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SA Schools — Sunday 24 May 2026

Sunday 24 May 2026

Match of the Day

Grey High overcome Michaelhouse in festival blockbuster

The hosts seized the day in Gqeberha, orchestrating a massive second-half turnaround to conquer Michaelhouse, securing the victory with a late penalty goal and completing a festival thriller. The Kingswood-based side powered through, outmaneuvering a dominant Michaelhouse side that had seized an early lead.

Despite the scoreboard showing Michaelhouse holding a 19-15 half-time advantage—fueled by early tries from Max Oliva, Laird Hamilton-Brown, and Jack Carmody—the trajectory of the match shifted dramatically after the break. The hosts, led by captain and centre Ciaran Killian who scored the try of the match, registered 13 unanswered points. The continuous attacking pressure eventually broke Michaelhouse’s resolve.

What proved most remarkable was the sustained attacking display from Grey High in the second period. After weathering a concerted Michaelhouse assault, the hosts found the crucial moment, converting the pressure into points that definitively sealed the 28-19 victory. The result underscores the sheer depth and resilience displayed across the circuit, proving that momentum, not just early scores, dictates the championship narrative.

Talking Point

Grey High's ability to completely overhaul the momentum in the second half, converting a 19-15 deficit into a decisive 13 unanswered points to secure the 28-19 win.

Stats

Grey High: 28
Michaelhouse: 19
SACS: 34
Selborne College: 26
Rondebosch: 42
Glenwood: 22
HTS Drostdy: 74
St Stithians: 0
Graeme: 35
Kearsney: 33
Oakdale: 40
Westville: 24
Jeppe: 31
Boland Landbou: 26
Paarl Boys’ High: 21
Northwood: 18
Paarl Gim: 45
Helpmekaar: 10
Affies: 55
Outeniqua: 26
Stellenberg: 24
Maritzburg College: 19
Affies: 40
Boishaai: 37
Paul Roos: 28
Paarl Boys': 22
Grey College: 31
Aston University: 19

Other Results & News

SACS dominated Selborne College with a convincing 34-26 win, highlighted by a brace from centre Andrea Mynhardt. The Wildeklawer Tournament delivered multiple blowouts, including HTS Drostdy smashing St Stithians 74-0, and Paarl Gim hammering Helpmekaar 45-10. In a late festival fixture, Affies overcame a 23-5 half-time deficit to beat Boishaai 40-37. Paul Roos extended their winning run, claiming a thrilling 28-22 victory over Paarl Boys’ at the Markötter Stadium. Grey College managed to derail a Paarl Boys' comeback, prevailing 31-21 in Bloemfontein.

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