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Results across age-groups as listed on the School Rugby Scores website.

It was an intense battle on Saturday afternoon as Wynberg tackled near neighbours Western Province Prep in another all boys derby match. Fresh from a long weekend break, both sides were up for the clash. The weather played its part, as the rain stayed away for long enough to have all fixtures played in dry conditions.

The physical and hard-working Wynberg u14A rugby side had to contend with a new challenge in their bid to extend their winning momentum and we are not in the business of criticising referees but the manner in which this game was handled left a lot to be desired.

The side was literally blown off the field by the referee with the penalty count standing at 17-1 in favour of the opposition. The display was embarassing to the extent that the opposition coach felt the need to apologise to his opposite number after the game.

All the results as provided by Wynberg Boys High School from the Rugby Festival they hosted this weekend:

Results of Day 2:

Hawthornden Field

09h50 Wynberg Blues 29 - 19 Fish Hoek 1st XV
11h00 Wynberg 1st XV 50 - 0 St Benedicts 1st XV
12h20 SACS 1st XV 31 - 0 St Johns 1st XV
13h40 Drostdy 1st XV 29 - 8 Helpmekaar 1st XV
15h00 Rondebosch 1st XV 13 - 0 St Stithians 1st XV

Silverhurst A Field

Day one of the Wynberg Rugby Festival dawned with wet and overcast conditions and with the promise of more rain in the air some local spectators were well prepared for this outcome with their wellington boots, umbrellas and rain-jackets.

This turned out to be an unnecessary precaution as no more rain fell, but with a chilly wind picking up and the sun making an odd appearance everyone was kept guessing.

1st XV Rugby results as listed on Rugby365.com are listed below:

Eastern Cape

Cambridge vs Graeme College, 20-18
Dale vs Port Rex, 64-15
Daniël Pienaar vs Framesby, 26-25
Die Brandwag vs Muir, 53-8
Grey vs Paul Roos, 23-19
Marlow vs Hudson Park, 17-14
Nico Malan vs Pearson, 27-18
Queen's vs Selborne, 29-7

Free State/Griqualand West

Saturday morning saw the start of the Junior School rugby season, as Wynberg Boys Junior hosted neighbours Primrose Rugby Club. Conditions were overcast, but that didn’t keep the supporters away from witnessing what was a titanic battle between two well drilled teams.

Wynberg, who have just returned from a successful tour to Johannesburg had a lot to prove to their supporters and coaches, as well as themselves, after years of being labelled “an under achieving team.”

Saturday morning dawned overcast with a persistent cold breeze blowing across the Primrose Rugby Club fields. A portent of things to come perhaps as Wynberg Boys High School stamped their authority on proceedings.

Wynberg faced tough traditional opponents Rondebosch in their season opener against local schools yesterday at Rondebosch.

Having lost a warm-up game during the week to a touring side from Dubai through a very disjointed performance the u14A boys were determined to prove that they have what it takes to win games.

The Wynberg U13A rugby side were invited to attend the King Edwards Easter Festival over the Easter weekend.

The school has built up a good reputation for themselves over the last few years, and this year was no different with the team playing some good attractive running rugby.