SA Schools Rugby News

South African schools rugby is globally renowned. Annual schoolboy rugby tournaments like Craven Week, the Varsity Cup and the U20 Rugby Championship consistently produce world-class rugby players.

Year after year, these competitions attract scouts and coaches from top provincial and international teams. The most exceptional talents often go on to represent the Springboks, helping to maintain South Africa’s reputation as a rugby powerhouse.

For players, these tournaments represent an opportunity to hone their skills and progress to the next stage of their career. For viewers, these events are highly competitive, featuring high-level talents and thrilling matches.

South African Schoolboy Rugby Tournaments

The most revered South African schoolboy rugby tournament is Craven Week. Commonly regarded as the crowning jewel of SA schools rugby, this annual competition is responsible for some of the most decorated and celebrated Springboks. This includes Morné Steyn, Ruan Pienaar and Francois Pienaar.

Beyond school rugby, the top South African players often progress to the Varsity Cup and the U20 Rugby Championship. The Varsity Cup is contested by the top university rugby teams while the U20 Rugby Championship is the youth version of The Rugby Championship. Additionally, the South Africa U20 team also competes annually at the World Rugby U20 Championship.

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