SA Schools — Sunday 31 May 2026

Rugby at top schools was characterized by high drama and sweeping claims across the weekend. Paarl Boys' High struggled defensively against a field featuring quality opponents, facing losses to SACS, Paul Roos, and Grey College alone. Affies kicked off the action by clawing back an edge win over their rivals, demonstrating resilience in the face of late pressure. Elsewhere, the victories were prolific: SACS pulled off a spirited performance to defeat Paarl Boys' High in the first half, while Paul Roos asserted their dominance in a thrilling clash.

The weekend was defined by several major upsets and sustained winning streaks. Affies secured a significant victory against Grey College, marking their first win against the institution since 2015. Meanwhile, the losing effort of Paarl Boys' High was notably prolonged when they managed to end Stellenberg’s seven-match winning streak in one of the round’s fixtures. Monument added their name to the winning tally, reportedly running riot at the Noordvaal Cup action. Stellenberg, despite the recent stumble, maintained a sizzling start to their campaign.