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Craven Week

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Craven Week
SportRugby union
Instituted1964; 62 years ago (1964)
ChairRian Oberholzer
Number of teams16
CountrySouth Africa
HoldersWestern Province (2026)
Most titlesWestern Province (21 titles)
WebsiteSA Rugby

The Craven Week is an annual rugby union tournament organised for schoolboys in the Republic of South Africa. The tournament started in July 1964, and is named after the legendary Springbok rugby union player and coach Danie Craven.[1][2][3] The Western Province U18 side are the current holders of the Craven week after claiming the unofficial final in 2026 defeating Western Province XV 40-24. Western Province U18 also currently hold the most final wins (21).

History

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The tournament has its humble beginnings in an idea by Piet Malan, then Springbok flanker, in 1949, around the time of the South African Rugby Board's 75th anniversary. He wanted schools to feature in the celebrations and approached Danie Craven in Potgietersrus on how this could be done.

The previous Coca-Cola Craven Week Logo

Dr Craven took the idea to his board who decided on getting the 15 schools unions together for a week. The man who kept the idea alive however was one Jan Preuyt, a former student at the Stellenbosch University and teacher at Port Rex Technical High School in East London. Preuyt had played rugby for Griqualand West and was also the chairman of Border Schools.

At the time there was no such thing as a South African Schools organisation, and the South African Rugby Board were not involved, so Preuyt and Schalk van der Merwe, Principal of George Randall High school, took the initiative to organise the first Craven Week tournament on their own.

The competition began with 15 teams in 1964, growing to 28 in 1987 and 32 in 2000. The format was changed in 2001, and now allows for just 20 teams. Each of South Africa's fourteen provincial unions field at least one team, with some unions sending two squads (one from their urban base and another representing "country districts"), plus representation from Namibia and Zimbabwe in most years.

Each year since 1974 a South African schools team has been selected, and the competition has been open to players of all races since 1980 when Craven himself requested that it be done. The competition has since become a hunting ground for talent scouts trying to find the best new players for their provinces and many young upcoming stars see the tournament as an opportunity to further their careers. The format has been replicated at other age and skill levels, including a U18 Academy Week for provincial B sides, the Grant Khomo Week for U16 teams, and Iqhawe Week for U15 sides which places special emphasis on players from underprivileged or underserved areas.

Results

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By Year

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Despite there being no official final for the Craven Week tournaments, there is a main match every year that features the two best teams at the tournament. The results of these main matches since 1971 are:[4][5]

Main matches at the Craven Week
Year Venue Winner Score Runner-up
1964East LondonBorder10 -9Natal
1965East LondonNatal22 - 11Transvaal
1966PretoriaNatal13Eastern Province
1967Cape TownVrystaat8 - 3Western Province
1971KimberleyWestern Province11–0Griqualand West
1972PotchefstroomWestern Province16–9Western Transvaal
1973StellenboschWestern Province36–7Transvaal
1974JohannesburgWestern Province22–12South Western Districts
1975*PretoriaNorthern Transvaal20–8Transvaal
1975*Port ElizabethEastern Province46–13Natal
1976*WolmaranstadTransvaal28–10Northern Transvaal
1976*KroonstadBoland13–9Free State
1977OudtshoornEastern Province19–17Western Province
1978MiddelburgWestern Province12–3Free State
1979East LondonNorthern Free State9–6Free State
1980StellenboschFree State16–6Transvaal
1981WorcesterTransvaal11–7Western Province
1982WindhoekSouth Eastern Transvaal25–7Northern Free State
1983UpingtonFree State13–9South Eastern Transvaal
1984BloemfonteinTransvaal3–0Eastern Province
1985WitbankFree State23–15Transvaal
1986Graaff-ReinetSouth Eastern Transvaal19–12Western Province
1987PaarlNatal / Transvaal22–22N/A
1988Port ElizabethWestern Province16–3Free State
1989JohannesburgTransvaal17–6Eastern Province
1990DurbanNatal18–8Northern Transvaal
1991East LondonNorthern Transvaal10–9Border
1992PretoriaWestern Province22–15Free State
1993SecundaNorthern Transvaal25–13South Eastern Transvaal
1994NewcastleBorder / Eastern Province13–13N/A
1995BloemfonteinFree State15–13Boland
1996StellenboschNorthern Transvaal24–12Western Province
1997KimberleyNorthern Transvaal29–27Western Province
1998VanderbijlparkBlue Bulls23 - 19Falcons
1999GeorgeWestern Province15–11Eastern Province
2000Port ElizabethPumas19–18Boland
2001RustenburgSWD26–20Blue Bulls
2002PietermaritzburgWestern Province31–16Free State
2003WellingtonWestern Province22–17Free State
2004NelspruitFree State17–16Western Province
2005BloemfonteinGolden Lions38–15Eastern Province
2006JohannesburgBlue Bulls35–20Golden Lions
2007StellenboschFree State52–3Western Province
2008PretoriaSWD31–25Free State
2009East LondonWestern Province19–17Free State
2010WelkomFree State42–21Western Province
2011KimberleyFree State28–17Golden Lions
2012Port ElizabethBlue Bulls46–0Golden Lions
2013PolokwaneWestern Province45–29Golden Lions
2014MiddelburgEastern Province25–7South Western Districts
2015StellenboschWestern Province95–0Eastern Province
2016DurbanWestern Province27–20Golden Lions
2017JohannesburgGolden Lions45–18KwaZulu-Natal
2018PaarlWestern Province47–8KwaZulu-Natal
2019BloemfonteinWestern Province56–31Blue Bulls
2022Cape TownWestern Province29–21Blue Bulls
2023[6]GeorgeWestern Province29–5Blue Bulls
2024[7]KrugersdorpWestern Province37–24Free State
2025[8]MiddelburgWestern Province27–21South Western Districts
2026GqeberhaWestern Province40-24Western Province XV

