U16 Hockey, Netball & Football Champions Cup
Events like the Champions Cup are a testament to RGHS’s continued dedication to promoting sportsmanship, excellence, and unity through sport. Beyond the competition, the tournament provided an invaluable opportunity for schools to connect, collaborate, and celebrate their shared passion for football.
We extend our sincere thanks to all our sponsors, participating schools, RGHS staff, and supporters who contributed to making this tournament a resounding success. The excitement and anticipation for next year’s 10th edition are already building, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for another thrilling chapter in the Champions Cup legacy.
Football
Champions Cup Football
Hosting the Football Champions Cup for the second time was a proud and momentous occasion for Rustenburg Girls’ High School. This year, the tournament took on a new dynamic by introducing an open category, allowing a diverse range of schools to participate and creating a more inclusive and competitive environment.
With 12 schools participating—including both the RGHS 1st and 2nd teams—the tournament was a showcase of talent, determination, and spirited rivalry. Over three action-packed days, teams gave it their all, each striving to be crowned Champions Cup winners. The high level of competition and commitment displayed by the players made for an electrifying atmosphere and memorable matches.
Results:
| Team | Place |
| Reddam House Constantia | 1st |
| Wynberg Girls’ High School | 2nd |
| St Cyprians’ High School | 3rd |
| Claremont High School | 4th |
| Constantia Waldorf School | 5th |
| Rustenburg Girls’ High School 1 | 6th |
| South Peninsula High School | 7th |
| Rustenburg Girls’ High School 2 | 8th |
| Springfield Convent Senior School | 9th |
| Rhenish Girls’ High School | 10th |
| Pinelands High School 1 | 11th |
| Pinelands High School 2 | 12th |
Netball
Champions Cup Netball
The Champions Cup weekend kicked off with a flurry of netball action, and our Rustenburg teams were right in the thick of it! Friday saw both our U16 and U15 squads take to the courts for the opening matches. While both faced initial setbacks, forcing them to regroup and strategise, they quickly bounced back. The U16A team showed their grit with a decisive win against Reddam, and the U15As impressed with a strong performance against Herschel. With a win and a loss under their belts, the stage was set for an exciting Saturday.
Saturday’s fixtures took an unexpected turn with a sudden and persistent downpour. The cold and wet conditions showed no signs of letting up, prompting the tournament director to make the difficult but necessary decision to relocate to the indoor facilities at Herschel Girls’ High School. A huge thank you to Herschel for their incredible hospitality in accommodating the remainder of the day’s matches, and to all the parents for their smooth logistical support during the unexpected move. Despite the change of venue, the intensity on the court remained high, with some truly memorable clashes. Wynberg Girls’ U16 snatched a nail-biting 11-10 victory over Westerford, Herschel edged out a resilient Wise Up 8-7, and our own Rustenburg U16s showcased their dominance with an emphatic 20-0 win against South Peninsula.
The good vibes returned on Sunday with the welcome sight of the sun, allowing the tournament to return to its rightful home on the Rustenburg netball courts. The final pool matches were played with fierce determination, followed immediately by the highly anticipated playoffs. Arguably, the most electrifying match of the entire tournament was the semi-final clash between an undefeated St Cyprian’s and our tenacious Rustenburg U16 team. In a heart-stopping encounter, the home side managed to secure a nail-biting 13-12 victory, sending shockwaves through the St Cyprian’s camp and igniting jubilant celebrations amongst the Rustenburg supporters. The other semi-final saw our young guns, the Rustenburg U15s, face the formidable Wynberg U15s. Despite a valiant effort from our U15s, who had shown great promise throughout the tournament, they were ultimately defeated 16-7 by the undeniable class of the Wynberg side.
This set the stage for a thrilling southern suburbs final between Rustenburg U16 and Wynberg U15. Rustenburg had the advantage of playing on their home ground, but Wynberg U15 had displayed exceptional netball throughout the competition. The final was a closely contested affair, but ultimately, Wynberg had the edge, securing a 17-12 victory. Having maintained an unbeaten run and boasting some of the youngest talent in the tournament, Wynberg U15 were undoubtedly deserving champions.
Congratulations to Wynberg Girls’ High School U15 for their well-deserved victory in the Champions Cup!
