Queen’s College earns a royal victory over Dale College

Queen’s College and Dale College were playing aggressive and competitive rugby this weekend, both utilizing pace and power every minute of the game.

After much back and forth, Queen’s took a 21-12 victory over Dale.

Onke Ntontela, of Queens, broke the ice and went full speed ahead to score the first try of the game.

Dale retaliated by means of Lindokuhle Xozwa, earning their first try and bringing the schools to a tie.

Soon after, Mveli Mqulo succeeded in kicking a penalty for Queen’s and brought the game to 8-5.

The lead was soon handed over as Liyabona Matyana of Dale scored another try, which was converted by Phikolomzi Mtyalela, bringing the half time result to 12-8 in Dale’s favour. The second half went in Queen’s direction.

They began to take the lead when they had a successful lineout, only metres from Dale’s try line, and Emihle Jaxa quickly broke through the defence to earn another try for Queen’s.

In an unexpected moment, Queen’s revealed that they had a card up their sleeve, Turshaan Hare kicked a drop goal and succeeded in putting another three points on the board. Queens finished off strong with Siya Konki landing a try, further securing them the win and ending off a great game of rugby. 

Grey High School and St Andrew’s College were not only battling each other, but the weather as well. Even with the terrible conditions, both schools fought as hard as they could.

Kaiden Titus, of Grey High School, scored a try in the first half, which he converted, bringing the half time score to 7-0 to grey. In the second half, Chad Human and Daniel de Lange each managed to score a try for Grey High School, the latter of which was converted by Kaiden Titus.

The game ended at 19-0 to Grey High School, a well-earned victory, and due to the conditions, will likely be a memorable game for all involved. 

Kingswood College and Pearson College also played through a massive down pour; this weekend turned rugby into an aquatic sport. Pearson did their best to hold the competition off, however, Kingswood seized the opportunities that were available and took a 18-0 win over Pearson. 

Selborne College brought their A-game and defeated Port Rex 45-0 on Saturday. This adds to their list of big wins this season, proving what top tier rugby they can produce. 

Marlow Landbou defeated Nico Malan 25-15. This is Marlow’s fourth consecutive win; they took a massive 72-12 victory over Landboudal at the end of April, and they seem to be on an upward trajectory for the rest of the season. 

Scorers:

Queen’s College 21 – Tries: Onke Ntontela, Emihle Jaxa, Siya Konki. Penalties: Mveli Mqulo. Drop Goal: Turshaan Hare. Dale College 12 – Tries: Lindokuhle Xozwa, Liyabona Matyana. Conversions: Phikolomzi Mtyalela. 

Grey High School 19 – Tries: Kaiden Titus, Chad Human, Daniel de Lange. Conversions: Kaiden Titus (2). St Andrew’s College 0. 

Other Results: 

Kingswood College 18, Pearson 0; Selborne College 45, HTS Port Rex 0; Marlow Landbou 25, Nico Malan 15.