Over 60 teams from various schools descended on Bedfordview for a weekend of rugby and netball when Saheti School hosted its annual Saheti Sevens Festival.

Held at the end of February, the tournament brought together 30 rugby teams and 36 netball teams competing in the U16 and open (17–18) age groups.

The rugby tournament delivered intense contests over the weekend, with teams showcasing skill, determination and sportsmanship on the field.

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Tournament director of rugby, Marceau Alberts, said the event was a success, highlighting both the competitive nature of the matches and the strong sense of community among the teams.

“The rugby went very well. There were fierce battles on the field and great friendships formed off the field,” Alberts said.

“The teams brought fantastic energy and competitiveness, which contributed to a successful festival.”

The first day of the tournament was brought to a halt with a brief interruption due to lightning, but once the all-clear was given, matches resumed and continued in the same spirited manner.

Day two marked the decisive stage of the festival, as teams competed for silverware across several divisions.

In the U16 age group, teams battled for the bowl, plate and cup titles, while U18 teams competed for the shield, bowl, plate and cup trophies.

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Saheti School’s alumni also took to the field for a touch rugby match before the lunch break, delighting spectators with their experience and skill.

The netball festival also proved to be a major success.

Tournament director Christina Mogale praised the teams for their enthusiasm and competitive spirit throughout the event.

“The festival was fantastic, and the teams brought incredible energy to the courts,” Mogale said.

“The level of skill displayed by the participating schools was very impressive.”

The matches were played in excellent spirit, and competition remained fierce, with players determined to claim the ultimate prize of trophies and gold medals.

The festival delivered two memorable days of sport, bringing together players, coaches, managers and supporters in a celebration of rugby, netball and school sport.

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U18 Rugby
• Champions: St Benedicts.
• Shield winners: St Dunstan’s College.
• Bowl winners: Soweto Eagles Rugby Club.
• Plate winners: Saheti School.
• Third place: Reddam House Bedfordview.
• Second place: Hellenic Academy.
U16 Rugby
• Champions: Eastern Bulldogs.
• Bowl winners: Dainfern College.
• Plate winners: Saheti School.
• Third place: Reddam House Bedfordview A.
• Second place: Curro Aurora.
U18 Netball
• Championship: Gold winners – Reddam House Bedfordview
• Silver winners – St Dunstan’s College
• Bronze winners – Redhill School
• Shield: Kings Linbro Park
• Bowl: Pinnacle College Rynfield
• Plate: Crawford International Pretoria
U16 Netball
• Championship: Gold winners – Reddam House Bedfordview.
• Silver winners – Dainfern College.
• Bronze winners – Saheti School.
• Shield: Letsebogo Girls School of Specializing.
• Bowl: Brescia House.
• Plate: Reddam House Bedfordview 2.