Here are the final standings:
| Team | Place |
| Wynberg Girls’ High School U16 | 1st |
| Rustenburg Girls’ High School U16 | 2nd |
| Rustenburg Girls’ High School U15 | 3rd |
| St Cyprian’s High School | 4th |
| Reddam House Constantia | 5th |
| Wynberg Girls High School U16 | 6th |
| Herschel Girls’ School | 7th |
| Westerford High School | 8th |
| Springfield Convent | 9th |
| Wise Up | 10th |
| South Peninsula High School | 11th |
Hockey
Champions Cup Hockey
As always, the Champions Cup is an exciting affair, with the tournament format allowing for maximum opportunity for teams to make a final. 2025 featured 12 strong teams, including last year’s winners, Reddam House Constantia.
The Rustenburg team got off to a very good start, leading to the team topping their pool on their way to the quarter-finals, where they met St Cyprian’s. In treacherous conditions, the team was unable to get over the line, suffering a 2-1 defeat.
The defeat meant that they had a rematch against Paarl Girls’ High, whom they narrowly defeated in the pool stages. A repeat of the score line in the rematch meant that the team played against Parel Vallei. The team ended in 6th place, and while the team is disappointed with their final placing, the results do not speak to the performances on the field.
Congratulations to Coach Sasha Sivertson and the U16A team.
| RGHS | Match result | Opposition | Result | Goal Scorer/s |
| Pool stage | ||||
| U16A | 0 – 0 | DF Malan HS | Drew | |
| U16A | 1 – 0 | Paarl Girls High School | Won | Ife Mbamalu |
| U16A | 0 – 0 | Springfield Convent | Drew | |
| U16A | 1 – 0 | Parel Vallei HS | Won | Georgia Parr |
| U16A | 1 – 0 | Wynberg Girls’ HS | Won | Madi Staub |
| U16A | 1 – 2 | St Cyprians | Loss | Hanaa Moos |
| U16A | 1 – 0 | Paarl Girls HS | Won | Leila King |
| U16A | 0 (1) – 0 (2) | Parel Vallei | Lost on penalty shoot out | Jenni Manning |
Final Standings
| Team | Place |
| Reddam House Constantia | 1st |
| Herschel Girls School | 2nd |
| Fairmont High School | 3rd |
| St Cyprian’s High School | 4th |
| Parel Vallei High School | 5th |
| Rustenburg Girls’ High School | 6th |
| Paarl Girls’ High School | 7th |
| Springfield Convent School | 8th |
| HMS La Rochelle | 9th |
| DF Malan High School | 10th |
| Wynberg Girls’ High School | 11th |
| Westerford High School | 12th |
Squash
The Western Province Youth Squash League commenced on 14 April, with our 1st Squash Team proudly competing in the Boys A-League this year. Being included in the top league is a commendable achievement and an excellent opportunity for our players to compete at a high level.
The team faced Bishops in their opening fixture—a formidable opponent. Although most of the matches were narrowly lost, our players demonstrated remarkable focus, determination, and resilience. Their tenacity and commitment on the court were truly commendable.
We are incredibly proud of their efforts and look forward to watching their growth and success as the season progresses. We wish the team the very best for the remainder of the league.
See results below:
| RGHS 1 | Bishops | Score |
| Tara Neville-Smly | Player 1 | 1-3 |
| Genevieve Lang | Player 2 | 2-3 |
| Emma Hilton | Player 3 | 0-3 |
| Morgan Hunter | Player 4 | 1-3 |
| Bonus Points | 0-2 | |
| Score | 4-14 |
Squash: SA Schools Closed Tournament
Genevieve Lang (Grade 8) recently competed in the prestigious SA Schools Closed Tournament in Johannesburg from 11 to 13 April. This invitation-only, national qualifying event is a key tournament for South African rankings and features the country’s top young squash talent.
Competing in the U14 age group, Genevieve entered the tournament as the 5th seed. She delivered an exceptional performance, securing victories over the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th seeds. In a hard-fought final, she narrowly lost 3–2 to the top seed, finishing as the tournament runner-up.
Her outstanding results are a testament to her skill, determination, and competitive spirit. Congratulations to Genevieve on a remarkable achievement at a national level!
Swimming
Josephine Endres (Grade 8) was selected to represent the Western Cape in the SA Schools Swimming Championships, which took place in Bloemfontein from 5-7 April 2025.
She swam extremely well, achieving new personal best times for all her events: 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle, 50m breaststroke, 100m breaststroke and 50m backstroke.
She earned a gold medal for each of her events. Well done, Josephine, the Western Cape team is very proud of your achievements.
