Craven Week 2026 fixtures and results

Craven Week 2026 fixtures and results

Fixtures and results from the 2026 Craven Week hosted by Grey High School in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape.

U18 Craven Week: Lions claim bragging rights

The Golden Lions claimed Jukskei derby honours against the Blue Bulls on day two of the U18 Craven Week at Grey High in Gqeberha. Border, Griquas and the Western Province XV also recorded victories on Tuesday. A total of 42 tries were scored across the four matches, with 10 coming in the derby. The Bulls made the brighter start, using their lineout to build a 12-0 lead. The Lions hit back before half-time, with flyhalf Jaydon Viljoen landing a l…

Craven week Day 1 results

DAY ONE – Craven Week 2026 Results Craven Week 2026 has finally arrived, with the best young schoolboy rugby talent in the country looking to showcase their skills and stake a claim for one of the two coveted SA Schools sides. Here is a recap of every match, the standout performances and the full Day One results. Boland finish strongly to overcome Leopards The opening game of Craven Week saw the Leopards take on Boland. As the first fixture of t…

Free State, Boland open Craven Week with wins in Gqeberha

By Johnathan Paoli The 2026 FNB Under-18 Craven Week got under way at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Monday, with Boland fighting back to beat the Leopards 39-20 before Free State claimed a 66-41 win over the Limpopo Blue Bulls. The annual tournament, widely regarded as South Africa’s premier provincial schools rugby showcase, brings together the country’s leading Under-18 players. Boland made a slow start against the Leopards, who took control…