Weekend Wrap: Boishaai – the kings of Paarl!

Published on 4th August 2025 | Leave a response

Paarl Boys’ High celebrated a famous victory against Paarl Gimnasium while there were also notable wins for Oakdale Landbou, Queen’s College, DHS, Affies and Jeppe on Saturday.

Trailing 33-21 with just seven minutes to play, Boishaai produced a stunning fightback, crossing for two late tries.

Centre Tristan Joubert scored the decisive try in the 66th minute, before Iwan Jordaan calmly slotted the conversion to complete the comeback.

For Gim, SA Schools centre Markus Muller was a standout performer, scoring a try and adding three conversions and four penalties, but even his heroics couldn’t prevent the blue-and-white celebrations.

Both teams finish with a 16-1 record for the season, with Boishaai’s derby win giving them the unofficial No 1 SA schools ranking.

Meanwhile, the only team to beat Paarl Boys’ this year, Oakdale Landbou, completed their season with a memorable 21-17 victory against Paul Roos Gimnasium. The hosts led 12-5 at the break.

In Gauteng, Jeppe beat KES 39-31 in the 100th meeting between the schools, Affies thrashed Waterkloof 64-19 and Noordheuwel beat Noordvaal Cup champions Garsfontein 28-22.

In the Eastern Cape, Queen’s edged Selborne 31-28 and Grey High went down 48-15 to Grey College, while DHS defeated Northwood 36-5 in a KwaZulu-Natal clash.

Currie Cup

Bulls ruthless, Lions composed, Griquas bold, and Cheetahs bounce back

The second round of the Carling Currie Cup served up big wins, heavy hits, and a comeback for the ages.

The Vodacom Bulls were in a different class in Pretoria, dishing out a 64-0 hiding to the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV. It was brutal, clinical and complete — six tries in each half, a mauling that leaves the Durban side still scoreless after two rounds.

Earlier in the day, the Fidelity ADT Lions showed composure and power to outplay DHL Western Province 40-19 at Ellis Park. WP scored first, but the Lions hit back hard and controlled the tempo. It’s now two wins from two for the Joburg side.

Toyota Cheetahs, stung by their opening-round loss, found their rhythm in Bloem. Jandre Nel’s four-try performance powered them past the Airlink Pumas 42-25 in a match they led from the front. The Pumas had moments but lacked the control to finish.

But the story of the weekend came out of Kimberley. Suzuki Griquas, trailing 34-19 at halftime, launched a second-half blitz to beat the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers 48-39. Caleb Abrahams scored twice, Derik Pretorius sealed it late, and the crowd got their money’s worth.

After two rounds, the Bulls and Lions lead the log with 10 points apiece. The Cheetahs follow on seven, then Boland and the Pumas on six. Griquas are next with five, while WP and the Sharks are still looking for their first points.

Round 3 kicks off Friday with Griquas hosting WP in Kimberley. The Bulls face the Pumas, Sharks take on the Cheetahs, and Boland welcome the Lions to Wellington on Sunday.

Wallabies hit back in wet Sydney finale

The Wallabies salvaged pride with a 22–12 win over the Lions in a storm-delayed third Test in Sydney. Tries from Pietsch, Jorgensen and McDermott gave Australia control, while the Lions — already 2–0 up in the series — never hit their stride. Will Stuart and Jac Morgan crossed late, but it wasn’t enough.

Australia avoid the whitewash. The Lions take the series, but leave with bruises — and questions.