Dark side of schools rugby rears its head again
The recent cutting of ties and subsequent cancellation of a nearly century-long derby between DHS and Glenwood shows the ugly side of school sports is here to stay, writes DYLAN JACK.
‘Trust with Glenwood has deteriorated’
DHS have provided the reasoning behind their decision to sever all sporting and cultural ties with Glenwood High School.
DHS cut ties with Glenwood
Glenwood have confirmed that DHS has decided to sever all sporting and cultural ties with them after a resolution between the schools could not be reached.
Bishops coach hungry for growth
Bishops coach Wes Chetty is determined to keep learning his craft as he prepares for his third season in charge of the first team. DYLAN JACK reports.
Schoeman defends proposed SA Schools Challenge
Former Lions high-performance manager Bart Schoeman says he is hopeful the SA Schools Rugby Challenge will ‘add some spice’ to the schoolboy rugby calendar.
Paper Talk: Du Preez on Bok radar
A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on the Springbok pack for 2020.
Negotiations held for SA Schools Rugby Challenge
Six of South Africa’s top rugby schools are currently in negotiations to establish a two-tier competition which would take place from 2021 onward.
11-year-old Australian banned for being too big
The Sydney Rugby Junior Union prevented an 11-year-old Australian from playing in a sevens tournament in New South Wales due to his size.
Can SA Rugby plug age-grade drain?
An increasing number of talented age-grade players are heading abroad. MARIETTE ADAMS investigates this worrying trend.
‘Schoolboy players need an all-round skill set’
Queen’s College 1st XV and SA Rugby EPD U17 coach Katleho Lynch on SA Rugby’s pathways, schoolboy player development and tapping into talent from rural areas.
