Old Collegians (OC) 1st XV rugby side continued their unbeaten record in the SEDRU Regional League. They stunned the Rhodes Stallions with a 27-22 win at Great Field, Rhodes last Friday night – the last games of the first round. OC extended their lead at the top of the log standings, the only unbeaten side in the league thus far. They are now on top with 34 points, eight points clear of Lily White in second position with a game outstanding against Rhodes to complete the first round of matches. Rhodes vs OC This much anticipated encounter was well attended.…
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There were impressive wins last weekend in the 6th round of the EPRU SEDRU Regional League at Rhodes and the Oval. On Friday night Old Collegians continued their unbeaten run with a win over the struggling Winter Rose, while Rhodes trashed Easterns and Lily White and outgunned log leaders Klipfontein United on Saturday. Despite their defeat, Klipfontein still managed to hang on to their top position on the overall log standings. Old Collegians moved up to second position, with Easterns and Lily White occupying third and fourth respectively. Rhodes vs Eastern Rhodes Rugby Club Stallions recorded a valuable 60-36 bonus point win…
The Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) Super League saw two exciting matches being played in Port Elizabeth on Saturday 4 May, with the Brumbies and Trying Stars taking on Missionvale and Windvogel respectively. The Brumbies First team and Missionvale Firsts played to an exciting 20-20 draw in their EPRU Super League encounter. The Brumbies were in front 10-8 at halftime, but could not hold onto their narrow lead at the end of the full 80 minutes. The home side dominated in the early stages but could not capitalise on their dominance. The Brumbies fought back nicely in the second half and scored a…
Old Collegians First Rugby side moved to the top of the log in the South Eastern District Rugby Union (SEDRU) Regional League after narrowly defeating Klipfontein United 25-19, who was in first position heading into the weekend. The SEDRU League produced exciting games on Friday 3 May and Saturday 4 May, despite the cold weather. Rhodes and Easterns also recorded impressive victories against Kowie United and Swallows respectively. Old Collegians vs Klipfontein This two in-form teams who are also the top two sides in the league, played some brilliant running rugby on Saturday. Both teams were unbeaten before this encounter and this…
The Vuka/Albany High Schools League finally kicked off in Makhanda on Saturday 13 April, with rugby matches taking place at the Oval, Graeme College and Mickey Yili. The Vuka U/15 Program is part of the South African Rugby Legends Association (SARLA). Mawas (Mary Waters), Nyaluza and Graeme College all enjoyed impressive victories in the opening weekend. Mawas vs Nombulelo The clash between Mawas U19 and Nombulelo was played in front of a large crowd at the Grahamstown Oval. Mawas ran out comfortable 50-0 winners over their counterparts in a one way traffic affair. Mawas scored eight unanswered tries and were very devastating with…
One of the biggest derbies in Sedru took place on Saturday afternoon at the Oval between Old Collegians (OC) and Lily White. OC retained their bragging rights and dominants over their arch rivals Lily White and it was again no different on Saturday 13 April. Klipfontein United, Eastern and Kowie United also recorded impressive victories over their opponents. Klipfontein is now the front runners and log leaders after round two. Old Collegians vs Lily White (Oval) Star flyhalf and playmaker of OC Siyabonga “Tsetse” Mahapi was the star performer for his side and was the difference between the two top sides in…
PJ Olivier Hoërskool First Rugby side won the first of the annual home and away derbies against Port Alfred High School (PAHS) on Saturday 13 April. PJ claimed a narrow 18-17 win in their titanic battle at the PJ Olivier Sports Grounds. The much anticipated derby, as expected, was played at a high tempo; hard and very physical. The large crowd came out in their numbers and were not disappointed as they witnessed some exciting and entertaining running rugby for both the talented and skilful teams. The reserve full back of PJ, James May, clinched the game for his side in…
A confident Brumbies outfit travelled to Port Elizabeth on Saturday 13 April to take on Suburban in their Twizza EPRU Super League encounter in Kleinskool. After a very good and pleasing first half performance, the top side in Makhanda (Grahamstown) let it slip in the second half. The Brumbies were intent on putting their hosts under pressure early on with both teams scoring two first half tries. Fullback Duane Brown and eighthman Ethan September scored Brumbies tries. A penalty goal by the experienced and evergreen Vincent Mains was the difference as Brumbies led 13-10 at halftime. The second half saw…
The long awaited new Eastern Province Sedru Regional League finally kicked off on Saturday 6 April, after the final preparations were made a fortnight ago. Matches were played at Miki Yili, Port Alfred and in Klipfontein. In a perfect warm day for rugby at the Miki Yili A field, the Old Collegians (OC) and the Easterns sides locked horns in their local Derby. OC regained their bragging rights against Easterns after they also beat them in last year’s encounter. The game, as expected, started at great pace and was played at a very high tempo. Both teams are known for…
Salem Cricket Club’s Second team are the new Grahamstown Cricket Board’s (GCB) Second League Champions for the 2018/2019 season. They were crowned Champs despite losing to Rainbows in their last match of the season. Salem last won the GCB Second League back in 2011. Despite losing to Rainbows, the Salem side still ending on top of the GCB log and were declared as deserved winners and champs. Salem ended with 42 log points, two points ahead of last season’s winners, Station Hill. The spirited Salem side occupied the top position on the log for most of the season and deserved…