Maritzburg College vs KES results, 5 August 2023

7 August 2023

RUGBY

Maritzburg College hosted King Edward VII in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday in a well-matched back-and-forth battle between the two schools in both rugby and hockey.

The College 1st XV claimed a 33-24 victory over their Johannesburg opposition, scoring a late try to extend a narrow two-point advantage to nine points at the end. That win ensured the class of 2023 completed an undefeated season on Goldstones. They play their last game this coming weekend in Durban against Glenwood.

Captain Sasha Kadira crashes over for a try, with Colm Reardon (left) and Luyanda Kunene (right) celebrating the score, too. In the background, Basher Ridge explodes with joy. (Photo: Photo: Justin Waldman Sports Photography)
Captain Sasha Kadira crashes over for a try, with Colm Reardon (left) and Luyanda Kunene (right) celebrating the score, too. In the background, Basher Ridge explodes with joy. (Photo: Photo: Justin Waldman Sports Photography)

In the open age group, College enjoyed a strong showing, winning seven of eight matches, but KES narrowly had the better of the under-16 games, with two wins to one, and a draw, but just four points separated the two schools over the course of four games,

KES picked up four wins in five outings at under-15 level, including an A side victory, but College won four, drew one and lost one in the under-14 clashes, which were, again, very closely contested.

Surrounded by a sea of KES red on all sides, scrumhalf Rhett Quinn clears the ball from ruck. (Captain Sasha Kadira crashes over for a try, with Colm Reardon (left) and Luyanda Kunene (right) celebrating the score, too. In the background, Basher Ridge explodes with joy. (Photo: Justin Waldman Sports Photography)
Surrounded by a sea of KES red on all sides, Maritzburg College scrumhalf Rhett Quinn clears the ball from a ruck. (Photo: Justin Waldman Sports Photography)

Results

1st: Maritzburg College 33-24 KES
2nd: Maritzburg College 24-31 KES
3rd: Maritzburg College 21-8 KES
4th: Maritzburg College 15-7 KES
5th: Maritzburg College 21-0 KES
6th: Maritzburg College 26-14 KES
7th: Maritzburg College 24-5 KES

16A: Maritzburg College 18-26 KES
16B: Maritzburg College 10-5 KES
16C: Maritzburg College 7-7 KES
16D: Maritzburg College 19-20 KES

15A: Maritzburg College 3-7 KES
15B: Maritzburg College 13-20 KES
15C: Maritzburg College 29-10 KES
15D: Maritzburg College 5-12 KES
15E: Maritzburg College 0-37 KES

14A: Maritzburg College 19-14 KES
14B: Maritzburg College 7-12 KES
14C: Maritzburg College 7-5 KES
14D: Maritzburg College 12-12 KES
14E: Maritzburg College 26-14 KES
14F: Maritzburg College 17-15 KES

A very big thank you to Justin Waldman for sharing his fantastic photos of the 1st XV action, you can find his work at Justin Waldman Sports Photography | Facebook.

HOCKEY

During the course of the 2023 season, the Maritzburg College 1st XI endured more than its fair share of draws, so they were surely pleased to get one over KES on Saturday on Pape’s Astro.

Much like their rugby counterparts, the College open age group teams enjoyed a good day out, with four wins in five matches. The under-16 age group produced two wins, two draws and two losses apiece, with College picking up the A team victory.

The red, black and white also picked up the win in the under-14 A game, but both schools came away with two victories in the age group.

Results

1st: Maritzburg College 1-0 KES
2nd: Maritzburg College 2-1 KES
3rd: Maritzburg College 0-1 KES
4th: Maritzburg College 3-1 KES
5th: Maritzburg College 4-0 KES

16A: Maritzburg College 2-1 KES
16B: Maritzburg College 3-0 KES
16C: Maritzburg College 1-2 KES
16D: Maritzburg College 1-4 KES
16E: Maritzburg College 0-0 KES
16F: Maritzburg College 1-1 KES

14A: Maritzburg College 2-1 KES
14B: Maritzburg College 0-6 KES
14C: Maritzburg College 1-2 KES
14D: Maritzburg College 5-2 KES

 

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