* In 1975 and 1976 there were 2 Craven weeks due to the school holidays of the old Transvaal and the rest of SA not corresponding.

By Province

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List of total final results, and respective runners-up, years won and years runners-up
Provincial team Wins Runners-up Draws Total finals Years won Years runners-up Years drawn Historical notes
Western Province 21 9 - 30 1971-1974, 1978, 1988, 1992, 1999, 2002-2003, 2009, 2013, 2015-2016, 2018-2019, 2022-2026 1977, 1981, 1986, 1996-1997, 2004, 2007, 2010 - -
Bulls 12* 11* 1* 24* 1976*, 1981*, 1984*, 1989*, 1998, 2006, 2012 1965*, 1973*, 1975*, 1980*, 1985*, 2001, 2019, 2022-2023 1987* *Records include Transvaal era up to 1996
Cheetahs 9 10 - 19 1967, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1995, 2004, 2007, 2010-2011 1976, 1978-1979, 1988, 1992, 2002-2003, 2008-2009, 2024 - -
Lions 6* 10* 1* 17* 1976*, 1981*, 1984*, 1989*, 2005, 2017 1965*, 1973*, 1975*, 1980*, 1985*, 2006, 2011-2013, 2016 1987* *Records include Transvaal era up to 1996
Pumas 7* 7* 1* 15* 1976*, 1981*, 1982, 1984*, 1986, 1989*, 2000 1965*, 1973*, 1975*, 1980*, 1983, 1985*, 1993 1987* *Records include Transvaal era up to 1996
Valke 4* 6* 1* 11* 1976*, 1981*, 1984*, 1989* 1965*, 1973*, 1975*, 1980*, 1985* 1987* *Records include Transvaal era up to 1996
Leopards 4* 6* 1* 11* 1976*, 1981*, 1984*, 1989* 1965*, 1973*, 1972, 1975*, 1980*, 1985* 1987* *Records include Transvaal era up to 1996
Eastern Province Elephants 3 6 1 10 1975, 1977, 2014 1966, 1984, 1989, 1999, 2005, 2015 1994 -
Sharks 3 4 1 8 1965-1966, 1990 1964, 1975, 2017-2018 1987 -
SWD Eagles 2 3 - 5 2001, 2008 1974, 2005, 2014 - -
Boland Cavaliers 1 2 - 3 1976 1995, 2000 - -
Border Bulldogs 1 1 1 3 1964 1991 1994 -
Griffons 1 1 - 2 1979 1982 - -
Griquas 0 1 - 1 - 1971 - -
Western Province XV 0 1 - 1 - 2026 - -

* These statistics combine the achievements of The Transvaal prior to the provinces being split into the Golden Lions, Blue Bulls, Pumas, Valke & the Leopards.

Provinces

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The following provincial teams participate in the annual Craven Week festival:

Map of South Africa displaying the borders of the 14 teams in the Craven week tournament (which mirrors the teams in the Currie Cup)
Craven Week Youth Teams
Province Craven Week Team
Western Province Western Province U18
Western Province Western Province XV U18
South Western District SWD U18
Boland Boland U18
KwaZulu Natal Natal Sharks U18
Gauteng Golden Lions U18
East Gauteng Falcons U18
Pretoria Bulls U18
Eastern Cape Eastern Province U18
Eastern Cape Border U18
Free State Cheetahs U18
Northern Free State Griffons U18
Northern Cape Griquas U18
Limpopo Limpopo Bulls U18
Mpumalanga Pumas U18
North West Leopards U18

Namibia and Zimbabwe were regular participants in the Under-18 Craven Week, competing as invited national sides alongside South Africa's provincial teams, particularly following the tournament's restructuring in 2001. However, both countries were excluded from the main U18 Craven Week from 2018 onward after SA Rugby reduced and refocused the competition, with Namibia and Zimbabwe thereafter featuring at the U18 Academy Week instead.

