Schools wrap: Paarl Gim run rampant over Paul Roos

Paarl Gim thrashed Paul Roos 68-22, while Stellenberg, Westville and Garsfontein also claimed big wins on Saturday.

Gimmies were in control from the off in Paarl, dotting down through hooker Charles Whitehead after several phases.

Paul Roos responded with a penalty goal, but a powerful maul try and a score by outside centre Derick Cloete extended the hosts’ lead to 21-3 after 20 minutes. cricket-info.homes

Paul Roos rallied well, with tries by No 8 Werner de Bruin and hooker Lehan Barnard, cutting the deficit to four points at the break.

However, a second-half onslaught from Gimmies, in which they scored seven tries, blew Paul Roos away.

Elsewhere in the Western Cape, Paarl Boys’ beat Boland Landbou 49-21, Rondebosch thrashed Milnerton 63-7, Stellenberg smashed Bishops 59-5 and Durbanville blanked Melkbosstrand 71-0.

In KwaZulu-Natal, Maritzburg College edged Kearsney 24-22, Westville walloped Michaelhouse 52-19 and Hilton beat Northwood 43-32.

In the Eastern Cape, Queen’s crushed Port Rex 58-14, Kingswood whacked Westering 77-5, Hudson Park edged Dale 27-26 and Selborne beat St Andrew’s 24-21.

In the Noordvaal Cup, Garsfontein hammered Monument 61-32, Pretoria Boys’ beat Jeppe 37-33, Piet Retief edged Marais Viljoen 35-34, Zwartkop outplayed Oos-Moot 42-18 and St John’s beat St Benedict’s 43-19.

Select schools results (7 June)

Western Cape
Boland Landbou 21 Paarl Boys’ 49
Paarl Gim 68 Paul Roos 22
Rondebosch 63 Milnerton 7
Durbanville 71 Melkbosstrand 0
Stellenberg 59 Bishops 5
Wynberg 38 Bellville 17
Tygerberg 5 Swartland 52

KwaZulu-Natal
Kearsney 22 Maritzburg College 24
Westville 52 Michaelhouse 19
Hilton 43 Northwood 32

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Eastern Cape
Port Rex 14 Queen’s 58
Kingswood 77 Westering 5
Hudson Park 27 Dale 26
Selborne 24 St Andrew’s 21
Graeme 43 Stirling 7
Pearson 28 Daniel Pienaar 30

Noordvaal Cup
EG Jansen 18 Middelburg 11
Noordheuwel 55 Rustenburg 33
Monument 32 Garsfontein 61
Zwartkop 42 Oos-Moot 18
Wesvalia 15 Nelspruit 28
Transvalia 21 HTS Middelburg 18
Pietersburg 39 Ben Vorster 14
Lichtenburg 31 Ligbron 26
Piet Retief 35 Marais Viljoen 34
Eldoraigne 40 Volkskool Heidelberg 57
Ermelo 18 Brandwag (Benoni) 25
Merensky 27 Die Anker 32
Hugenote (Springs) 15 Dinamika 12
Bergsig Akademie 22 Potch Volkskool 69
Midstream 36 Centurion 59
Potch Gim 40 Jeugland 35
Pretoria Boys’ 37 Jeppe 33
St John’s 43 St Benedict’s 19
St David’s 29 St Charles 19
Randburg 26 Vryburg 30

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NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7, 2026 – Newly crowned Nairobi City Marathon champion for the men’s 21km, Brian Kogo, has credited two-time Boston Marathon champion John Korir for his success at Sunday’s road race.

Kogo says he has learnt a lot from training closely with the 2024 Chicago Marathon champion, and has incorporated a lot of his peer’s running technique in his career.

“I have adopted a lot of his techniques in my career so that I can also enjoy a lot of success as he has. He is my training partner and has provided me with a lot of tips to improve myself. I have learnt from him the importance of enduring through the pain to achieve results,” he said.

Kogo stopped the timer at 1:00:55 to bag top spot, ahead of Jonah Kiprop Lagat (1:01:10) and Lampard Mutuku (1:01:32) who came second and third respectively.

“The course was great and the race went perfectly as planned as well,” Kogo, who was competing in the 21km for the fourth time, remarked.

Speaking at the same time, second-placed Kiprop credited his roots as a specialist in the 800m for his success in what is his second road race.

“This is the second time I am running in the half marathon and I must say I am falling in love with it. I was initially a specialist in the men’s 800m but then I decided to transition into the road races. My experience in the 800m came in handy today as far as speed is concerned,” he said.

On his part, Mutuku was ticking off another huge achievement on his checklist.

The Ngong Hills-based runner noted that his endurance has improved compared to his previous races.

“I must say my endurance has improved compared to the last competition. The course was also favourable and enabled me to perform well,” Mutuku said.

For his win, Kogo walks home with Ksh 150,000, whereas Kiprop and Kogo pocket Ksh 80,000 and Ksh 50,000 respectively.

