Over the past 4 years Glenwood have dominated in Football, beating School 5-0 in 2017. On Saturday the rapidly improving DHS 1st XI took them on with a quiet confidence befitting School’s 152 year history. Battle lines were drawn and at 12h00 on Saturday the game commenced, with a blue wave of energy surging and pressing, suffocating the Glenwood play makers deep in their own...
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The annual Graham ‘Basher’ Downes U12 Sevens festival hosted by Durban High School entered its 3rd year and was another resounding success as teams from across the country competed for the coveted trophy. It was great to welcome Grey College from Bloemfontein who added an extra competitive edge to the tournament. Fixtures started late on Friday afternoon, with all teams experiencing playing “under lights” on the...
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vs St Charles On Saturday 4 September 2018, the DHS 1st XI travelled up to PMB to take on St Charles for their opening fixture of the 2018 season. The game started well for DHS as they enjoyed the majority of possession in the first 5 minutes. St Charles, however, fired into the lead with a well struck free kick from wide. DHS settled again...
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Welcome to Andrew Shedlock! School are delighted to announce that the Shedders Cricket Academy will be opening a new branch and will be using DHS as their new premises. Headed by yet another very successful Old Boy, Andrew Shedlock, Shedders Cricket Academy will be offering private coaching every week day from Monday to Friday, as well as on the weekend on Saturdays and Sundays. Andrew...
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The DHS First XV broke through many barriers this year, achieving and breaking several records which have instilled immense pride once again into all those who follow and support DHS Rugby. Easter Rugby Festival: The First XV was unbeaten at the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival, winning their games against Selborne College, Queen’s College and Dale College. This is the first time since 1995 that a...
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12-9 Win The final game of the DHS 1st XV season took place under lights in a highly combative fixture against one of the top rugby schools in the UK, namely Woodhouse Grove School. It was a game that was defined by the amount of gruesome collisions and proved an excellent fixture for both sides. It also was a grand reminder of the importance of...
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Saturday’s home fixture vs Kearsney proved to be a spectacle of attacking rugby and one that would delight any neutral supporter! But for the rest of us, it was a heart attack affair as the lead shifted multiple times throughout the game, resulting in a few more grey hairs for the DHS faithful. The game was played in great spirits and epitomised what a healthy...
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The DHS 1st XV ran out 24-14 victors on their Founders Day against Westville Boys High School, ending a 7-year drought of results on this day. It was a match that lacked for rhythm and was littered with penalties, with both teams struggling to maintain a firm grip on proceedings. With DHS having won the earlier fixture in the season 60-10, it...
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It is not often you get to face a once in a generation team, a fate that has plagued every KZN team this year. Although the DHS team never lacked for effort, they were completely outclassed in a result that was always going to be a reality if we didn’t execute our game-plan effectively. The final score saw Glenwood run away 55-12 victors and make...
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We are very pleased to announce that the following Durban High School Boys have been selected for KZN Rugby: Sharks U18 Craven Week Team: Celimpilo Gumede Mthokozisi Gumede Lwandile Menze Asande Mnguni Sharks U18 Academy Week Team: Jaydian Cedares Mcneil Jenner Taariq Kruger Shakur La Douce Marcel Nel Stoney Stenekamp In addition, 1st XV Rugby Coach and Head of Rugby at DHS, Mr Scott Mathie,...
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