The third annual First National Bank (FNB) Classic Clash between the Graeme College and St Andrew’s College First rugby sides took place at Graeme on Saturday.
The third annual First National Bank (FNB) Classic Clash between the Graeme College and St Andrew’s College First rugby sides took place at Graeme on Saturday.
Mark Harnwell, FNB Grahamstown Branch Manager, handed over the cheque after the match. The two schools have signed a five year contract with First National Bank, who will donate R30 000 a year to the host school.
Graeme and St Andrew’s have agreed to split the R30 000 each year. Graeme headmaster, Peter Reed said their share of the money will go towards the school sports development fund, while Paul Edey, St Andrew’s head master said their fund will go towards developing sports for less advantaged learners.
The first rugby match was the highlight of the sports weekend and Graeme won 11 of the 17 matches from U9 to the open division.
Graeme vs St Andrew’s rugby day results:
1sts – St Andrew’s won 47-6;
2nds – St Andrew’s won 22-5;
3rds – St Andrew’s won 26-5;
4ths – St Andrew’s won 18-5;
St Andrew’s 6ths beat Graeme 5ths 27-0;
St Andrew’s 7ths beat Graeme 6ths 17-15;
St Andrew’s 8ths beat Graeme 7ths 14-8;
U15 A – Graeme won 19-3;
U15B – Graeme won 19-12;
U14A – Graeme won 21-10;
U14B – Graeme won 14-8;
U13A – Graeme won 24-7;
U13B – Graeme won 12-0;
U13C – Graeme won 47-0;
U11A – Graeme won 42-0;
U11C – Graeme won 48-0;
U9 – Graeme won 35-14.