Other International Craven Week Sides
Country Craven Week Team
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe U18
Namibia Namibia U18

Results

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2026

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2026 Craven Week Log
While the Craven Week tournament does not feature an official points log, the ranking below compiles the cumulative match statistics for all participating provinces during this edition. This statistical summary does not represent an accurate reflection of team strength or a definitive ranking, as the scheduling format means certain provinces face significantly higher-ranked opponents than others. However, the table accurately reflects the tournament's final performance outcomes at both extremes, clearly identifying the top two performing sides who contested the main final match.

2026 Craven Week Log
Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD W%
1 Western Province 330013590+45100%
2 Western Province XV 32019087+367%
3 Boland U18 321011169+4267%
4 Leopards U18 320112284+3867%
5 Free State U18 320113397+3667%
6 Bulls U18 320111991+2867%
7 Sharks U18 32018973+1667%
8 Griquas U18 320198112-1467%
9 Pumas U18 310210097+333%
10 Lions U18 3102106106-33%
11 SWD Eagles U18 31028693-733%
12 Griffons U18 310288100-1233%
13 Border U18 310281113-3233%
14 Limpopo Bulls U18 310282147-6533%
15 Eastern Province U18 301276115-390%
16 Valke U18 30035092-420%

The fixtures for the 2026 U18 Craven Week Festival are:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Unofficial 2026 Craven Week Final

11 July 2026
Western Province U1840-24Western Province XV U18
Try: Basson 14' c, 27' c
Farmer 34' c
Blanckenberg 46' c
van Biljon 49' c, 54' c
Con: Behardien (5/6) 14', 28', 47', 50', 55'		FixtureTry: Stander 18' m
Saunders 37'
Dido 51' m
Hattingh 60' c
Con: Pfeiffer (2/4) 38', 61'
Grey High School, Gqeberha, South Africa
Referee: Thabiso Mbatha (South Africa)

2025

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2025 Craven Week Log
While the Craven Week tournament does not feature an official points log, the ranking below compiles the cumulative match statistics for all participating provinces during this edition. This statistical summary does not represent an accurate reflection of team strength or a definitive ranking, as the scheduling format means certain provinces face significantly higher-ranked opponents than others. However, the table accurately reflects the tournament's final performance outcomes at both extremes, clearly identifying the top two performing sides who contested the main final match.

2025 Craven Week Log
Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD W%
1 Western Province 330015252+100100%
2 SWD Eagles 320111083+2767%
3 Western Province XV 320112347+7667%
4 Cheetahs 320112080+4067%
5 Griquas 32018989-67%
6 Golden Lions 320185115−3067%
7 Limpopo Blue Bulls 320178110−3267%
8 Pumas 31026927+4233%
9 Leopards 311111782+3533%
10 Blue Bulls 3102144112+3233%
11 Valke 31118374+933%
12 Sharks 31026689−2333%
13 Border 31026095−3533%
14 Eastern Province 310264129−6533%
15 Boland 310275151−7633%
16 Griffons 300386139−530%

The results from the 2025 U18 Craven Week Festival were:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

10 July 2025
Griquas46–34Leopards
Try: Harding 29' m
Rautenbach 33' c, 68' m
Kella 36' c
Gadeija 46' c, 61' c
de Klerk 55' m
Con: Gadeija (4/7) 34', 37', 47', 62'
Pen: Gadeija (1/1) 58'		ReportTry: van Ryhn 1' c
Motsusi 4' c
Sekoto 14' m
Schalkwyk 17' m
Dumond 37'
Con: Dreyer (3/5) 2', 5', 38'
Pen: Dreyer (1/1) 61'
Hoërskool Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa
10 July 2025
Border12–30Eastern Province
Try: Banga 12' m
Hansen 39' c
Con: Nuku (1/2) 40'		ReportTry: Witbooi 19' m
Katikati 26'
Bester 28' c
Nelson 31' c
Con: Kemp (3/4) 27', 29', 32'
Pen: Kemp (2/2) 6', 17'
Hoërskool Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa
10 July 2025
Western Province45-13Sharks
Try: Brits 4' c
Muller 17' c
van der Merwe 27' c
Jooste 41' c
Ocks 46'
Neill 68' c
Con: van Biljon (6/6) 5', 18', 27', 42', 47', 69'
Pen: van Biljon (1/1) 36'		ReportTry: Afrikaner 10' c
Con: Nela (1/1) 11'
Pen: Nela (2/2) 2', 20'
Hoërskool Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Day 5

