu Jantjies, Grant Murray, Isiphile Galela, (front) Yolo Vutula, Sintayu Kaitro and Uthmaan Steele on their selection to the 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝗴𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗯-𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘂/𝟭𝟮 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺!

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘺𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘗𝘗𝘚𝘙𝘈 𝘶/12 𝘚𝘶𝘣-𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘏𝘰ë𝘳 𝘝𝘰𝘭𝘬𝘴𝘬𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸, 22 𝘵𝘰 23 𝘈𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵.

We are incredibly proud of them and wish them the very best as they take to the field – 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘭, 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵!

On Saturday, 16 August, Union High School’s 1st XV team faced off against the Hoër Volkskool 1st XV in a much-anticipated derby that had the whole town buzzing all season.

Union dominated both territory and possession throughout the first half but struggled to convert their efforts into points, thanks to a resilient defensive display from Volkskool. The only points in the first half came from a penalty kick by Shaakir Kazi. However, a costly mistake in Union’s in goal area allowed Volkskool to score a try, giving them the lead at halftime.

In the second half, Union maintained control of the ball and territory and were eventually rewarded with a try from Makukhanye de Beer, which Shaakir Kazi successfully converted. Despite this, Volkskool proved clinical, scoring two more tries to extend their lead and secure a 21-10 victory.

It was a hard-fought match, but ultimately Volkskool came out on top in this season’s intense rivalry.

Congratulations to 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗮𝗹 on reaching an incredible milestone – taking the field for Union High School’s 1st XV as tighthead prop for the 50th time this 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦!

Other results 
U/11B lost 5-20
U/11A lost 5-38
U/13C lost 26-28
U/13B lost 5-31
U/13A won 14-5
In a tightly contested encounter, Union’s U/13A side delivered a strong and physical performance to secure a 14–5 victory. Tries were scored by Lukhona Bulembu and Liyabona Magqabi.
U14 drew 3-3
U15 lost 8-48
U16 won 39-10
2nd won 12-10
U/7B drew 15-15
U/7A won 10-5
U/9B drew 14-12
U/9A lost 7-14