Squash / Hockey / Cross Country / Netball / Touch Rugby / Water Polo / Dance
Squash
SA Top Schools Squash Tournament
We would like to extend our best wishes to the following RGHS Squash players: Morgan Hunter (Grade 12), Isla Barbour (Grade 12), Tara Neville-Smyly (Grade 11), Emma Hilton (Grade 10), Leila King (Grade 9) and Genevieve Lang (Grade 8), who will be competing in the upcoming SA Top Schools Tournament, taking place at Epworth High School for Girls in Pietermaritzburg from 7–10 August 2025.
We are incredibly proud of their hard work, commitment, and dedication to the sport, and we know they will represent Rustenburg with excellence, integrity, and determination.
Good luck, team – we are behind you all the way!
Squash League Results
The second squash league match of Term 3 took place on Monday, 4 August, with RGHS A facing Rondebosch Boys’ High School and RGHS 2 going up against the Villages Invitation Team.
Both RGHS teams rose to the challenge, displaying impressive determination, skill, and teamwork throughout their matches. While the results didn’t go in our favour this time, the players left everything on the court and represented RGHS with pride.
We are incredibly proud of their efforts and commend them for their positive spirit and unwavering sportsmanship. We look forward to watching their continued growth and progress as the league season unfolds.
See results below:
| RGHS A | RBHS A | Score |
| Tara Neville-Smyly | Player 1 | 0-3 |
| Genevieve Lang | Player 2 | 0-3 |
| Morgan Hunter | Player 3 | 0-3 |
| Emma Hilton | Player 3 | 0-3 |
| Bonus Points | 0-2 | |
| Score | Lost 14-0 |
| RGHS B | Villages Invitation team | Score |
| Grace Bowley | Player 1 | 1-3 |
| Lucy Hilton | Player 2 | 0-3 |
| Meg Bowley | Player 3 | 1-3 |
| Abi McKay | Player 3 | 3-0 |
| Bonus Points | 0-2 | |
| Score | Lost 11-5 |
Hockey
Hockey vs Parel Vallei
For the first time in 2 years, the derby match against Parel Vallei was not interrupted by rain. We welcomed our neighbours from Somerset West on a chilly weekend. With 11 matches scheduled over the two days, this is the biggest fixture on the calendar, featuring every hockey player in the school.
A big congratulations must go to the coaching staff for admirably managing such a big fixture with aplomb.
Results below:
| DATE | TEAM | OPPONENT | RESULT | SCORERS |
| 1 August 2025 | RGHS U14A | Parel Vallei U14A | Lost 0-3 | |
| 1 August 2025 | RGHS U14B | Parel Vallei U14B | Drew 0-0 | |
| 2 August 2025 | RGHS U14C | Parel Vallei U14C | Won 2-1 | Paige Edwards & Sarah Faria |
| 1 August 2025 | RGHS U16A | Parel Vallei U16A | Drew 0-0 | |
| 2 August 2025 | RGHS U16B | Parel Vallei U16B | Drew 1-1 | Nina McDiarmid |
| 2 August 2025 | RGHS U16C | Parel Vallei U16C | Lost 0-4 | |
| 2 August 2025 | RGHS U16D | Parel Vallei U16D | Lost 0-1 | |
| 2 August 2025 | RGHS U16E | Parel Vallei U16E | Won 3-0 | Saamia Gaffoor x 2 & Hannah Laughton |
| 1 August 2025 | RGHS U19A | Parel Vallei U19A | Drew 0-0 | |
| 2 August 2025 | RGHS U19B | Parel Vallei U19B | Won 3-0 | Jessica Munro x 2 & Hayden Hatfield |
| 1 August 2025 | RGHS U19C | Parel Vallei U19C | Won 2-1 | Isla Barbour & Abi McKay |
Played 11 | Won 4 | Drew 4 | Lost 3 | Goals Scored 11 | Goals Conceded 11
Challengers’ Cup
For the third year running, the U19A team has qualified and been recognised as one of the top 25 teams in South Africa. As a result of this, the team will be playing in the Challengers’ Cup tournament held in Paarl from 7-10 August. We wish the team all the very best against the best teams in the country.
