Monument Stuns Durban High School as Grey High Overcomes Michaelhouse in Schoolboy Rugby Showpiece

Monument High School stuns DHS at Wildeklawer while Grey High defeats Michaelhouse. Get the full South African schoolboy rugby festival wrap.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 27, 2026, 5:42 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Rugby365

Monument Resurgence Continues with Command Performance in Kimberley

Monument High School delivered the standout performance of the Wildeklawer Tournament’s opening round, defeating a highly-fancied Durban High School (DHS) 41-27. Under the guidance of Jannie du Plessis, Monument has successfully overturned a lackluster start to the season, recording their fourth win in a row. The result handed DHS their second consecutive loss, cooling expectations for the KwaZulu-Natal side following their successful Easter festival run. Monument’s clinical execution proved too much for the DHS defense, signaling a shift in momentum for the Krugersdorp-based outfit as they prepare for the remainder of the Kimberley festival.

Paul Roos Stage Dramatic Recovery to Edge Garsfontein

In one of the most competitive fixtures of the weekend, Paul Roos Gymnasium showcased remarkable resilience to defeat Garsfontein 21-18. The "Maroon Machine" found themselves trailing 0-15 early in the contest, struggling against a disciplined and well-drilled Garsfontein unit. However, a spirited second-half comeback allowed Paul Roos to reclaim their form following a recent defeat to Stellenberg. The narrow margin of victory highlights the high level of competition at the Wildeklawer Tournament, where the country's traditional powerhouses are being tested by emerging northern forces.

Grey High Upholds Tradition in Gqeberha Festival Opener

Grey High School made a definitive statement at their home festival by securing a 28-19 victory over Michaelhouse. The visitors arrived in Gqeberha with significant momentum after recent triumphs against Affies and Jeppe, but they were unable to overcome the hosts on Saturday. The match was a centerpiece of the Grey High Festival, which saw several Eastern Cape sides testing themselves against elite traveling opposition. Grey High's ability to contain the Michaelhouse attack reinforced their status as a dominant force in the region, particularly when playing in front of a home crowd.