Feast of tries from Craven Week’s finest
Attack held sway over defence on the second day of the U18 Craven Week in Rondebosch on Tuesday, with the Pumas, Griffons, SWD and Blue Bulls all recording wins.
Craven Week back with a bang
The return of the U18 Craven Week after a two-year absence was celebrated with a barrage of tackles, side-steps, counter-attacks and tries across four matches in Rondebosch on Monday.
Best of SA’s next gen assemble
SA Rugby’s annual Youth Weeks tournaments will come to a conclusion in Cape Town this week with the U18 Craven Week bringing together the best of SA schools’ rugby talent.
Youth Weeks back after pandemic postponement
Four of the SA Rugby Youth Weeks return this winter in Cape Town, Kimberley and Welkom after it was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the challenges and uncertainties around the Covid-19 pandemic.
Craven Week officially cancelled for second year running
The U18 Craven Week, as well as the other Youth Week tournament, will officially not take place in 2021, the second year in a row that the provincial tournament has been called off due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Return of schools rugby an important step
The resumption of schools rugby is a welcome relief for all who love the game, writes former Springbok STEFAN TERBLANCHE.
SA Rugby working on schools rugby contingencies
Rassie Erasmus says SA Rugby is working closely with the SA Schools Rugby Association (Sasra) to draw up contingency plans for the 2021 rugby season. DYLAN JACK reports.
Watch: Curwin Bosch – Schoolboy rugby star
Sharks flyhalf Curwin Bosch, who was in great form prior to the domestic season being halted, was a special talent during his school days and at Craven Week.
Watch: Virtual Craven Week – Cheetahs
Backed by arguably the strongest rugby school in the country in Grey College, the Cheetahs are always a tough nut to crack at Craven Week, with future stars such as Jan-Hendrik Wessels, FC du Plessis and Sisonke Vumazonke having represented the Free State side in recent years.
Watch: Virtual Craven Week – Western Province
Western Province is the team to beat at Craven Week. With the largest and strongest selection of schools to chose from and an abundance of raw talent, there is a reason why rugby in the Western Cape is so strong.
