Get ready to witness unparalleled skills, fierce competition, and unforgettable moments in the 11th edition of the Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools. With a mouthwatering line-up of 24 matches, the 2024 season will kick-off from April 6th concluding with the final whistle on August 17th.
As the game of netball and rugby continues to grow, upcoming school talent will have the chance to showcase their skills live on SuperSport, with enthusiastic supporters cheering them on from various sidelines across the nine provinces.
Let’s take a closer look at the upcoming RUGBY fixtures:
- Glenwood High School vs Maritzburg College – 06/04/2024 at Glenwood
Marking the explosive start of the 2024 Premier Interschools circuit, we head to the vibrant east coast of Durban for an epic clash as Glenwood hosts archrivals Maritzburg College. Taking a look at the last 10 showdowns, Glenwood dominated with a staggering 8 victories, while Maritzburg College only managed to grab two.
- Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool (Affies) vs Paarl Gimnasium– 13/04/2024 at Affies
Celebrating the 8th year of this rivalry – all roads will lead to Pretoria for the clash between Paarl Gim and Affies. With the Paarl team being the firm favourites on paper, Affies would need to dig deep for a comeback as their track record speaks 3 victories, 6 defeats and a draw out of 10 matches against their Cape rivals.
- Paul Roos Gymnasium vs Paarl Boys’ High – 20/04/2024 at Paul Roos
Get ready for an exciting clash as the tournament’s 3rd round lands in Stellenbosch where Paul Roos and Paarl Boys’ High will battle it out for local bragging rights. Paul Roos will head into the match with their backs against the wall as Paarl Boys’ clinched six out of their last 10 matches.
- Paarl Gimnasium vs Grey College – 20/04/2024 at Paarl Gim.
Prepare for an epic showdown on April 20th as the Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools delivers a dynamic double-header. History will also be made as the Paarl Gim and Grey College clash is set to become an annual fixture on the rugby calendar with all teams competing. Since 2010 Grey College’s track record seems to put them in a favourable position as they claimed 6 victories out of the last 9, being played on rare occasions during festivals with Paarl Gim only having won 3.
- Grey High School vs Paul Roos Gymnasium – 27/04/2024 at Grey High School
Travelling to the Eastern Cape a week later, the Paul Roos team will meet forces with Grey High School. With 10 closely contested battles played between these two teams – Paul Roos has clinched six victories, but Grey High isn’t far behind with four wins of their own.
- Grey College vs Paarl Boys’ High– 11/05/2024 at Grey College
The sixth rugby clash of the Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools will lead us to Bloemfontein awaiting a titanic clash between Grey College and Paarl Boys’. The hosts have ruled the roost when looking at the last 10 matches, having won 7 leaving the Paarl side trailing behind with only three wins under the belt.
- Bishops vs Rondebosch– 01/06/2023 at Bishops
Gear up for one of the most historic derbies on the South African rugby calendar before the midterm break as Bishops will play host to Rondebosch. With both teams firing on all cylinders, Rondebosch holds a slim lead, winning five matches to four with one draw in the last 10 encounters between these two schools.
- Waterkloof vs Affies – 20/07/2024 at Waterkloof
After the June break, the games will commence with Waterkloof going head-to-head with longtime adversaries Affies in an all-Pretoria showdown. Affies has been dominating the field, emerging victorious in seven of the last 10 encounters between the two teams, while Waterkloof has managed to secure only three wins, with their last triumph dating back to 2017.
- Durban High School (DHS) vs Jeppe – 27/07/2024 at DHS
The 9th game of the Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools heads to the scenic KZN coast for an exciting clash between DHS and Jeppe. These two schools rarely cross paths, having squared off only six times since 2009. Jeppe has been dominant in these encounters securing victory in five out of six matches, while DHS managed to secure their lone win in 2017.
- Paarl Boys’ High vs Paarl Gimnasium – 03/08/2024 at Faure Street Stadium, Paarl
Considered as the biggest school sports derby in the world – on August 3rd Paarl will be overflowing with visitors as we head to Faure Street Stadium to see defending titleholders Paarl Gim taking on Paarl Boys’ High. With both teams locked in a fierce rivalry, the last 10 encounters have been neck and neck with the two teams holding five victories each. This historic derby, spanning over a century, is guaranteed to deliver yet another battle of the titans.
- Boland Landbou vs Oakdale Landbou– 10/08/2024 at Boland Landbou
The Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools action will remain in Paarl for yet another week! This time, the spotlight will shine on the two agricultural powerhouses from Paarl and Riversdale: Boland Landbou versus Oakdale. Taking their last 10 battles into consideration – Boland Landbou holds a narrow lead with six wins over Oakdale’s four.
- Paul Roos Gymnasium vs Grey College – 17/08/2024 at Paul Roos
The final whistle of the Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools will go off in Stellenbosch as the 2024 season draws to an end when Paul Roos host Grey College in what could potentially be a decider when it comes to earning that top spot in the 2024 schools’ rankings. The last 10 matches have Grey College leading with eight wins to two but knowing the side of Stellenbosch – Paul Roos will want to even it out.
For the 2024 Season, here’s the listed NETBALL Fixtures:
Durban Girls’ High vs Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High – 06/04/2024 at Durban Girls’ High
Paarl Girls’ High vs Hoër Meisieskool Oranje – 19/04/2024 at Paarl Girls’ High
Pearson High School vs Rhenish Girls’ High – 25/04/2024 at Pearson
Noordheuwel vs Monument – 02/05/2024 at Noordheuwel
Herschel Girls School vs Rhenish Girls’ High – 03/05/2024 at Herchel
Waterkloof vs Garsfontein– 11/05/2024 at Waterkloof
Paarl Gimnasium vs Bloemhof – 16/05/2024 at Paarl Gimnasium
Stellenberg vs Bellville High School – 18/05/2024 at Stellenberg
Waterkloof vs Afrikaans Hoër Meisieskool – 22/05/2024 at Waterkloof
St Mary’s School Waverley vs St Stithians College – 19/06/2024 at St Mary’s School Waverley
Paarl Girls’ High vs Paarl Gimnasium – 02/08/2024 at Paarl Girls’ High
Bloemhof vs Hoër Meisiekool Oranje – 17/08/2024 at Bloemhof
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About The Tournament:
Premier Interschools is a series of 12 rugby & netball matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rivalries from South Africa’s top rugby & netball schools, which are broadcast live on SuperSport from April to August.
School sport has served as one of the cornerstones of the South African sporting landscape dating back more than a century, and true to its slogan “Honouring Heritage. Playing for the Future”, Premier Interschools is about history, heritage and tradition. The series, now in its tenth year, is expected to grow even stronger.
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About Our Title Sponsor:
Sportsmans Warehouse
Sportsmans Warehouse is a leading sports retailer serving South Africa since 1986 across all 9 provinces. As stockist of the widest range of sporting equipment, footwear and apparel from top-class brands, they are known for being the true home of Team Sports. Their commitment stretches beyond retail – Sportsmans Warehouse also invests yearly in supporting the growth of school sports & development of upcoming young talent.
