The wait is almost over! The 2026 U18 Craven Week kicks off on 6 July, bringing together South Africa’s finest schoolboy rugby talent for the country’s most prestigious U18 rugby tournament. Running alongside Craven Week is the U18 Academy Week, providing another exciting platform for emerging players to showcase their skills against the nation’s best. For generations, Craven Week has been the pinnacle of South African school rugby, producing countless international stars and serving as the ultimate stage for players aspiring to higher honours. With provincial pride on the line, fans can expect a week of high-quality rugby, fierce competition and memorable performances from the next generation of South African rugby talent.
FNB U18 Craven Week – 6 to 11 July
Day 1 Fixtures – Monday, 6 July 2026
| Time | Match |
|---|---|
| 09:30 | Boland vs Leopards |
| 11:15 | Free State vs Limpopo Bulls |
| 13:00 | Sharks vs South Western Districts (SWD) |
| 15:30 | Western Province vs Eastern Province |
Day 2 Fixtures – Tuesday, 7 July 2026
| Time | Match |
|---|---|
| 09:30 | Border vs Valke |
| 11:15 | Griquas vs Pumas |
| 13:00 | Western Province XV vs Griffons |
| 15:30 | Blue Bulls vs Lions |
U18 Academy Week 6-11 July
Day 1 Fixtures – Monday, 6 July 2026
Field 1
| Match |
|---|
| Free State vs Griffons |
| Lions XV vs Boland |
| Western Province vs Sharks |
| South Western Districts (SWD) vs Blue Bulls |
| Lions vs Eastern Province |
Field 2
| Match |
|---|
| Griquas vs Border Country Districts |
| Leopards vs LSEN |
| Limpopo Bulls vs Namibia |
| Valke vs Zimbabwe |
| Border vs Pumas |
