Rugby, Sport Results

Westering High School Rugby Festival – Results

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.

Sport Results

SSA Level 1 Gala – Results

𝗔 𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 to all our Union swimmers who participated in the recent SSA 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟 𝟭 𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔, held at Newton Park Swimming Pool in Gqeberha.

Union delivered an outstanding performance on the day, finishing tied in 1st place overall.

Among the standout results, 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 claimed 1st place in the Girls 12 50m Butterfly, 1st place in the Girls 13 & Under 100m Backstroke and 1st place in the Girls 13 & Under 100m Freestyle, while also finishing 2nd in the Girls 13 & Under 100m Breaststroke and 3rd in the Girls 12 50m Breaststroke.

𝗖𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗼𝗻 (absent on the photo) produced a brilliant set of results, finishing 1st in the Boys 13 50m Butterfly, 1st in the Boys 13 & Under 100m Freestyle, and 1st in the Boys 13 50m Backstroke. He also placed 2nd in the Boys 13 50m Breaststroke and Boys 13 50m Freestyle and 3rd in the Boys 13 & Under 100m Breaststroke.

𝗘𝘀𝗲𝘁𝗵𝘂 𝗠𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗮 swam strongly throughout, earning 1st place in the Girls 17-19 50m Butterfly and 1st place in the Girls 14-19 100m Breaststroke. She also placed 2nd in the Girls 14-19 100m Freestyle, and 3rd in the Girls 17-19 50m Breaststroke, 50m Backstroke and 50m Freestyle.

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 put in a commendable performance, finishing 3rd in the Girls 13 & Under 100m Backstroke and 3rd in the Girls 13 & Under 100m Breaststroke.

Well done too to 𝗨𝘇𝗶𝗮𝗵 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲, who competed with determination across his events and contributed valuable points to the Union total.

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘸𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘸𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘱, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘵.

Sport Results

Rugby @ Wildeklawer Graeme College Festival: Results

A superb performance from Union High School’s 1st XV saw them secure a 39-11 victory over Port Rex Technical High School at the Wildeklawer Graeme College Rugby Festival in Makhanda today – 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 to the team on a fantastic result!

Pictured here is Man of the Match, 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗴, receiving his Old School ltd voucher from Tavcor Motor Group’s Donovan Austin.

Other Results (UHS scores first):

U11A vs Fort Beaufort: 0–27
U13A vs Beaconhurst: 32–25
U14 vs Port Rex: 7-21 
U15 vs Port Rex: 7-51
U16 vs Port Rex: 15-21

Sport Results

New First Aiders

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝘁𝗼 Union High School’s newest First Aiders!

Zunaida Deysel, Bella Hawkins, Kira Hector, Lethabo Ledwaba, Simamkele Ngqele, Isabella Tadesses and Sixolile Singeni (absent on photo) recently successfully completed their 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟 𝟭 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗜𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘, for which they were presented with a certificate during a recent school assembly.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭’𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯’𝘴 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘢 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴.

Sport Results

1st Hockey, Greg Beling Festival – Results

This past weekend at the Greg Beling Festival was extremely disappointing for the 1st team. The results reflect performances that were far below the standard expected when wearing the Union jersey.

vs Merrifield: Lost 3–1
We started the tournament poorly. Our intensity, decision-making, and work rate were not at the level required. Too often we allowed Merrifield time and space on the ball, while our own attacking play lacked purpose and composure. We looked uncertain and hesitant and that lack of confidence cost us.
Message: When you wear the Union 1st team kit, you must start games with belief and intent. Confidence cannot come and go — it has to be present from the first whistle to the last whistle.

vs Goudveld: Won 3–1
Although this was our only win of the weekend, the performance was still inconsistent. There were moments of good attacking play, but we failed to dominate the game the way we should have. At times we played as individuals rather than as a team and our structure broke down too easily.
Message: Winning a game is not enough if the performance lacks discipline and trust in each other. Hockey is a team game and success comes from playing for one another.

vs Queenstown Girls’ High: Lost 1–0
This was a game we should have controlled, yet we struggled to convert numerous clear opportunities these poor moments allowed the opposition to dictate important moments. Our attacking play lacked urgency and when chances did come, we did not show the composure needed to finish.
Message: Big match temperament (BMT) is about stepping up in key moments. If we want to compete at a high level, we must be brave, composed and confident when opportunities arise.

vs JF: Lost 4–3 (after leading 3–0 at halftime)
This was the most frustrating result of the weekend. After building a strong 3–0 lead at half time, we completely lost control of the game. Our discipline dropped, our defensive structure disappeared, and we stopped trusting the systems and each other. To concede four goals in the second half and lose the game is unacceptable.
Message: True teams show character when they are under pressure.

Final Reflection
This weekend must serve as a wake-up call to all in the first team. Being part of the school’s 1st team carries responsibility. It requires self-confidence, big match temperament and trust in your teammates.
A team is only as strong as its weakest link and this weekend there were too many weak links. Every player must look at themselves and ask whether they are truly giving what is required to represent this team.

Sport Results

Well Done, Edwin & Mark

A huge well done to junior cricketers 𝗘𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗺𝗲𝘀 and 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻 on their outstanding bowling performances against Muir College!

Edwin delivered a phenomenal spell for the U13A side, claiming 6 wickets for just 3 runs. Not to be outdone, Mark shone for the U11A team with figures of 5 wickets for 4 runs, including a brilliant hat-trick!

𝘉𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘣𝘰𝘺𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴.

Rugby, Sport Results

Rugby Vs Saint Andrew’s – Results

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

Sport Results

Well Done, Daniel

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 to Union High School swimmer 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, who has been selected by Eastern Cape Schools Aquatics (ECSA) to represent the Eastern Cape at the SA Schools National Swimming Championships taking place from 24 to 27 April this year.

𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦.

Sport Results

Well Done, Emma!

Union High School, Graaff-Reinet learner 𝗘𝗺𝗺𝗮 𝗚𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘀 participated in the Tarkastad Show this past weekend, 7 & 8 March, competing in the Saddle Horse competition.

Emma delivered a superb performance in the arena, earning 1st place in the Park Horse division for riders under 18, 1st place in the Equitation Class for riders under 18, while also being crowned Park Horse Grand Champion for riders under 18.

We are incredibly proud of Emma’s dedication and talent and celebrate this wonderful accomplishment with her. 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝗘𝗺𝗺𝗮!