Newell High wins Sport Revolution Mother of all Township Schools Rugby Derbies
RUGBY of a high standard was played when Newell High School lifted the Sport Revolution Mother of all Township Schools Rugby Derbies Cup, by beating KwaZakhele High School 30–0 during the final at Zwide Stadium on Friday.
KwaZakhele, Loyiso, Newell, and Cowan competed. The schools played straight semi-finals in which Loyiso took on their old rivals, KwaZakhele, while Newell locked horns with Cowan.
In the first semi-final, Newell booked themselves a berth in the finals in their 19–5 victory over Cowan.
Newell’s points came courtesy of their fullback, Bukho Monco, right wing, Bukhobethu Nomtshelwana, and number eight, Ndinani Tyuka. Cowan earned their points from the try scored by their left wing, Olwam Mafuta.
In the other semi-final, KwaZakhele beat Loyiso 7–5. KwaZakhele’s points were due to their star eighth-man, Liyema Matutu, and flyhalf, Phumla Vena. Loyiso’s points were produced by their second centre, Siphosethu Mqikela.
In the closely contested losers’ final, Loyiso defeated Cowan 17–12. In the finals, Newell earned a commanding 30–0 victory over KwaZakhele.
Newell’s six unconverted tries were scored by their front ranker, Msimelelo Heleni, right wing, Bukhobethu Nomtshelwana, flank-forward, Anga Yamani, and left wing Ongezwa Magwaca, and Hlombe Jacobs.
In early curtain-raisers, Young Collegians’ u/13 side defeated Spring Rose u/13 19–17, while Collegians u/15 secured a 24–7 triumph over Rose u/15. Newell walked away with a floating trophy, and 25 gold medals, while KwaZakhele settled for silver medals.
All the teams in the tournament received brand new rugby kit, and a ball each.
Sport Revolution Director in Women Sport, Portia Yawa, thanked both Sanlam and Stewarts & Lloyds for making the tournament a huge success.
Shining Stars FC and Dema Development FC are MOFA League champions
MOTHERWELL Football Association (MOFA) finally lowered their 2023/24 league season curtain, with Shining Stars and Dema Development being crowned premier and first division league champions at Motherwell NU 11 and NU 9 Stadiums respectively, on Sunday.
In their last game of the season, Shining Stars defeated Eleven Stars 2–0 at Motherwell NU 11 Stadium. Skipper Vuyolwethu Dlabongo scored the brace of points.
“We took one game at a time,” said Dlabongo when asked about their success. “We were united throughout the season. Our dream has become a reality because we aimed high. Our management, our coaches, Mfundo Mfura Mxokozeli and Mlungisi Lucky Sundu, played a tremendous role for the players.”
“As coaches, we told our boys to stay focused all the way. Too much talking does not help, but the game is won at the field of play. We stressed that they should refrain from abusing drugs.
“We highlighted that education was the key to success and sport was the only way to keep them safe in their community. We have been so patient and our mandate was to collect silverware. We told our players that league is a marathon. If we lose one game, then it was not the end of the world. It was not easy as the previous games had a telling effect on our players.”
Wells Estate side, Dema Development, won the MOFA First Division trophy. Bay Eagles had bad luck on their side as Dema demolished them 3–0 at Motherwell NU 9 Stadium on Sunday.
Other MOFA Premier League results:
FC Angels 2–0 Young Madrid
Black Vultures 0–2 Arsenal FC
Lion City 2–0 Young Romans
Tomorrow Stars 0–1 Lion City
Other MOFA First Division results:
Tomorrow Stars 2–2 Juventus FC
Dema Development 3–3 Camper United
Seven Sundowns SC 2–0 Juventus FC
Liverpool 1–0 Tomorrow Stars
Lion City 2–1 Seven Sundowns Sports Club
Bay Eagles 0–3 Dema Development