Unofficial 2025 Craven Week Final

12 July 2025
11:45 (SAST)
Western Province27-21SWD Eagles
Try: Ocks 11' m
Neill 16' m
Potgieter 34' c
Davids 43' c
Con: Brits (2/4) 35', 44'
Pen: Brits (1/1) 37'
Cards: Rabe Yellow card 48'
Ocks Yellow card 69'		ReportTry: Pratt 50' m
Scheffer 70' c
Con: Viljoen (1/2) 71'
Pen: Pockpas (3/3) 2', 10', 20'
Cards: Petersen Yellow card 55'
Hoërskool Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Referee: Charlwyn Darries (South Africa)

Assistant referees:
Juan de Bod (South Africa), Jack Macneice (South Africa)
Television match official:
Egon Seconds (South Africa)

2024

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2024 Craven Week Log
While the Craven Week tournament does not feature an official points log, the ranking below compiles the cumulative match statistics for all participating provinces during this edition. This statistical summary does not represent an accurate reflection of team strength or a definitive ranking, as the scheduling format means certain provinces face significantly higher-ranked opponents than others. However, the table accurately reflects the tournament's final performance outcomes at both extremes, clearly identifying the top two performing sides who contested the main final match.

2024 Craven Week Log
Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD W%
1 Western Province 330013964+75100%
2 Cheetahs 3201115100+1567%
3 Pumas 330014465+79100%
4 Boland 330011068+42100%
5 Valke 320110091+967%
6 Sharks 32018074+667%
7 Golden Lions 21017168+350%
8 SWD Eagles 21016062-250%
9 Western Province XV 310210781+2633%
10 Blue Bulls 31028194-1333%
11 Border 31025068-1833%
12 Griquas 310294119−2533%
13 Leopards 310290116−2633%
14 Eastern Province 310265115−5033%
15 Griffons 300372130−580%
16 Limpopo Bulls 300393156−630%

The results from the 2024 U18 Craven Week Festival were:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Unofficial 2024 Craven Week Final

29 June 2024
12:15 (SAST)
Western Province37-24Cheetahs
Try: Boraine 18' c
Badenhorst 24' m
Potgieter 47' c
de Kock 63' m
February 72' c
Con: Ahmed (3/5) 19', 48', 73'
Pen: Ahmed (2/2) 4', 13'		ReportTry: Adams 8' c
van Wyk 29' c
Kenny 68' c
Con: Stokenstrom (3/3) 9', 30' 69'
Pen: Stokenstrom (1/1) 5'
Hoërskool Monument, Krugersdorp, South Africa
Referee: Eon van Zyl (South Africa)

Assistant referees:
Daniel Canhenga (South Africa),Zoe Naude (South Africa)
Television match official:
Colin Brett (South Africa)

2023

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2023 Craven Week Log
While the Craven Week tournament does not feature an official points log, the ranking below compiles the cumulative match statistics for all participating provinces during this edition. This statistical summary does not represent an accurate reflection of team strength or a definitive ranking, as the scheduling format means certain provinces face significantly higher-ranked opponents than others. However, the table accurately reflects the tournament's final performance outcomes at both extremes, clearly identifying the top two performing sides who contested the main final match.

2023 Craven Week Log
Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD W%
1 Western Province 330010641+65100%
2 Blue Bulls 32018968+2167%
3 Boland 33009971+28100%
4 Cheetahs 320111761+5667%
5 Griffons 320111363+5067%
6 Leopards 320110983+2667%
7 Boland 32018083-367%
8 Border 32016581-1667%
9 SWD Eagles 32015987-2833%
10 Valke 31026760-733%
11 Golden Lions 3102110113-333%
12 Sharks 31028092−1233%
13 Griquas 311159113−5433%
14 Pumas 300374114−400%
15 Limpopo Bulls 301286132−460%
16 Western Province XV 300364115−510%

The results from the 2023 U18 Craven Week Festival were:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Unofficial 2023 Craven Week Final

2022

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2022 Craven Week Log
While the Craven Week tournament does not feature an official points log, the ranking below compiles the cumulative match statistics for all participating provinces during this edition. This statistical summary does not represent an accurate reflection of team strength or a definitive ranking, as the scheduling format means certain provinces face significantly higher-ranked opponents than others. However, the table accurately reflects the tournament's final performance outcomes at both extremes, clearly identifying the top two performing sides who contested the main final match.

2022 Craven Week Log
Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD W%
1 Western Province 33009263+29100%
2 Blue Bulls 32019363+3067%
3 Pumas 330013644+92100%
4 Western Province XV 320111377+5967%
5 Eastern Province 320111368+4567%
6 Sharks 32017747+3067%
7 Griffons 320110480+2467%
8 Golden Lions 32018083-367%
9 SWD Eagles 31025773-1633%
10 Border 31027596-2133%
11 Griquas 310279103-2433%
12 Valke 310256109−5333%
13 Boland 310240104−6433%
14 Limpopo Bulls 310255124−6933%
15 Cheetahs 30037799−220%
16 Leopards 30034683−370%

The results from the 2022 U18 Craven Week Festival were:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Unofficial 2022 Craven Week Final

2019

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2019 Craven Week Log
While the Craven Week tournament does not feature an official points log, the ranking below compiles the cumulative match statistics for all participating provinces during this edition. This statistical summary does not represent an accurate reflection of team strength or a definitive ranking, as the scheduling format means certain provinces face significantly higher-ranked opponents than others. However, the table accurately reflects the tournament's final performance outcomes at both extremes, clearly identifying the top two performing sides who contested the main final match.

