History
Grey has a proud rugby tradition and record which dates back to the 19th century. Traditional school’s we compete against, on an annual basis, are Dale College, Graeme College, Grey College, Queen’s College, Selborne College, St. Andrew’s College, Wynberg High and of late Paul Roos Gymnasium.
The first rugby match was played on the 16 September 1893 against Muir Academy of Uitenhage. During the years 1919 to 1923 Grey played four internationals against Dale, Gill, Kingswood and St Andrew’s. Money for the main field was donated by an Old Grey, Arthur Phillip in 1938 and thus the main field is “The Phillip Field”.
Players who represented the Springboks through the years, Fred Smollan, Fred Turner, Bunny Reid, Peter Allen, Giepie Wentzel (Master), Roy Dryburgh, Mickey Gerber, Wilf Rosenberg, Iain Kirkpatrick, Sean Povey and most recently, Luke Watson. Luke Watson and Mpho Mbiyozo represented the South African seven’s side. Well known television commentators and outstanding players, like Gavin Cowley and Andrew Patterson also graced the Phillip field.
We continue to pick up in the press that many of our Old Boys are representing different provinces in different age groups throughout the year and it is good to see them flying the Grey flag high. Special mention must be made of Michael Catt, Rory Duncan and Luke Watson who captained the England, Free State and Western Province Currie Cup sides respectively in 2007.
Teams
11 x U19 teams
2 x U16 teams
5 x U15 teams
5 x U14 teams
Facilities
4 x rugby fields
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Philip field (main field)
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Pyott field
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Gordon field
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Pollock field
Referee’s
1st XV games are officiated by top Eastern Province referees that are on the National panel. All 2nd, 3rd and u/16A, u/15A and u/14 A are officiated mostly by Union referees. For all other games, staff referees are used.
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