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.

Du Plessis working with SA’s next generation

Grey College 1st XV head coach Wessel du Plessis is busy working with schoolboys who could be South African rugby’s next generation, writes JURGEN SMITH.

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.

Watch: Jan-Hendrik Wessels highlights

SA Schools and Grey College prop Jan-Hendrik Wessels enjoyed a standout 2019 season.

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.

Watch: Teen sensation who’s headed for France

Check out the highlights reel of giant 18-year-old lock Jason Nel, who signed a contract with French club Perpignan.