2019 Craven Week Log
Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD W%
1 Western Province U18 330015769+88100%
2 Bulls U18 3201102114-1267%
3 Eastern Province U18 320110568+3767%
4 Bulls XV U18 320111797+2067%
5 Wester Province XV U18 32019780+1767%
6 SWD Eagles U18 320111298+1467%
7 Border U18 320111377+5967%
8 Griffons U18 32019199-867%
9 Lions U18 31029983+1633%
10 Sharks U18 310210898+1033%
11 Pumas U18 3102104100+433%
12 Limpopo Bulls U18 310285102−1733%
13 Valke U18 3102100123−2333%
14 Leopards U18 310286112−2633%
15 Lions XV U18 310283109−2633%
16 Griquas U18 310278105−2733%
17 Boland U18 310286124−3833%
18 Cheetahs U18 310286124−3833%

The results from the 2019 U18 Craven Week Festival were:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Unofficial 2019 Craven Week Final

6 July 2019
Western Province U1856-31Bulls U18
Try: Manuel 10' c, 66' c
le Roux 21' c
van Wyk 30' c
Siebert 36' c
Evans 51' c, 55' c
Rossouw 56' c
Con: Wolhuter (8/8) 11', 21', 31', 37', 52', 55', 57', 67'		ReportTry: Langa 0' m
Johnson 16' c
Strydom 26' c
van Rensburg 39' m
Con: Basson (2/4) 17', 27'
Grey College, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Attendance: 5,000+
Referee: Griffin Colby (SA)

2018

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2018 Craven Week Log
While the Craven Week tournament does not feature an official points log, the ranking below compiles the cumulative match statistics for all participating provinces during this edition. This statistical summary does not represent an accurate reflection of team strength or a definitive ranking, as the scheduling format means certain provinces face significantly higher-ranked opponents than others. However, the table accurately reflects the tournament's final performance outcomes at both extremes, clearly identifying the top two performing sides who contested the main final match.

2018 Craven Week Log
Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD W%
1 Western Province U18 330013223+109100%
2 Sharks U18 32018395-1267%
3 Border U18 330015639+117100%
4 Lions U18 320110151+5067%
5 SWD Eagles U18 320111484+3067%
6 Bulls XV U18 320110173+2867%
7 Boland U18 32019282+1067%
8 Griffons U18 32017891-1367%
9 Western Province XV U18 31026181-2067%
10 Valke U18 31029072+1833%
11 Lions XV U18 31029882+1633%
12 Cheetahs U18 31027583−833%
13 Eastern Province U18 310276100−2433%
14 Leopards U18 31025190−3933%
15 Griquas U18 31024493−4933%
16 Pumas U18 310269149−8033%
17 Bulls U18 30035477−230%
18 Limpopo Bulls U18 300337147−1100%

The results from the 2018 U18 Craven Week Festival were:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Unofficial 2018 Craven Week Final

2017

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2017 Craven Week Log
While the Craven Week tournament does not feature an official points log, the ranking below compiles the cumulative match statistics for all participating provinces during this edition. This statistical summary does not represent an accurate reflection of team strength or a definitive ranking, as the scheduling format means certain provinces face significantly higher-ranked opponents than others. However, the table accurately reflects the tournament's final performance outcomes at both extremes, clearly identifying the top two performing sides who contested the main final match.

2018 Craven Week Log
Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD W%
1 Lions U18 321010239+6367%
2 Sharks U18 3201138104+3467%
3 Free State U18 3300198100+98100%
4 Griquas U18 3201159106+5367%
5 Griffons U18 320114945+10467%
6 Leopards U18 320115576+7967%
7 Eastern Province CD U18 320112456+6867%
8 Eastern Province U18 32018853+3567%
9 Limpopo Bulls U18 3201134101+3367%
10 Namibia U18 3201127114+1367%
11 SWD Eagles U18 3201102123-2167%
12 Western Province U18 31118277+533%
13 Griquas CD U18 310290102−1233%
14 Falcons U18 3102131153−2233%
15 Bulls U18 310278132−5433%
16 Boland U18 310270144−7433%
17 Border U18 300389148−590%
18 Pumas U18 300387148−610%
19 Zimbabwe U18 300352151−990%
20 Border CD U18 30038191−1830%

* CD represents Country District sides representing in the Eastern Province, Griquas, and Border.


