Curro junior sevens rugby teams shine at Durban tournament
In other Curro sports news, four first team netballers reached 50 caps.
Curro Salt Rock’s junior sevens rugby teams went undefeated during a tournament at Durban’s Werda Primary School last Thursday.
Both the U13 first team and U11As cruised through the competition, conceding only one try apiece from their three games.
U13 Results:
- Curro Salt Rock 35 – 0 Reddam House Umhlanga (W)
- Curro Salt Rock 55 – 0 Atholton (W)
- Curro Salt Rock 10 – 5 Werda (W)
U11A Results:
- Curro Salt Rock 20 – 0 Reddam House Umhlanga (W)
- Curro Salt Rock 25 – 0 Atholton (W)
- Curro Salt Rock 20 – 5 Durban North Primary (W)

Ashton International College Ballito Football Festival
Elsewhere last week, Curro’s junior soccer teams put on a solid performance at the Ashton International College Ballito Football Festival on Friday.
The first team unfortunately conceded three narrow one-goal losses but performed well and earned a win in their last group game.
The U11s fared better, winning one and drawing two of their four games.

Curro primary school head of sport, Phelelani Mtembu, was proud of the boys’ efforts.
“The boys performed and left everything on the field. The boys showed real grit, consistency, and resilience,” he said.
Reddam House Umhlanga won the U13 and U11 tournament, while Reddam House Ballito took the U10 honours.

U13 Results:
- Curro 0-1 Ashton (L)
- Curro 0-1 Reddam Ballito (L)
- Curro 1-2 Reddam Umhlanga (L)
- Curro 2-1 Virginia Prep (W)
U11 Results:
Curro 3 – 3 Ashton (D)
Curro 1 – 0 Reddam Ballito (W)
Curro 0 – 0 Virginia (D)
Curro 0 – 3 Reddam Umhlanga (L)
Netball fixtures at Crawford La Lucia
Curro’s high school Netball teams were also in action on Friday, facing off against Crawford La Lucia away.
The 1st team continued a fantastic season with a 26-11 win, while the remaining three “A” teams grabbed one win, one draw and a loss.

There was a special moment earlier in the week for four first team players – Yolanda Khanyile, Megan du Plessis, Jorgia-Lee Thomas and Zuleika de Lange – who were all awarded plaques after achieving their 50th first team cap against Hoërskool Suid-Natal.
School spokesperson, Cindy Carbutt, said the school is proud of the athletes.
“This incredible achievement is a testament to their dedication, consistency, and passion for the sport,” she said.
“Thank you for your unwavering commitment and for representing Curro Salt Rock with such pride and excellence.”
Match Results:
- 1st Team: Won 26–11 (W)
- U16A: 7–7 (D)
- U15A: 11–10 (W)
- U14A: 4–10 (L)
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