Fixtures:
Thursday 7 August:
- 19h00 vs Fairmont (HMS La Rochelle)
Friday 8 August:
- 13h30 vs Parel Vallei (HMS La Rochelle)
- 17h00 vs St Mary’s Waverley (HMS La Rochelle)
Saturday 9 August:
- 08h00 vs St Cyprian’s (HMS Paarl)
- 12h00 vs Garsfontein (HMS Paarl)
- The play-off matches will be determined by our log position. These will be communicated via the school’s Instagram page on Saturday afternoon.
Cross Country
On Wednesday, 30 July, our runners braved the elements at the Zonal Cross Country Trials hosted by Fish Hoek High School. Despite a biting chill and gale-force winds brought on by a cold front, the spirit of the event remained high. For safety reasons, organisers were compelled to adjust the course, but the enthusiasm never wavered.
The atmosphere was electric, with Fish Hoek students lining the course and finish line, cheering for all competitors in a true display of sportsmanship.
Congratulations to the following 18 Rustenburg athletes who qualified for the Southern Zone Team and will go on to compete at the Cape Metro Championships on 16 August 2025 in Bellville:
- Abyggael Kew
- Ella Gardner
- Ellen Hodgkinson
- Eva Van Der Westhuizen
- Gemma Blackburn
- Haniyah Hassiem
- Imani Magotsi
- Katelyn Meiring
- Leeya Israel
- Leila Van Der Westhuizen
- Lily Irish
- Mila Cheary
- Phillipa Du Toit
- Rachel Agar
- Scarlett Mackness
- Sienna Malan
- Sofia Fiasconaro
- Tamryn Van Aswegen
Netball
On Friday, 1 August, all our netball teams travelled to Parel Vallei for an exciting netball derby. It was a perfect sunny winter’s day. The afternoon began with a beautiful opening ceremony, where the spirit of the derby was highlighted: the focus was on building relationships and fostering sportsmanship rather than just winning or losing.
Our Rustenburg teams showed great heart throughout the day, giving their best against strong opposition. While it was a tough day in terms of results, the players remained positive and resolute, embracing the challenge as an opportunity to develop their skills and teamwork.
The match results were as follows:
| TEAM | RESULT | WINNER |
| U14A | 28-5 | Parel Vallei |
| U14B | 34-2 | Parel Vallei |
| U14C | 19-7 | Parel Vallei |
| U14D | 18-1 | Parel Vallei |
| U15A | 40-3 | Parel Vallei |
| U15B | 35-3 | Parel Vallei |
| U16A | 29-11 | Parel Vallei |
| U16B | 45-4 | Parel Vallei |
| U17A | 40-4 | Parel Vallei |
| U19A | 42-12 | Parel Vallei |
Touch Rugby
Our Touch Rugby superstar and vice-captain, Amelie Visser (Grade 11), represented the U18 TouchBoks in Ireland from 31 July to 3 August. Amelie was named as the co-captain of the team, a very prestigious recognition of her contribution to Touch Rugby, both at school and on the international stage. The team performed admirably, narrowly losing 8-9 to France in the semi-final. With a shot at the “dirty gold” against Wales, the South African team was excellent, rounding off an impressive showing at the tournament with a 7-6 win over the Welsh, earning them a 3rd place finish.
Congratulations, Amelie. We are extremely proud of you.
Water Polo
Olivia Figaji and Jade Jarvis (Grade 11s) have been drafted into the inaugural SA Waterpolo (SAWP) Winter Series Tournament, taking place in Gqeberha this month. Olivia Nejthardt (Grade 11) was also drafted but unfortunately is unable to participate due to injury. Congratulations!
Alumnae News
Congratulations to Jodie Blows (E’23), who was the captain of the indoor hockey first team in 2022 and 2023, on her selection to the senior national indoor hockey squad. This squad is made up of the top 32 indoor hockey players in South Africa.
Dance
Hannah October (Grade 11) and her dance partner delivered an outstanding performance at the SADTA Dance Competition held at Curro Brackenfell on 19 July, securing 1st place in the Youth Latin Champ sections.
We are also proud to share that the duo has been selected to represent the Western Cape at the upcoming 3rd League competition, taking place in Bloemfontein over the weekend of 8–9 August.
We wish them the very best as they continue to dance their way to success!