The results from the 2018 U18 Craven Week Festival were:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day5

Unofficial 2017 Craven Week Final

Squad Selections

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2026

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The following U18 squads were named for the 2026 Craven week: [9]


Western Province Youth Teams 2026 [10]
WP U18 CW Uzair Blanckenberg (Stellenberg) • Jayden Steyl (Paarl Gim) • Charles Whitehead (Paarl Gim) • Kwaza Gobingca (Rondebosch) • Zak Steyn (Paul Roos) • Solam Gegana (Wynberg) • Jean Dreyer (Paarl Gim) • Juvan Burden (Stellenberg) • Christiaan Le Roux (Paul Roos) • Linakho Mehlomakulu (Rondebosch) • Esa van der Schyff (Wynberg) • Werner de Bruin (Paul Roos) • Hendre van Zyl (Paarl Gim) • Mickyle Booise (Paarl Gim) • Caleb Bell (Rondebosch) • Ethan van Biljon (Stellenberg) • Achmat Behardien (Wynberg) • Elijaron Geduld (Bishops) • Ethan Barker (Paarl Gim) • Tiaan Basson (Paul Roos) • JC Swart (Stellenberg) • Dirk Farmer (Paarl Boys) • Liam Jacobs (Stellenberg)
Coach Heinrich Martin (Milnerton)
WP XV U18 CW JG van der Bergh (Paarl Gim) • Max Malan (Paarl Boys) • Ridah Johnston (Wynberg) • Naeem Mohammed (Wynberg) • Likhona Anda Filtana (Milnerton) • Deen Fortuin (SACS) • Sebastian Cilliers (Paul Roos) • AD Faul (Paarl Boys) • Luhan Hattingh (Paarl Boys) • Yanos Molnar (Stellenberg) • Chris Nel (Paarl Boys) • Henre Valentyn (Paarl Boys) • Rauf Ahmed (Wynberg) • Liam de Villiers (Paarl Boys) • Travis Pheiffer (Paul Roos) • Cadynn Samuels (Paul Roos) • Albert Nel (Paul Roos) • Luca Orgill (SACS) • Farrel-Leigh Dido (Durbanville) • Kyle Snyers (Paul Roos) • Thomas Saunders (Paarl Gim) • Dante Davids (Paarl Boys)
Coach Sean Erasmus (Paarl Boys)
WP U18 AW Boitumelo Mabohlo (Wynberg) • Qiraan Hermans (SACS) • Lehan Barnard (Paul Roos) • JP Norton (Paarl Boys) • Sebastian Bekker (Paarl Gim) • Ruben de Jager (Paarl Boys) • Ruben Winter (Paul Roos) • RJ Cunningham (SACS) • Bernhardt Schultz (Paarl Gim) • Alvin Machinja (Wynberg) • Dirk Hugo (Paarl Gim) • Nico Lourens (Milnerton) • Kerwin November (Rondebosch) • Tristan Armitage (Paul Roos) • Daniel Arendse (Rondebosch) • Louis Koen (Paarl Gim) • Ethan Williams (Rondebosch) • Aleit Stander (Paarl Boys) • Kelebogile Nkwana (Rondebosch) • Louwrens Rademeyer (Durbanville) • Alex Sawyer (Bosmansdam) • Shellvon Mabooi (Rondebosch) • Caleb Clark (Bishops)
KZN Sharks Youth Teams 2026 [11]
KZN U18 CW Aphelele Chamane (Michaelhouse) • Theo Boshoff (Maritzburg College) • Nicola Salamousas (Michaelhouse) • Wandile Mlaba (Westville) • Andrew Schnell (Hilton) • Zander Muller (Hilton) • Zion Smith (DHS) • Jamie Wimble (Northwood) • Johannes van der Walt (Northwood) • Daniel Miskey (Kearsney) • Anesu Kuzonyei (Northwood) • Alex Jankowitz (Michaelhouse) • Nathan Aneke (DHS) • Amogeleng Mataboge (DHS) • Luxolo Sonkononkono (Maritzburg College) • Igesias Bruiners (DHS) • Clement Makelele (Kearsney) • Priden Sibiya (DHS) • Tristan Parkinson (Northwood) • Nhlanhla Ndlovu (Kearsney) • Dominic du Toit (Maritzburg College) • Olwethu Kosani (Maritzburg College) • Lwazi Mbebe (Kearsney)
Coach Peter Engeldow (DHS)
KZN U18 AW Aidan du Plooy (Hilton) • Rorke Stirk (Wynberg) • Tunga Griffiths (Kearsney) • Bulelani Cebane (DHS) • Lwango Ntantala (Hilton) • Ken van Volenstee (Northwood) • Aobakwe Moeng (DHS) • Jaydon Jubber (Michaelhouse) • Richaard Kreil (DHS) • Tanwil Onkers (DHS) • Lisa Sijadu (Westville) • Elgenio Oerson (Glenwood) • Sterling Padi (DHS) • Fabiano Fierro (Michaelhouse) • Rosco Williams (Glenwood) • Matthew Wilson (Kearsney) • Awande Mthethwa (Northwood) • Phokuhle Hlatshwayo (DHS) • Sean Jansen (Maritzburg College) • Nala Shabangu (Northwood) • Ben Hughes (Michaelhouse) • Sondelanai Sheleni (Northwood) • Ruan Mulder (Hilton)
Coach Kevin Elder (Maritzburg College)
Eastern Province Youth Teams 2026 [12]
