GALLERY: Vryheid Rugby Club – Victory slips through Vryheid’s fingers at rugby finals
NEWCASTLE played host to Vryheid Rugby Club’s first and second teams on Saturday, July 18, for the final round of matches in the league. The second team faced Dundee Sentraal in Vryheid’s first match of the day and were off to a good start, dominating the first half of the game. Injuries to key …
Johannes Kruger fends off the Dundee defence in the second team match against Sentraal.
NEWCASTLE played host to Vryheid Rugby Club’s first and second teams on Saturday, July 18, for the final round of matches in the league.
The second team faced Dundee Sentraal in Vryheid’s first match of the day and were off to a good start, dominating the first half of the game.
Johannes Kruger fends off the Dundee defence in the second team match against Sentraal.
Injuries to key players in the early stages of the second half appeared to disrupt Vryheid’s momentum, and they fell behind against the Dundee team, who eventually beat Vryheid 26 – 18.
Francois ‘Junior’ Barnard gains possession of the ball for Vryheid in a line out against Sentraal.
Tries came from Zakes Dlamini (1); Johannes Kruger (1) and Sibonelo Jele (1), with J Barnard placing a penalty kick between the poles.
Second team Coach, Carel Burger.
“It was a great game and I’m proud of my team ending in the finals,” said second team Coach, Carel Burger. “Well done, guys, and thank you for this great season. You have all done me proud.”
Hooker, Mornè Els, says, “Work hard, stay humble and always give of your best.”
Second team Captain, Mornè Els, stated on social media, “Ek wil net dankie se aan ‘n great span van spelers wat ek mee kon speel en lei die jaar. Ouens, dit was lekker om saam met julle die jaar te kon speel. Aan ons afrigter, Carel [Burger], dit was ‘n voorreg om jou te hê as ‘n coach en ‘n pel. Voorspoed vir die toekoms, ouens en hou die Arend hoog.”
Els added, “Dit is nou lekker om my boots op te hang en te sê dit was n voorreg om solank vir Vryheid te kon speel.”
View the second team gallery below…
Marilyn making the best pancakes in town
Paul is flipping good.
Delfine.
The first team went up against the Highlanders, but the odds were stacked against the Vryheid team and they were unable to achieve victory against the home team, despite their best efforts. Of the tries scored by Vryheid, only four were awarded.
Rich Verster (left) and Armandt Holtzhauzen (right) tackle a Newcastle player in the first team match.
Mornè Ellis; Dylan Herbst; Wessie Van Der Westhuyzen and Danie Rudolph officially scored a try each for Vryheid, with Jandri Barnard and Devin Aspden managing to place the ball between the poles once each, bringing Vryheid’s final score to 24 – 31 in favour of the host team.
First team Captain, Wessie Van Der Westhuyzen, passes the ball after a scrum.
“And it’s done!” said first team Captain, Wessie Van Der Westhuyzen on social media.”Die finaal het gekom en gegaan, ons het ons kans verloor. Maar, boys, ek is nogsteeds trots op elke speler. Ons het net te laat wakker geskrik.”
Jacques Conradie gains possession of the ball.
Van Der Westhuyzen , who has led his squad through an impressive 2015 season, always leading by example and never lacking in encouraging words for the team, added, “Dinsdag is ons weer bymekaar en dan is dit weer harde werk vir die groot beker – die Murray Cup.”
Mornè Hattingh makes his way across the field at an astounding pace.
“Kom ons staan soos net ons weet hoe. Wys almal waarvan ons gemaak is.” added the Captain. “Aan elke man, vrou en kind wat deel is van ons, sê ek dankie vir die ondersteuning sovêr. Die seisoen is nog nie klaar nie. Love julle, boys… Vryheid, een klap!“
View the first team gallery below…
AB de Villiers
Nicole Johnson and Asanda Thungo were the long jump record breakers at the Endumeni athletics meeting on February 21.
Nqcebo Zulu on the run during Saturday’s Rugby Day match against Pionier High School.
David Jacobs het die GEMCO trofee gewen vir 100m Vryslag Ope vir Seuns,
Caide Sharp won the James & Jody Mitchell Trophy for the fastest time 50m Freestyle (Boys) as well as the Malcolm Ronald Trophy for the Senior Victor Ludorum,
Jehan Ebrahim won the Snyman and Reusch Trophy for the Senior Victix Ludorum and the Alborough Trophy for 100m Freestyle Open Girls,
Gabby Carter won the Rheini Heunis Trophy for the fastest time 50m Freestyle (girls), the Crookes Trophy for Junior Victrix Ludorum and the Old Boys Trophy for 100m Freestyle Girls 13 – 14,
Bryce Sharp won the Biggarsberg Sport Association Trophy for the Junior Victor Ludorum and the Jerreds trophy for 100m Freestyle boys 13 – 14, Abigail Tiley won the Wrights Trophy for 100m Freestyle Girls 15 – 16 and Fergus Donaldson won the Reids trophy for 100m Freestyle Boys 15 – 16.
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