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SA Schools — Sunday 26 April 2026

Sunday 26 April 2026

Match of the Day

Stellenberg overcomes a 10-point deficit in Cape Town

Stellenberg proved that a championship run is rarely built on predictable rhythm, storming back to defeat Paul Roos after trailing by ten points at the half. Despite going into the break down 10-0, the Jade Brigade cornered the opposition in the second stanza, establishing a dominant physical presence. The comeback was meticulously executed, fueled by key attacking movements and set-piece conversions.

Right wing Ralton Rhode opened the scoring to kickstart the momentum. Crucially, the try-scoring threat broadened as lock Juvan Burden and tighthead prop Janu Venter added successive tries, dismantling the early Paul Roos defence. The comeback was sealed by flyhalf Ethan van Biljon, who slotted a vital penalty goal to complete the points swing. This stunning turnaround shows the mental fortitude required at the highest level of school rugby.

The win follows other notable victories, including Maritzburg College’s commanding 33-13 victory over Glenwood. These results underscore a deeply competitive season where nothing is safe, and momentum is everything.

Talking Point

Grey College suffered their three successive defeats, marking the first time since 2015 they have been defeated in three consecutive matches, despite a strong effort that saw JG Horn and Louis Koen score early tries.

Stats

Scores:**
Stellenberg 20, Paul Roos 10
Paarl Boys’ 13, Oakdale 13
Wynberg 27, Rondebosch 17
Durbanville 20, SACS 18
Westville 35, Northwood 29
Maritzburg College 33, Glenwood 13
Queen’s 27, Stirling 17
Pearson 20, Selborne 15
Grey High 24, Dale College 12
Paarl Gim 51, Affies 24
HTS Middelburg 46, EG Jansen 31
Waterkloof 71, Nelspruit 32
Jeppe 31, KES 24
Other Results (11 April):**
Paarl Boys’ 13, Oakdale 13
Wynberg 27, Rondebosch 17
Durbanville 20, SACS 18
Milnerton 17, Parel Vallei 32
Bellville 12, Brackenfell 6
Stellenberg 20, Paul Roos 10
Drostdy 80, Hermanus 15
Swartland 31, Worcester Gim 15
Outeniqua 34, Boland Landbou 24
Fichardtpark 29, Jim Fouche 17
Duineveld 0, Diamantveld 36
Sentraal 43, Landboudal 18
Westville 35, Northwood 29
Glenwood 13, Maritzburg College 33
Stirling 17, Queen’s 27
Pearson 20, Selborne 15
Port Rex 10, Graeme 48
Daniel Pienaar 28, Framesby 36
Affies 24, Paarl Gim 51
Zwartkop 38, Marais Viljoen 12
Wagpos 17, Wesvalia 29
Waterkloof 71, Nelsruit 32
Menlopark 64, Oos-Moot 12
EG Jansen 31, HTS Middelburg 46
Middelburg 40, Ben Vorster 40
St John’s 33, Rangers Vincenza 31
Individual Points:**
Gimmies win in Kimberley: Paul Roos Gimnasium 21, Garsfontein 18
Paarl Gim vs Grey: Paarl Gim 29, Grey College 14
Paarl Gim first-half lead: 17-7
Paarl Gim second-half tries: Two more tries

Other Results & News

The Paarl Boys' and Oakdale sides drew 13-13 in their derby match. Paul Roos Gimnasium managed a dramatic 21-18 comeback victory against Garsfontein at the Wildeklawer Tournament. The results saw Jeppe defeat KES 31-24 in the Noordvaal. Paarl Gim dismantled Affies, securing a massive 51-24 win.

Quote of the Day

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“I think what has helped us this season is that we kept some of our players from last year,” said Coach Sylvester Booysen.

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