EP U18 CW Daniel Naude (Grey High) • Sitenkhosi Qabaka (Kingswood) • Micah Wessels (Grey High) • Jano Janse van Rensburg (Nico Malan) • Juan Potgieter (Grey High) • Silindisiwe Ntsokoma (Grey High) • JG De Lange (Marlow) • Ruben van Dijk (Nico Malan) • Ross Thompson (Kingswood) • Neshaun Bester (Andrew Rabie) • Henrico Bodenstein (Pearson) • Akho Tonjeni (Graeme) • Josh van Zyl (St Andrew's) • Luke Doyle (Graeme) • Nathan Trytsman (Grey High) • Tristan Kemp (Grey High) • Niel September (Spandau) • Anfred Jansen (Grey High) • Erin Nelson (Graeme) • Sibulele Ngebulana (Grey High) • Noah Mbizi (Grey High) • Will Stevens (St Andrew's) • Lucretia Magau (Graeme)
Coach Thabo Sisusa (Kingswood)
EP U18 AW Luyolo Mapalala (Graeme) • Marcus September (Graeme) • Luciano Solani (Marlow) • Dewald Niemand (Pearson) • James Badenhorst (St Andrew's) • Zola Yeye (Grey High) • Logan van Vuuren (Marlow) • Cole Hurter (Marlow) • Ibenathi Kondile (Grey High) • Asakhe Ranuga (Graeme) • Matthew Goliath (Graeme) • Raquel Jaftha (Marlow) • Kaiden Kretzman (Pearson) • Qhawe Madikizela (St Andrew's) • Michael Nyandoro (Grey High) • Uqhena Ogukwekwe (Victoria Park) • Charl du Toit (Kingswood) • Duncan Hudek (Grey High) • David Matiyani (Framesby) • Mdinandi Tyuka (Ithembelihle) • Sinqobile Siyengo (Marlow) • Sumeyer van der Merwe (Marlow) • Lucas Wheeler (Grey High)
Free State Youth Teams 2026 [13]
FS U18 CW Hennie Bredenhann (Grey College) • Xander de Beer (Grey College) • JW Coetzee (Grey College) • Alexi Tyropolis (Grey College) • Siva Bulwane (Grey College) • Henru Erasmus (Grey College) • Prestan Bennett (Grey College) • Niel du Randt (Grey College) • Jonathan Drysdale (Grey College) • Samson Lackay (Grey College) • Guiteau Petrus (Fichardtpark) • Ruan Roux (Grey College) • Eddie Mabena (Grey College) • Kingsley Pule (Grey College) • Lamla Mgedezi (Grey College) • Lwazi Mcandi (Fichardtpark) • Desmond Undenzenze (Louis Botha) • Frans-Paul Troskie (Grey College) • Josh Nelson (Fichardtpark) • Andrew Wessels (Grey College) • AJ Hendriks (Grey College) • Zachary Walbrugh (Grey College) • Unathi Ntuli (Fichardtpark)
Coach Pieter Ehlers (Grey College)
FS U18 AW Shaun Ruhle (Grey College) • Wi Dippenaar (Grey College) • Nicus de Jager (Grey College) • Neill Verster (Grey College) • Jannes Krause (Grey College) • Arno de Bruin (Grey College) • Hendre Maritz (Grey College) • Keaton Pottas (Grey College) • Ofentse Tseko (Fichardtpark) • Christoff Crous (Grey College) • Kia Babu (Sentraal) • Madiba Mtanzima (Jim Fouche) • Johan Dormehl (Grey College) • Matthew Valentine (Fichardtpark) • Ayden Cloete (Grey College) • Motlatsi Ramahlape (Louis Botha) • Diado Jacobs (Sentraal) • Chris Nieuwoudt (Grey College) • Dian Visagie (Fichardtpark) • Eugene Jansen (Sentraal) • Reece Sekila (Jim Fouche) • Lino Mtwebana (Grey College) • Ze Mathese (Fichardtpark)
Boland Youth Teams 2026 [14]
BOL U18 CW Christoff Fiilmatr (Hugenote) • JP Lotriet (Drostdy) • Reece Matthee (Worcester Gim) • Jean-Louis Matthee (Drostdy) • Nieken Lubbe (Hopefield) • Werno Ramsauer (Drostdy) • Joniel Claasen (Drostdy) • Simamkele Lahlekile (Drostdy) • Wernard de Villiers (Drostdy) • Jayden van Niekerk (Robertson) • Darren Makeza (Drostdy) • Jano van Deventer (Drostdy) • Wilvino Poltan (Drostdy) • Chriswill du Toit (Charlie Hofmeyer) • Anwill Jacobs (Drostdy) • JJ van Staden (Robertson) • Anzo Brinkhuis (Worcester Gim) • Tyrone Modipa (Overberg) • Heinrich Redelinghuys (Porterville) • Jayden Steward (Drostdy) • Diehgo Braaf (Robertson) • Brent-Lee Ekstraal (Drostdy) • Brayden Joseph (Robertson)
BOL U18 AW Ewan Alberts (Drostdy) • Mattias Nel (Drostdy) • Ernst Coetzee (Swartland) • Anayo Egbujor (Drostdy) • Eugene Walker (Drostdy) • Flippie Skors (Montana) • Brendon Smith (Robertson) • Ryk van Zyl (Drostdy) • Nicholai Diedericks (Porterville) • Ruan Nortjie (Drostdy) • Tristan Syster (Drostdy) • Edson Fredericks (Porterville) • Juwaydan van Niekerk (Robertson) • Eldrin de Koker (Montagu) • Sebastiaan Bredel (Stellenbosch) • Gerald Laker (Labori) • Lukin du Plessis (Worcester Gim) • Zinric Josephus (Porterville) • Hanro Liebenberg (Drostdy) • Arthur Kana (Worcester Gim) • Tegan Roberts (Labori) • Jayden Booysen (Lutzville) • Harold de Silva (Bella Vista)

