The World Schools Rugby Festival is an international rugby union tournament for 15-a-side youth teams. Participation is through invitation with the aim of having the top youth rugby teams in the world compete in a Ryder Cup style format with 10 teams from South Africa and 10 teams from the Rest of the World.
History The originator of the idea of a World Schools festival was former Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer who upon joining a Hong Kong-based sports marketing firm as managing director made arranging the tournament his priority. After initially focusing on the George area Meyer was approached by parties suggesting the festival be held at Paarl Boys to celebrate their 150th birthday celebrations.
2018 tournament The 2018 tournament was held in Paarl, South Africa in celebration of Paarl Boys High's 150th anniversary.
Participating teams Team South Africa AffiesBoland LandbouGlenwoodGrey CollegeHiltonMonumentOakdale LandbouOuteniquaPaarl BoysPaarl Gim Rest of the World AP Dragons Argentina U18 Cavaliers Christchurch Boys Hartpury College Italian XV Namibia XV Napier Boys Rhino Rugby St Ignatius
Results
Final standings
Day 10 108 2410301040 38 Overall 4
2019 tournament The 2019 tournament was held in Stellenbosch, South Africa at Paul Roos.
Participating teams
Team South Africa AffiesBoland LandbouGlenwoodGrey CollegeHiltonMonumentPaarl GimPaul RoosSACSInvitation XV Rest of the World AP Dragons Christchurch Boys Hartpury College Italian XV John McGlashan Napier Boys Southland Boys USA XV World Schools XV Zambezi Steelers
Results
Final standings
Day 8 1210 20832941 35 Overall 5
2020 tournament The 2020 tournament was to be held in Pretoria, South Africa at Affies in celebration of their centenary year. The festival was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Participating teams Before the tournament was cancelled 19 teams had committed: 10 from South Africa and 9 from the rest of the world contingent. Team South Africa AffiesGrey CollegeHiltonKESMaritzburgMonumentOakdalePaul RoosPretoria BoysSACS Rest of the World AP Dragons Kings College Hartpury College Portugal U18 Georgia U18 RKS Uruguay U18 Verona Academy USA U18 TBD
See also Rugby union in South Africa
References
External links Official website