Try GOLD - Free
George Rugby Club rebuilds with pride
George Herald
|December 11, 2025
One of George's oldest rugby institutions is gearing up for a spirited revival.
The George Rugby Club (GRC), founded in 1883 and now standing 142 years strong, has survived wars, recessions, relocations and the changing tides of club rugby.
And despite a challenging 2025 season on the scoreboard, the green shoots of renewal are unmistakable.
Club president Jacques van Reenen says the year has brought tough results, but real hope. "We've had a large intake of new, young players who were thrown straight into the trenches," he explains. "They gained invaluable experience and have already become central to the growth and future direction of the club."
A highlight was the club's third team, a vibrant mix of youthful talent and experienced hands, who proudly lifted the 2025 Challenger Cup - a major morale booster for the GRC family.
This story is from the December 11, 2025 edition of George Herald.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM George Herald
George Herald
Dinamiet-meisies skitter in Oudtshoorn
Die 340-meisiestoutrekspan van George het hul staal gewys en 'n uitstekende tweede plek uit vyf spanne tydens die Wesbank-naweek in Oudtshoorn behaal.
1 min
February 12, 2026
George Herald
Evergreens wys talent
\"Ek is tevrede met die spelers se vertoning in Saterdagaand se wedstryd teen die gedugte Bolandse klubkampioenspan, Villagers Worcester.
2 mins
February 12, 2026
George Herald
What school didn't mean to teach me
When I chose my subjects, I thought I was choosing a future.
1 mins
February 12, 2026
George Herald
Oakdale - enige seun se droom
Hoër Landbouskool Oakdale in Riversdal is bekend vir die waardevolle insette wat hierdie tradisieryke hoërskool oor die periode van vyf jaar in die lewens van leerders belê.
2 mins
February 12, 2026
George Herald
Van tronkvoëls tot stasiekatte:
Pacs-polisie se beskermengel
2 mins
February 12, 2026
George Herald
Hoërskool Outeniqua blink uit by Solidariteit-toekenningsaand
Hoërskool Outeniqua het by Solidariteit Skoleondersteuningsentrum (SOS) se toekenningsaand op Vrydag 6 Februarie uitgeblink as die enigste skool uit die Eden en Sentraal-Karoo wat erkenning vir akademiese prestasies ontvang het.
1 min
February 12, 2026
George Herald
Crusaders verloor taai geveg
As twee swaargewigte mekaar in 'n bokskryt aandurf, gaan die bloed spat.
1 mins
February 12, 2026
George Herald
Dias Museum celebrates 37 years
On Friday 6 February, the Bartolomeu Dias Museum hosted its annual celebration of is official opening 37 years ago.
1 min
February 12, 2026
George Herald
Potgieter stel boek bekend
Dr.
1 min
February 12, 2026
George Herald
Excellence, legacy and inspiration at Eden Sport Awards
In a deeply moving moment at the Eden Sport Awards, on what would have been his 47th birthday, the late rugby player, Bevin Fortuin, was awarded a certificate for the Eden Sport Council's Honour Roll.
2 mins
February 12, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size