*AW are players who represent the Academy Week team.
*WP XV are players who represent the Craven Week B side for Western Province.

Honours

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The honour roll for each Craven Week year is as follows:

2025 Craven Week [15]
Champions:Western Province U18 (20th title)
Player of the tournament:Josh Neill, Western Province, (Rondebosch School)
Top Try Scorer:Thabiso Simelane (6), Blue Bulls, (St Alban's)
Top Points Scorer:Ruben Groenewald (34), Blue Bulls, (Affies)
2024 Craven Week [16]
Champions:Western Province U18 (19th title)
Player of the tournament:Alzeadon Felix, Cheetahs, (Grey College)
Top Try Scorer:Gregan Jansen (5), Griquas, (Duineveld)
Top Points Scorer:Heinz Stockenstrom (45), Cheetahs, (Grey College)
2023 Craven Week
Champions:Western Province U18 (18th title)
2018 Craven Week
Champions:Western Province U18 (15th title)
Player of the tournament:Evan Roos, Western Province, (Paarl Boys)
Top Try Scorer: Stravino Jacobs (5), Western Province, (Paarl Gimnasium)
Top Points Scorer: Stephan van der Bank (39), Golden Lions, (Nelspruit High)
2017 Craven Week
Champions:Golden Lions U18 (1st title)
Player of the tournament:Sanele Nohamba, Sharks, (DHS)
Top Try Scorer: Janco van Heyningen (5), Cheetahs, (Grey College)
Top Points Scorer: Chris Schreuder (39), Cheetahs, (Grey College)

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "A bit of Craven Week history". SuperSport. 9 July 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  2. ↑ "Coca-Cola Craven Week celebrates 50 years". School of Rugby. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  3. ↑ "History of Craven Week". Schools Tribune. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 23 April 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ↑ "Main Matches at the Craven Week for High Schools (1971–2014)" (PDF). South African Schools Rugby Association. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  5. ↑ "Venues of Previous Weeks". South African Schools Rugby Association. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  6. ↑ staff, News24 Sport. "Craven Week: Western Province pummel Bulls in Craven Week 'final'". Sport. Retrieved 4 August 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ↑ staff, News24 Sport. "WP triumph again as they beat Free State in unofficial Craven Week final". Sport. Retrieved 4 August 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ↑ on, Standard published (12 July 2025). "WP crowned Craven Week kings". SA Rugby magazine. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  9. ↑ "Teams for the U18 FNB Craven Week of 2026". Supersport.
  10. ↑ "Western Province Name 2026 Youth Week Teams". ruggas.co.za. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "Sharks announce Craven Week and Academy squads". pinnacle-schools.com. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  12. ↑ "Eastern Province Craven Week". schoolboyrugby.co.za. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
  13. ↑ "Free State Youth Week 2026 teams take shape". schoolboyrugby.co.za. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
  14. ↑ "Boland Craven Week teams 2026". schoolboyrugby.co.za. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  15. ↑ "Stars of the Craven Week". rugby365.com.
  16. ↑ "Western Province crowned unofficial Craven Week champions". ofm.co.za.
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