The Race for the Top Spot in School Rugby Rankings
As the first school rugby rankings of the year are released, the competition is heating up among the top teams. Last year’s runners-up, Grey College, currently lead the log with 21.00 ranking system points from four games. Following closely behind is Paarl Boys High in second place with 20.55 points from two games.
Despite being fifth on the log at this early stage, last year’s undefeated champions, Paul Roos Gim, have the opportunity to climb up the rankings this weekend. They will be hosting the Noord Suid festival from 28 March to 1 April, where they will face off against 2024 Noordvaal Cup winners, Garsfontein, in a highly anticipated match.
Other exciting fixtures at the tournament include Paarl Gim versus Monument, Boishaai against Affies, Boland Landbou versus Waterkloof, and SACS taking on KES at the Markotter fields.
Meanwhile, Grey High School will be hosting their own tournament, with a key match against Michaelhouse on the cards. Michaelhouse will also face Bishops in another thrilling fixture at the event.
Looking ahead, Grey College is set to take on Jeppe on Tuesday. Jeppe, known for causing upsets, will be looking to make their mark in this encounter.
School Rugby Fixtures for Saturday 29 March
Grey Rugby Festival
Queens vs St Stithians
Dale vs Northwood
Pretoria Boys High vs Kearsney
Graeme vs Hilton
Kingswood vs Durban High School
Selborne vs Westville
Grey High School vs Michaelhouse
St Charles vs Port Rex
Hudson Park vs Muir
Noord Suid
Framesby vs Duineveld
Diamantveld vs Rustenberg
Worcester Gim vs Marais Viljoen
Nico Malan vs Helpmekaar
Stellenberg vs Voortrekker (Beth)
Oakdale vs Nelspruit
Rondebosch vs Jeppe
Grey College vs Noordheuwel
Paul Roos vs Garsfontein
Oakdale Festival
Overberg vs Kirkwood
Montagu vs Sentraal
Ooskus Gim vs Wagpos
Hermanus vs Oosterlig
Hugenute vs Lichenburg
Augsburg vs Westering
Strand vs Kempton Park
Upington vs Die Anker
Swartland vs Pietersburg
Langehoven vs Zwartkop
Graaff-Reinet vs Merensky
Robertson vs Oudtshoorn
Brandwag (EP) vs Middelburg
Bredasdorp vs Potch Gim
Charlie Hofmeyr vs Vryburg
Oakdale XV vs Labori
Marlow vs Rob Ferreira
St Andrews vs Bishops
There are no King Price Schools Derby Series matches scheduled for this weekend. The above festivals will continue into the following week, so stay tuned for more exciting school rugby action.
