OUR PARTNERSHIPS

DEVELOPING
RUGBY. TOGETHER.

Our growth has been built through partnerships with schools, rugby organisations and communities that share our commitment to creating opportunities for players.

PARTNER WITH US

9

SCHOOLS
SUPPORTED

1000+

PLAYERS
REACHED

38

PROVINCIAL PLAYERS DEVELOPED

14

SA RUGBY PLAYERS DEVELOPED

7

VARSITY CUP PLAYERS DEVELOPED

5+

YEARS OF
IMPACT

OUR HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS

We work closeley with high schools to grow the game, develop players and create clear pathways to provincial and national opportunities.

DF AKADEMIE

Partner Since 2022

A long-standing Up and Under partner competing in the Northern Region League at U16 and U19 level, with U15 and U17 teams participating in the Sevens programme.

100+

PLAYERS REACHED

12 PROVINCIAL PLAYERS

8 SA PLAYERS

FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL

Partner Since 2026

Up and Under’s newest school partnership, establishing U16 and U19 teams for the Northern Region League and U15 and U17 teams for the Sevens programme.

25+

PLAYERS REACHED

0 PROVINCIAL PLAYERS

0 SA PLAYERS

FAIRBAIRN COLLEGE

Partner Since 2023-2025

Up and Under supported Fairbairn College’s girls’ rugby programme from 2023 to 2025, with U16 and U18 teams competing in the Northern Region League during the 2025 season.

50+

PLAYERS REACHED

3 PROVINCIAL PLAYERS

1 SA PLAYERS

EDGEMEAD HIGH SCHOOL

Partner Since 2024-2026

A three-year partnership focused on developing Edgemead’s girls’ rugby programme, with U16 and U19 teams competing in the Northern Region League.

50+

PLAYERS REACHED

1 PROVINCIAL PLAYERS

0 SA PLAYERS

PAROW HIGH SCHOOL

Partner Since 2025

A growing girls’ rugby programme with U16 and U19 teams competing in the Northern Region League, alongside U15 and U17 participation in the Sevens programme.