From provincial champions to national honours, Up and Under celebrates an outstanding 2026 Youth Week campaign as ten players represented Western Province and seven progressed to the inaugural SA Schools Girls programme.

Four Up and Under Ladies Rugby Academy alumni represented Western Province and Boland at the 2026 SA Rugby U20 Women’s Week, highlighting the impact of long-term player development and the different pathways to success.

Girls’ rugby at school level is often said to be limited — but in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, that perception is being challenged. The 2026 Northern Region Girls Rugby League marks the second consecutive year of structured competition for schoolgirls in the region. This season introduces a significant step forward, expanding from a single division into two dedicated age groups: U16 and U19 . The league, facilitated by Up and Under in its role as custodians of the Weste