

ABOUT US
Since established in December 2020, our passionate group of coaches have been on the front foot of the development of female and youth rugby within local communities in and around Cape Town.
The following principles are applied to develop and improve set ups:
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Promoting Participation
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Tutoring Talent
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Organising Opportunities
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Currently Up and Under is the leading youth female rugby developer in Cape Town. We are privileged and honored to be the preferred service provider for the development and growth of youth female rugby development at the following schools:
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Hoërskool DF Malan
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Fairbairn College
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Edgmead High School
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Bellville Primary School
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Totius Primary School
We are also partnered with Up and Under Rugby Club, Western Province RFU and TAG Rugby Association.
Through our services we have trained and upskilled over 300+ new female rugby players and coaches, opening doors for bright career long-term opportunities.

By hosting regular events such as Coaching Clinics, Tournaments and Festivals, we promote the necessary opportunities and exposure for every participating individual.
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We are excited to do our part in shaping a sustainable future for our youth in rugby.


OUR PURPOSE
“Developing future rugby players and coaches”
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We believe in the holistic development of each individual, that carries strong values of teamwork and leadership skills. Whether as a player or as a coach our value based development system will produce the future of South African women's rugby as strong and independent leaders.
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Inspired by our title sponsor, Care Dynamics, we have adopted the responsibility of "CARE" as our core purpose value for 2023.
Through activity and continuously displaying care in our own set ups for our players and reaching out to communities, organizations and individuals who are in need of that extra bit of care, we exercise our values.

THE FOUNDER

Viaan Jonker
Founder, Director, CEO
A young rugby player and coach turned entrepreneur to pursue a dream to make rugby coaching accessible for all. Providing opportunities for our future players and coaches.
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"Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to achieve their dreams. If I could at least change that one person's life, that would be the day I realise I'm achieving mine."
Education:
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ETA College Stellenbosch (2018-2020)
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Stellenbosch Rugby Academy (2018-2019)
Certifications:
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Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management
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National Certificate Sport, Recreation and Fitness Management (ETA College Stellenbosch)