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Uplands
Rugby players are renowned for their
tenacious approach to the game. Uplands
adopted an imbedded commitment to play
scintillating Rugby in the true spirit
of festival rugby.
We
have produced a number of Provincial
players over the years, which is indicative
of the passion and dedication of the
players and the coaching staff. Players
have represented the Pumas at U16, U18
and U19 level and we have also produced
players to represent the Pumas at the
Craven Week.
The
College runs a side per age group and
we play in the local league for Medium
Schools. Traditional fixtures and festivals
supplement the number of matches we
play. As part of our strategic intent,
our high-profile teams play in various
festivals as part of our preparation
for the upcoming season:
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The U14A XV play in the Parktown
Boys’ High Festival.
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The U15A XV participate in the annual
U15 Independent Schools Rugby Festival
(ISRF).
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The 1st XV play in the bi-annual
ISRF.
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The 1st Team forms one of the cornerstones
of the Independent Co-Ed Schools
Sports Festival which takes place
on an annual basis.
The
1st Team toured Argentina and Chile
in 2006 in order to give players an
education outside the classroom and
to learn more about other cultures and
socio-economic groups. A tour to Argentina
and Uruguay has been approved by the
Uplands Board for 2009. The 1st Team
played in the Quarter Finals of the
Beeld Trophy in 2005 and 2006. It is
truly a remarkable achievement considering
that we play against schools double
our size in terms of pupil numbers.
We
instill enjoyment of Rugby, using this
wonderful sport as a means to enhance
the self-esteem and the confidence of
the players entrusted to our care.
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