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When Did School Rugby Become a Transfer Market?There is something deeply uncomfortable about the state of South African schoolboy rugby. Not because the rugby is poor. Quite the opposite.
News · High School Rugby World
12 October 2026
SA Rugby Boss Says Schoolboy Players Cannot Be Tested Without Parental ConsentRian Oberholzer acknowledges concerns over doping in South African rugby as the union looks at workshops and increased testing initiatives
News · Nathan Gogela
3 September 2026
The Southern Suburbs soar in the spotlight as SACS shock Berg and Bosch bully BishopsThe final school boy rugby weekend saw the KP Derby Series head to the Western Cape with a double in Cape Town.
News · Jack Parsons
24 August 2026
Roos roar in season finale whilst Queen’s quell Dale’s derby-day challengeThe penultimate KP Derby series weekend saw a double-header, hosted in Paarl and Qonce respectively.
News · Jack Parsons
17 August 2026
Boland bury a losing streak in derby-day drama whilst Upington and Pretoria host city rivalries - Weekend WrapThe KP Derby Series continued to shine despite both international rugby in Buenos Aires and the Greatest Rivalry kicking off this past weekend
1st XV Wrap · Jack Parsons
10 August 2026
Paarl Gim bully Boishaai in derby dominance while the Jade Brigade and Jeppe record high scoring victories - 1 August weekend wrapOver 20 000 fans gathered in the picturesque Paarl for Interschools 26’ while Stellenberg and KES hosted derby-day delights.
1st XV Wrap · Jack Parsons
3 August 2026
Stellenberg’s season continues to soar whilst Framesby fall to local rivals Grey High - 25 July Weekend WrapFrom the Western Cape, to the Eastern Cape, KZN and to Gauteng, the KP Derby Series returned with enticing derbies to kickstart the term.
1st XV Wrap · Jack Parsons
27 July 2026
Paul Roos Outlast a Relentless Affies in 73-Point Stellenbosch ThrillerNews · High School Rugby World
22 March 2026
The Southern Suburb sun shined bright on Berg and Bosch in final derby-day weekendIn its final 2025 showpiece, the KP Derby Series travelled down South in the Western Cape as the ‘SS4’ battled it out one last time
News · Jack Parsons
31 August 2025
SA U18 Coach - Lwazi Zangqa: “Winning Matters, But Success Is About Pathways and Player Welfare”After a demanding Craven Week in Middelburg and two intense rounds of the U18 Men’s International Series, SA U18 coach Lwazi Zangqa shared his thoughts on selection, pathways, welfare, and the future of South African schools rugby.
News · High School Rugby World
29 August 2025
Queens’ quell Dale in season finale while Robertson ravage the CharliesThe penultimate KP Derby Series fixtures took the stage this weekend with a backdrop of ‘SS4’ derby-days.
News · Jack Parsons
24 August 2025
Grey College clinch a thriller while Selborne and Stellenberg soar onGrey Bloem battled it out against the Maroon Machine while Selborne hosted Grey High and Stellenberg travelled to Durbanville in a triple KP weekend.
News · Jack Parsons
17 August 2025
Farmers’ Derby delivers drama, Affies sail on easily and Upington cling on… JustThe KP Derby Series returns to screens with three fascinating affairs in the midst of country-wide byes
News · Jack Parsons
10 August 2025
College crush rivals, Affies annihilate and Jeppe steals the centurion showNews · Jack Parsons
3 August 2025
Boys’ High battle in blue to win 2025’s pinnacle spectacle - Interschools Derby Match RecapNews · Jack Parsons
3 August 2025
Grey defeat in downpour while KES kill off a Pretoria push - Weekend Wrap Part 21st XV Wrap · Jack Parsons
27 July 2025
Paarl duo plentiful in sinking Southern Suburbs’ sides - Weekend Wrap Part 11st XV Wrap · Jack Parsons
27 July 2025
Southern Suburbs shine in the spotlightA double header lights up Cape Town while an-all Joburg clash takes place as the KP Derby Series wraps up its first term
News · Jack Parsons
23 June 2025
Eye-catching match-ups deliver derby-day dramaA triple King Price Derby Series weekend saw heroics mixed with dramatic turnarounds on the biggest of stages.
News · Jack Parsons
16 June 2025
Milestone magic, massive moments and major match-upsA weekend full of magnificent matches, the King Price Derby Series returned with a double header in both KZN and the Western Cape while Stellenbosch’s star reached stardom.
News · Jack Parsons
9 June 2025
A classic on the Collard combines with major match-upsProvincial derbies mixed with cinematic close encounters were the orders of the weekend
News · Jack Parsons
3 June 2025
Flying Fullbacks set to fire up Stellenbosch - Paul Roos vs SACS PreviewNews · Jack Parsons
29 May 2025
A Big Boishaai performance joins Malan and Berg dominance - Weekend Wrap1st XV Wrap · Jack Parsons
26 May 2025
Traveling victories with winning streaks extended - Weekend Wrap Eastern Cape Edition1st XV Wrap · Jack Parsons
12 May 2025
Wet and windy conditions set the scene for a Paarl panoply - Weekend Wrap Western Cape Edition1st XV Wrap · Jack Parsons
12 May 2025
Easter weekend delivers in style: Festival Round Up Part 2 - Gauteng EditionNews · Jack Parsons
23 April 2025
Easter weekend delivers in style: Festival Round Up Part 1 - Kwa-Zulu Natal editionNews · Jack Parsons
23 April 2025
Festivals light the way for a thrilling school boy rugby season, full of derby daysNews · Jack Parsons
10 April 2025
🏉 The Financial Side of Rugby: Costs, Scholarships & Future OpportunitiesNews · High School Rugby World
8 April 2025
Injury Prevention and Recovery: What Every Rugby Parent Should KnowNews · High School Rugby World
21 February 2025
The Mental Side of Rugby: How to Build Resilience and Handle Pressure on the FieldNews · High School Rugby World
21 February 2025
The Evolution of High School Rugby Athletes: Meeting the Demands of the Modern GameNews · High School Rugby World
18 February 2025
Raising a Rugby Star: How to Support Your Child’s Dream Without PressureNews · High School Rugby World
18 February 2025
How to Get Noticed by Scouts: The Ultimate Guide for Aspiring Rugby StarsNews · High School Rugby World
17 February 2025
The state of High School Rugby in South Africa and what high school rugby fans can expect from the rugby season in 2025.What to expect from the 2025 High School Rugby season!
News · High School Rugby World
10 February 2025