We’re in for another bumper sports weekend as Paul Roos Gimnasium welcomes Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Affies) from Pretoria for their first-ever full interschools competition.
The event takes place on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 March 2026 at the Paul Roos grounds in Krigeville. Organisers have arranged a full programme featuring rugby and hockey matches across multiple age groups, creating one of the largest school interschools gatherings in the country.
Friday sees 17 hockey games headlined by the 19A game at 18:30 at Maties A, followed by 31 rugby fixtures on Saturday culminating in the 19A game at 12:30 at the Markotter field.
The two institutions, both steeped in tradition, have discussed this partnership for several years. Governing bodies from both schools recently gave their approval, with the 2026 weekend in Stellenbosch serving as the inaugural meeting. Plans are already in place for Affies to host the return event in 2027 if all goes well.
The weekend offers more than competition. Paul Roos parents are hosting Affies learners on Friday night, an important part of the interschools tradition that builds friendships across provinces. Supporters from Stellenbosch and further afield can look forward to a family-friendly atmosphere on the fields, with matches spread across the school’s rugby and hockey venues.
Tickets for the main day are available through official channels. Families and supporters are encouraged to attend, enjoy the matches, and be part of this memorable North-South gathering. In true interschools spirit, the focus remains on sportsmanship, community, and the joy of school sport.