The second leg of Johannesburg’s Fiercest Schoolboy Derby, the Jeppe High School for Boys vs King Edward VII School double-header, takes place at KES on Saturday, 31 July. The 1st team hockey match begins at 11:15 am, followed by the 1st team rugby clash at 2 pm.

A Rivalry Like No Other

This fixture is widely regarded as Johannesburg’s biggest schoolboy derby, and one of the most significant in South Africa. The rivalry stretches back over 90 years, with KES historically dominant, but Jeppe enjoying greater success in recent times.

Rugby History

• First clash: 1935
• Total matches: 101 played, Saturday marks the 102nd
• Record: KES 63 wins, Jeppe 33 wins, 6 draws
• Recent form: Jeppe has won 6 of the last 10 encounters

Last 10 Rugby Results:

• 2019: Jeppe 25 – KES 7
• 2022: KES 27 – Jeppe 26
• 2022: KES 19 – Jeppe 16
• 2023: KES 23 – Jeppe 20
• 2023: Jeppe 41 – KES 31
• 2024: KES 38 – Jeppe 28
• 2024: Jeppe 25 – KES 13
• 2025: Jeppe 37 – KES 28
• 2025: Jeppe 39 – KES 31
• 2026: Jeppe 31 – KES 24

Hockey History

• First clash: 1960
• Total matches: 68 played
• Record: Jeppe 32 wins, KES 17 wins, 19 draws
• Recent form: Jeppe has won 8 of the last 10 encounters

Last 10 Hockey Results:

• 2021: Jeppe 4 – KES 2
• 2022: Jeppe 2 – KES 0
• 2022: Jeppe 2 – KES 0
• 2023: Jeppe 3 – KES 1
• 2023: Jeppe 6 – KES 0
• 2024: Jeppe 3 – KES 2
• 2024: KES 3 – Jeppe 2
• 2025: Jeppe 4 – KES 2
• 2025: Jeppe 4 – KES 1
• 2026: KES 1 – Jeppe 0

Crowd & Logistics

A capacity crowd is expected at KES on Saturday. Attendees are advised to arrive early and, where possible, make use of e-hailing services, as parking around the school is extremely limited.

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