Rugby rivals light up sports grounds with thrilling action

Guests were in for a day of action-packed rugby.

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A photo of Northern Sub Rugby Union (NSRU) vs Southern Sub Rugby Union (SRSU) - shaking hands and showing good sportsmanship. — Northern Sub Rugby Union (NSRU) vs Southern Sub Rugby Union (SRSU) - shaking hands and showing good sportsmanship.

Arbor Park Sports Ground was a hive of exciting rugby action on Saturday.

At 12:30, Boschpick Highlanders 1 played the Swaziland Cheetahs.

Highlanders cruise past Cheetahs

Highlanders won comfortably with a scoreline of 39-0 after leading 19-0 at half-time. Highlanders fielded a young team and the future looks bright!

Among the forwards, Neil Colleyer (8), Miguel Martins (3) and Aspin Shaw (5) played well, while Ste (9), Luvuso (10) and Lebron (13) impressed in the backline.

Newcastle Boschpick Highlanders versus Swaziland Cheetahs.

“We hosted Cheetahs for the third time in seven years and it is now our turn to visit them, maybe in the 2027 pre-season. Thanks to Andile, the Cheetahs chairman, for taking part in this rugby day.”

The 14:00 game saw NSRU come up short against SRSU, losing 34-24.

Northern Sub Rugby Union (NSRU) vs Southern Sub Rugby Union (SRSU).

In the main game, which attracted a large crowd, Sharks Presidents beat Griffons 38-24 after the teams were level at 14-14 at half-time.

Sharks Presidents (XV) vs Welkom Griffons (XV).

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