The Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival (KERF) continued to thrill spectators on its second day, with Westville, Kearsney, and Durban High School (DHS) emerging as the top teams. Westville’s Bukho Sotaka scored a crucial try in their victory over Helpmekaar, while Kearsney College’s Nhlanhla Ndlovu, Lwazi Mbebe, and Daniel Miskey led their team to a 33-13 win over Hoërskool Transvalia.
DHS, meanwhile, defeated Hoërskool Rustenburg 38-7, with the Rusties putting up a good fight despite being overwhelmed by the Horseflies’ relentless pressure. The match was a repeat of their previous encounters at KERF, with DHS having finished the festival unbeaten in the last two years.
KERF Day 2 Results
Other results from the day included Peterhouse from Zimbabwe avenging their 2025 defeat to Milnerton with a 29-23 win, and Zwartkop recording a hard-fought 41-32 victory over Dr EG Jansen. Framesby also bounced back from their Thursday loss to Westville with a strong performance against Glenwood, although the final score was not available at the time of writing.
Teams to Watch
As the festival progresses, teams like Westville, Kearsney, and DHS will be looking to maintain their winning ways and make a strong case for the top spot. With their impressive performances so far, they are definitely the teams to watch. The rugby union festival, which features some of the top schools in South Africa, is a great platform for young players to showcase their skills and talent.
Here are some of the key takeaways from Day 2 of the KERF:
- Westville, Kearsney, and DHS are the top teams so far, with impressive wins over their opponents.
- Peterhouse from Zimbabwe avenged their 2025 defeat to Milnerton with a 29-23 win.
- Zwartkop recorded a hard-fought 41-32 victory over Dr EG Jansen.
The KERF is a highly competitive tournament, with teams from all over South Africa and neighboring countries participating. The festival is a great opportunity for young rugby players to develop their skills and gain experience playing against top-level opposition. For more information on the South African Rugby Union,
