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Schools: Gym make statement, KES break Jeppe hearts

Paarl Gymnasium confirmed their strength this season by comfortably beating Affies, while KES scored a try in overtime to grab a win over Johannesburg rivals Jeppe.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 23: Affies celebrate during the Premier Interschools match between Affies and Paarl Gimnasium at Afrikaanse Hoer Seunskool on April 23, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Schools: History beckons for Affies

A derby-filled Saturday of schools rugby will see Affies travel to the Cape Winelands looking for back-to-back wins over Paarl Gimnasium for the first time in more than a decade.

RECAP: Affies battle past gutsy Maritzburg

Affies scored twice in the final five minutes to seal a hard-fought victory in the Premier Interschools match against Maritzburg College in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday afternoon.

Schools preview: Big Cape clashes, red-hot KZN derby

There are several tantalising Cape rugby clashes on Saturday as schools action resumes across the country, including the Premier Interschools match between Maritzburg College and Affies in Pietermaritzburg.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 23: Stiaan Heymans of Affies during the Premier Interschools match between Affies and Paarl Gimnasium at Afrikaanse Hoer Seunskool on April 23, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Schools preview: Pretoria derby, KZN clash on big weekend

The major highlights of another action-packed weekend of schools rugby include the Pretoria derby between Affies and Menlopark, while Hilton and Glenwood will face off for KwaZulu-Natal bragging rights.

Rondebosch beat Paarl Boys High for the first time since 1997

Schools wrap: Bosch beat Boishaai, Affies stun Paarl Gim

On a day full of surprising results in schools rugby, Rondebosch Boys’ High claimed a historic win over Paarl Boys’ High, while Affies stunned Paarl Gimnasium on Saturday.

Garsfontein celebrate their win against Affies

Schools wrap: Garsies claim first Affies scalp

Garsfontein made history by claiming a first-ever win over Pretoria rivals Affies, while Paul Roos triumphed over Grey High School in the first Premier Interschools match of the year on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 13: Affies during the Supa Quick Premier Interschools match between Affies and Maritzburg College at Afrikaanse Hoer Seunskool on July 13, 2019 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Schools rugby: Pretoria derby the highlight of a busy week

The derby between Garsfontein and Affies in Pretoria is the highlight of a busy week of schools rugby fixtures, ahead of next weekend’s Easter festivals.

How Fourie du Preez was nearly a Lions player

Springbok legend Fourie du Preez has detailed how Loffie Eloff relieved him of his contractual obligations to the Lions in order to allow him to pursue a career at the Vodacom Bulls .