
Updated SA schools rugby rankings – Top 20
There is a surprise leader on top of the latest SA Schools rugby rankings. Here are your top 20 First XV’s.
FRIDAY, 24 APRIL 2026, 00:42

There is a surprise leader on top of the latest SA Schools rugby rankings. Here are your top 20 First XV’s.

Bethan Lewis will lead Wales against England in the Women’s Six Nations with fellow back rower Kate Williams ruled out through injury.

Jané Mulder, the daughter of former World Cup-winning Springbok Japie, continues to make her own strides on the international rugby front.


Excitement is building ahead of the Hollywoodbets Durban July after the release of the first entries for the 2026 renewal.

Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan’s rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.

Nearly 60 000 runners are expected to take part in the London Marathon on Sunday, 26 April, with a number of high-profile participants.

A referee has to be escorted off the pitch by police after a controversial VAR decision in the Asian Champions League semi-finals sparks fury.

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has offered an update on Sihle Nduli and Thapelo Xoki’s rehabulitation.

The Welsh Rugby Union says negotiations with the owners of Ospreys to also buy Cardiff have fallen through.

Leicester City fans demand change at the club after relegation to League One, while manager Gary Rowett says “decisive action” is needed.

Premier League-bound Coventry City have secured the Championship title. Can you name every winner from the past 22 seasons?

Spain defender Ona Batlle is close to agreeing a move to Arsenal as a free agent in the summer.

Paul Pogba believes Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes would be in contention to win the Ballon d’Or if he played for a team like Manchester City.

Paralympic medallists Faye Rogers, Toni Shaw and James and Stephen Clegg have been selected as part of Scotland’s seven-strong Para-swimming team for this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Although there are several Springbok players heading overseas, there are a number of stars also coming back to South Africa.

Napoli duo Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour target a first for Scotland at a World Cup this summer.

Kaizer Chiefs should consider signing these three attackers from Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns in the off-season.

The South African Football Association has expressed its sadness following the passing of former Benoni United player Richard ‘Litre’ Lata.

Have the recruitment team learned their lessons?

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