{"id":263763,"date":"2025-06-05T10:12:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T08:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/?p=263763"},"modified":"2025-06-05T10:12:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T08:12:35","slug":"frances-baard-rugby-region-dominates-griquas-regional-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/frances-baard-rugby-region-dominates-griquas-regional-championships\/","title":{"rendered":"Frances Baard Rugby Region dominates Griquas Regional Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In two separate tournaments, the for both the U21 men’s and women’s team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Saturday, 31 May, in Calvinia, the Frances Baard Rugby Region’s U21 men’s team achieved a historic feat by winning, back-to-back, the Griquas Regional Championship title for 2025. On 17 May in Kimberley, the Frances Baard women’s team were the winners at the women’s rugby regional tournament.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The U21 men’s team of the Frances Baard Rugby Region in a joyous mood after winning the Griquas Regional Championship on Saturday in Calvinia. Captain Ruben Pienaar is holding the trophy. The team’s Herchelle Britz was announced man of the match in the face-off against Logan. Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Demonstrating exceptional skill, unity and resilience, the young athletes secured their victory in a highly competitive tournament.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In their opening match, they defeated the Fears team from the Van Druten Region with a score of 38 \u2013 24. In this match, Stephan du Toit from Frances Baard was announced Man of the Match. Following this, they faced the tournament hosts and favourites, Logan, and triumphed with a 28 \u2013 10 victory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final was a showcase of dominance against Namakwaland, with Frances Baard winning convincingly (26 \u2013 3) to secure the title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Captain Ruben Pienaar and assistant coach Jonathan Adendorf with a representative of the championship. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Herchelle Britz was announced man of the match in the face-off against Logan. With him is Jonathan Adendorf, assistant coach, and a representative of the event. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Head coach Josef Molale \u2013 along with assistant coaches Vernon Guss, Lawrence Lemmetjies and Jonathan Adendorf \u2013 played a pivotal role in developing the players’ skills, instilling discipline, and fostering a winning mentality. Their strategic guidance and unwavering commitment were instrumental in navigating the challenges of the tournament and ultimately securing the championship.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support from the region’s leadership also played a vital role. Chairman Romeo Syfers and secretary Moira Januarie traveled to Calvinia to cheer on the team, demonstrating their commitment to youth development and rugby excellence within the community. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind the scenes, team manager Roderique Januarie provided crucial leadership and organisation, ensuring the team remained focused and motivated throughout the tournament.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This victory highlights the emerging talent within the Frances Baard region <\/a>and marks a milestone in its rugby history, says Syfers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0 The results of the matches played are:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Namaqua 31 \u2013 5 Pixley ka Seme; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frances Baard 38 \u2013 24 Van Druten; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Namaqua 25 \u2013 3 ZF Mgcawu; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Van Druten 26 \u2013 24 Logan; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pixley ka Seme 10 \u2013 18 ZF Mgcawu; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frances Baard 28 \u2013 10 Logan; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Van Druten 28 \u2013 20 ZF Mgcawu; and <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frances Baard 26 \u2013 3 Namaqua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Frances Baard Rugby Region<\/a> invites local businesses and organisations to support the development of young athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Your partnership can help nurture talent, promote community development, and sustain the region’s rugby excellence,” says Syfers. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n