Swaziland Rugby

Teacher/Coaches with their SOSIRBKitaidFollowing the Teacher/Coaches workshop in Dvokolwako the teachers attending were given sweatshirts donated to the Swaziland Rugby Union by the SOSIRBkitaid Programme

Teachers in action at the Dvokolwako Teacher/Coaches workshopEight teachers attended the Teacher/Coaches workshop held at Dvokolwako High school. The teachers were from schools in and around the town of Dvokolwako.

Mdumiseni Sibanyoni on the attackFollowing the game against Marlborough College, scrum half Mdumiseni Sibanyoni was voted Man of the Match.  Rugby Union President Michael Collinson said Mdumiseni played a marvellous game under very difficult circumstances.  He kept his cool and was solid in defence.

The U/19's on the attack against Marlborough CollegeThe U/19's side were in action again on Sunday against visiting side from the UK, Marlborough College.  The game was played at the Vondo's Rugby club ground in Malkerns.

James Gadbury (L) and Tom Holloway (R) with Rugby Union coach Matthew du PontJames Gadbury and Tom Holloway from the UK flew into Swaziland today to join the development coaching team.  James and Tom will be working with the development coaches at the schools and assisting with the U/19's Elite Squad.

Mhlengi Mgabhi going for the lineFollowing the game against St Josephs College played on Thursday at Malkerns, Mhlengi Mgabhi was voted Man of the Match.  "Mhlengi seemed to be everywhere and his tackling was amazing" said coach Naomi du Pont.

Maqhawe Hlongwane on the attack for the U/19'sThursday saw the Swaziland Rugby Union's U/19's Squad take on visiting team St Josephs College from Ipswich in the UK.  This was the first game for the newly formed U/19's Elite Squad and it was to be a true baptism of fire for the Swazi's.  St Joseph's College who are touring Southern Africa arrived in the country on Wednesday after playing in Middelburg seemed confident and ready for action.

Try time at Bhunya PrimaryThe Wolves Rugby club from Bhunya held a contact Rugby session for two schools playing in the Attie Lombard Rugby Tournament.  Bhunya Primary and Osuthu Methodist Primary hosted the Rugby Union development coaches on Monday.  Bhunya Primary held their contact session at the Bhunya Sports Stadium whilst Osuthu held their sesion at the Osuthu High School sports ground.

Naomi with Mrs Gladness Khumalo head teacher at Sibovu Nazarene PrimaryMr. Zama Dlamini, sports teacher at Sibovu Nazarene PrimaryFollowing a contact coaching session held at the Sibovu Nazarene Primary school, head teacher Mrs. Gladness Khumalo and sports teacher Mr. Zama Dlamini received Rugby balls on behalf of the school as part of the Schools Rugby Development Programme.

Tag Rugby following the Teacher/Coaches coaching session at DvokolwakoDvokolwako High School situated in the town of Dvokolwako hosted a Teacher/Coaches coaching session for teachers from the surrounding schools.  Eight teachers attended the coaching session which covered Rugby basics and Tag Rugby.