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Top school rivalries set the tone ahead of national youth tournaments
SuperSport Schools
June 25, 2025
Weekend Wrap-Up: Bosch Brilliance, Hilton Composure & Saints in Sync 🏉🏑
The King Price Derby Series took centre stage with two epic clashes, in Cape Town, Rondebosch Boys’ High continued their strong form with a dominant 28–7 victory over Bishops in the annual southern suburbs derby. Bosch established early control through their physical forwards and clinical backline, ensuring there was no way back for their rivals. The performance cements their status as one of the Western Cape’s top rugby outfits this season. In Johannesburg, St Stithians College claimed a 25–21 win over St John’s College in the Pink Derby Day. The match lived up to its billing, with both sides exchanging tries in a closely contested encounter. Saints edged ahead early and showed good discipline to withstand a late surge from St John’s, wrapping up a memorable weekend for their rugby programme with impressive wins in the younger age groups.
Up in KwaZulu-Natal, Hilton College held off a determined Michaelhouse side to win 29–20 on Gilfillan Field to secure a double over their Midlands rivals. Hilton’s captain Liyema Nela was instrumental, scoring the opening try and leading his team through a tense second half. Michaelhouse pushed hard in the final stages, but Hilton’s composure under pressure saw them seal another big derby win.
On the hockey fields, the boys’ fixture between St Stithians and St John’s College saw Saints dominate proceedings, securing an emphatic 4–1 victory. In girls’ hockey, St Mary’s Waverley held off a spirited effort from St Stithians Girls’ College to win 1–0 in a tightly contested battle. Elsewhere, Clarendon edged Stirling 3–2 in East London, while Collegiate Girls’ High put on a clinical display in Gqeberha, beating Woodridge College 4–0.
Coming Up on SuperSport Schools
From 30 June to 4 July, the country’s top U16 & U18 boys and girls will take centre stage, First converging at St Alban’s College in Pretoria for the FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week, a key step in the elite youth rugby pipeline. Over in Bethal, the U18 LSEN Rugby Week will showcase some of South Africa’s most determined and talented hidden gems, running parallel to the U16 & U18 FNB Girls Rugby Weeks at Queens High School in Johannesburg, where the best young female rugby players will take centre stage.
In Pietermaritzburg, the SASHOC U18 Boys and Girls Hockey IPT promises top-tier action from 30 June to 5 July, as provincial teams battle it out for national honours.
And in Gauteng, the courts will come alive as SASN All Ages Netball brings schools together at EG Jansen from 29 June to 2 July in a jam-packed festival of shooting, sprinting, and school spirit.
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What’s coming on SuperSport Schools 📺📲
SuperSport Schools Key Events for the Month of June, brought to you by Airlink! ✈️
School Holidays
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SuperSport Schools Match Highlights 📹
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SuperSport Schools #HereforHER Feature 🩷 💪
In this segment, we celebrate the Girls and Women in our ecosystem, from employees, to school and youth athletes. All the amazing women that contribute to the SuperSport Schools Brand!
This month’s feature is Isabella Amm
Photo: Khulani Media
Amm, vice-captain of Springfield Convent School’s first hockey team, is enjoying a standout 2025 season, making headlines for her consistent goal-scoring and dynamic play. A versatile athlete excelling in both indoor and field hockey, Amm represents Western Province and the Cape Seals in the Pro Series Indoor (PSI) league. With over 100 appearances for Springfield since Grade 9, she has become a cornerstone of the team’s success, helping them rise from relegation threats to a top-four league finish in 2024.
Her journey began in Grade 2, and her passion for the sport has only grown stronger. Amm credits her development to a strong support system, including her long-time coach Ziyaad Ismail and her sponsor, Osaka. She will once again don the Western Province colours at the upcoming U18 SASHOC National Week at St Anne’s DSG in Hilton. With her speed, aggression, and leadership, Amm continues to be a force on the AstroTurf and a role model for aspiring young hockey players
#TimetoSHINE✨- June SPOTLIGHT
This month’s feature in the June SPOTLIGHT on SuperSport Schools is Liyema Nela
Photo: Brad Morgan
The Hilton College 1st XV captain, Nela has been in scintillating form this season, leading from the front with poise, precision, and tactical brilliance. Over the weekend, he delivered a match-winning performance in Hilton’s 29-20 victory over arch-rivals Michaelhouse, contributing 19 points through a combination of penalties, a drop goal, and conversions. His ability to control the tempo of the game, mix up his attacking options, and execute under pressure was instrumental in Hilton completing a season sweep over their Midlands rivals.
Nela’s leadership and consistency have not gone unnoticed, he has earned selection to represent the Sharks at Craven Week in July, a fitting reward for a player who has been the heartbeat of his team. With his sharp rugby intellect and calm demeanour, Nela continues to set the standard for schoolboy rugby excellence in KwaZulu-Natal and beyond.
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