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Le sélectionneur de l’Afrique du Sud s’apprête à battre un record historique. À 74 ans et 62 jours, Hugo Broos va devenir le plus vieux entraîneur à diriger une équipe lors d’une Coupe du monde, dépassant ainsi Otto Rehhagel, qui détenait jusque-là ce record avec 71 ans et 317 jours lors du match Corée du Sud – Grèce en 2010.

Un record historique sur la scène mondiale

En prenant place sur le banc des Bafana Bafana lors du Mondial 2026, Hugo Broos va inscrire son nom dans l’histoire du football mondial. Le technicien belge, toujours animé par la même passion du jeu, démontre qu’il est possible de rester compétitif au plus haut niveau malgré le poids des années.

L’expérience au service des Bafana Bafana

À 74 ans, Hugo Broos continue d’impressionner par son énergie et sa motivation. Déjà auteur d’un exploit majeur avec le sacre du Cameroun à la CAN 2017, l’ancien défenseur belge ambitionne désormais de mener l’Afrique du Sud vers une campagne réussie en Coupe du monde. Son immense expérience et sa maîtrise du haut niveau représentent des atouts précieux pour encadrer cette génération sud-africaine.

Une nouvelle page pour le football africain

Ce record illustre également l’évolution du métier d’entraîneur. À une époque où les exigences physiques et mentales sont toujours plus élevées, Hugo Broos prouve que l’âge n’est pas un obstacle à la performance ni à l’ambition. En dirigeant les Bafana Bafana au Mondial 2026, il écrira une nouvelle page de l’histoire du football africain et mondial.

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CENTURION, SOUTH AFRICA — South African tennis fans have every reason to cheer this Sunday as local favourite Philip Henning takes to the court for the championship match at the 2026 Rise Centurion Open. Following a spectacular performance in the semifinals, the 25-year-old has a golden opportunity to lift an ATP Challenger trophy on home soil today.

A Spectacular Upset in the Semifinals

Henning, currently ranked 319th in the world, delivered a masterclass on Saturday against the tournament’s number-one seed, France’s Harold Mayot (ATP: 214). In a match that lasted just under an hour and a half, Henning dominated from the baseline and showcased incredible composure, dispatching the top seed in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4.

Mayot simply had no answers for Henning’s aggressive returning and tactical serving, allowing the South African to dictate the pace of the match from the very first game.

Montsi Bows Out in Marathon Semifinal Battle

In the second semifinal of the day, South African wildcard Khololwam Montsi engaged in a massive battle against Bulgaria’s Alexander Donski. Montsi came out firing, taking the first set to the delight of the local crowd. However, Donski, battle-tested from the qualifying draw, clawed his way back into the match.

In a gruelling physical encounter lasting 2 hours and 16 minutes, Donski ultimately outlasted the South African, securing his place in the final with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory. While a heartbreaking loss for Montsi, his run to the semifinals showcased the high calibre of local talent stepping up to challenge international competitors.

The Final Showdown: Henning vs. Donski

Today’s final promises to be a thrilling conclusion to an exceptional week of tennis at the Centurion Challenger II. Henning will now face off against Donski, who has strung together an impressive series of victories since the qualifiers, proving his physical endurance and mental grit in the South African altitude.

What to Watch For: Henning will rely heavily on the energy of the home crowd and his powerful forehand to keep Donski moving. Donski, on the other hand, will need to recover quickly from his punishing three-set semifinal marathon against Montsi in order to silence the local supporters.

About the Rise Centurion Open

The 2026 Centurion Challenger II, officially known as the Rise Centurion Open for sponsorship reasons, is a vital stop on the 2026 ATP Challenger Tour. Played on outdoor hardcourts between June 1 and June 7, the tournament represents a crucial opportunity for players to secure ATP points and break into the upper echelons of the men’s tour.

Hosting ATP Challenger events is a monumental boost for the local sports scene. It allows South African professionals to measure themselves against international standards right in their own backyard, without the added physical and financial burdens of global travel.

All eyes now turn to Centre Court to see if Philip Henning can secure the ultimate hometown victory and etch his name into the Rise Centurion Open history books.

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NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7, 2026 – Doreen Cherop Kibet was Sunday crowned the women’s 21km champion at the Nairobi City Marathon.

Amid a punishing hilly course, Cherop did just enough to beat a field of over 1,000 runners to finish first, clocking 1:09:19.

Following closely, over a minute later, was Sylvia Changeiwo who ran 1:10:05, ahead of third-placed Sharon Cherotich who clocked 1:10:30.

Speaking afterwards, Cherop admitted the race stretched her to ultimate limits.

“The weather was a bit heavy and the course was a bit hilly, at times. Especially after the first 5km…and then from 18km that’s when I built momentum,” the runner explained.

It was Cherop’s second win in just over a month after she clocked 51:06:09 to win the Iten Half Marathon in Iten.

It came almost a month after she finished second at the Kapsabet Half Marathon.

She is hoping to be back on the road soon enough, competing for more honours.

“I do not yet know when next I will be in action. That will be decided by my manager,” Cherop said.

Following her victory, Cherop went home Ksh 150,000 richer compared to Changeiwo and Cherotich who pocketed Ksh 80,000 and Ksh 50,000 respectively.

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