Wynberg Rugby
Rugby Overview
With over a century of rugby experience and excellence, Wynberg Boys’ High School boasts not only one of the highest level schoolboy rugby teams in the country, but also has had a significant impact on school rugby throughout South Africa. Our learners have demonstrated excellence at provincial and national level, both in school and in professional capacities; several of our students have gone on to represent the country as Springboks.
Practice days
Mondays: Silverhurst A – 15A & B, Silverhurst B – U15C & D, Silverhurst C – U14C & D
Tuesdays: Hawthornden – 1st & 2nd XV, Silverhurst A – 3rd & 4th XV, Silverhurst B – U16A & B, Silverhurst C – U16C & D, Jacques Kallis Oval – 5th & 6th XV, U14A & B
Wednesdays: Silverhurst A – 15A & B, Silverhurst B – U15C & D, Silverhurst C – U14C & D, Jacques Kallis Oval – U14A & B
Thursdays: Hawthornden – 1st & 2nd XV, Silverhurst A – 3rd & 4th XV, Silverhurst B – U16A & B, Silverhurst C – U16C & D, Jacques Kallis Oval – 5th & 6th XV, U14A & B
Match days
Saturdays
Dress for players at practice:
Collared rugby jersey and rugby shorts – No T-shirts or casual shorts
Dress for players at matches:
Wynberg rugby jersey, blue Wynberg socks. White shorts. After a match, players are required to change into full school uniform or into the school tracksuit.
Director of Rugby
Mr Craig Childs – cchilds@wbhs.org.za
Teacher in Charge
Mr Chris Moore – cmoore@wbhs.org.za
Please note – under Covid-19 regulations, NO spectators are permitted at practices and matches.
Fixtures for 2021
Please note – under Covid-19 regulations, NO spectators are permitted at practices and matches.
Detailed times and fields are published midweek preceding the scheduled weekend matches. The broad fixtures for the season, subject to change:
May
Saturday 8 – Rondebosch, Away
Saturday 15 – Paarl Gym, Home
Saturday 22 – Bellville/Grey High, Home/Away
Saturday 29 – Boland Landbou, Home
June
Saturday 5 – Bishops, Away
Saturday 12 – Parel Vallei, Home
Saturday 19 – Paarl Boys’ High, Away
Saturday 26 – SACS, Home
SA Rugby Youth Weeks
July
Saturday 31 – Paul Roos, Away
August
Saturday 7 – TBA
Saturday 14 – Bishops, Home
Saturday 21 – Rondebosch, Home
Saturday 28 – Rondebosch, Away
Players at practice will wear rugby jerseys and rugby shorts. No t-shirts or casual shorts will be permitted.
At matches, players are to wear their Wynberg rugby jersey, white shorts, and blue Wynberg socks. After matches, players are required to change into full school uniform or into the school tracksuit.
Coaches & Teams
The Director of Rugby at Wynberg Boys’ High is Mr Craig Childs, with Mr Christopher Moore as Teacher in Charge. Our various rugby teams participate in a number of fixtures at various levels. The season officially kicks off at WP Schools Rugby Day, followed by a winter season of inter-school fixtures featuring the top rugby schools in the area. The students play both home and away games locally, as well as teams from further afield on tours and at Festivals. The Grey Weekend is a notable highlight of the year with up to 20 age-group sides competing annually.
Contact
Mr Craig Childs: cchilds@wbhs.org.za
Mr Christopher Moore: cmoore@wbhs.org.za
Rugby Supporters Club
Supporting our Wynberg Sportsmen with passion has always been part of our School ethos.
With changing times come changing needs: we take great pleasure in re-launching our Wynberg Rugby Supporters’ Club, to raise not only support, but funds to ensure that every Wynberg rugby player has the very best our School can offer – facilities, coaches, mentorships, and most importantly, the knowledge that we as parents, Old Boys, and Staff are behind them every step of their way.
For many years during the 1990s into the 2000s a Rugby Supporters’ Club thrived, based in the Bill Bowden Pavilion, Home of Wynberg Old Boys. Monthly social events were held throughout the calendar year, with proceeds donated to the School – we’re going bigger and better in 2019.
To join the Rugby Supporter’s Club and show your support please download and complete the PDF Application / Debit Order Form with all your details – we’re always stronger together:
Membership Options
Option 1:
R250-00 Joining Fee (includes a Wynberg Supporter’s Cap).
R100-00 Monthly Debit Order.
Option 2:
R1 000-00 Joining Fee (includes reserved seating on the new Hawthornden Grand Stand and Home Match reserved parking for the first 40 members).
R200-00 Monthly Debit Order monthly.
Joining Fee to be deposited directly into the schools banking account: Wynberg Boy’s High School, Standard Bank (025309), Cheque Account: 071691227, Reference: 5102/106 – Your Initial & Surname. Proof of payment together with your completed Application/Debit Order Form to be emailed to Mr Chris Moore, Teacher in Charge of Rugby, cmoore@wbhs.org.za
With plenty of functions planned, full Old Boys’ Union support, and your commitment, we can take our rugby to new heights.