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Rugby 2008
Since our inception Uplands College has established a proud Rugby tradition. A strong Rugby culture cultivates the correct ethos, enabling our players to build and maintain sound relationships on and off the field.

Rugby is a wonderful means of teaching young adolescent boys the value of camaraderie, of treating fellow players and opponents with the respect they deserve, of wining with grace and losing with dignity.

Rugby

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:

  • The U14A XV play in the Parktown Boys’ High Festival.
  • The U15A XV participate in the annual U15 Independent Schools Rugby Festival (ISRF).
  • The 1st XV play in the bi-annual ISRF.
  • 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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