Jesse Kriel U11 & U13 Rugby Festival

Name: Jesse Kriel U11 & U13 Rugby Festival
Start: 2026-04-01
Location: Maritzburg College, 51 College Rd, Pelham

Apr

Date

1 Apr (Wednesday)

Time

Wed 1 – Sat 4 Apr

Venue

Maritzburg College, 51 College Rd, Pelham

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

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📝 Useful Information

The Jesse Kriel U11 & U13 Rugby Festival is an annual youth sports event held at Maritzburg College in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Named after the Springbok star and Old Collegian Jesse Kriel, it replaced the former Skonk Nicholson Junior Rugby Festival to showcase primary school talent.

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Event Details (2026)

Historical Context

•Event Name: Jesse Kriel U11 & U13 Rugby Festival

•Date(s) & Time(s): 1 April – 4 April 2026

•Event Location: Maritzburg College, 51 College Road, Pietermaritzburg (specifically on the Goldstone's, Snow's, and Barns' fields)

•Type: Youth Rugby Festival (U11 and U13 age groups)

•Description: The festival features approximately 18 schools and over 1,000 players from across the country. It is designed to foster sportsmanship and passion for the game, with matches often streamed live on SuperSport Schools.

•SuperSport Schools

•Cost/Tickets: Entry for spectators is typically open to the public; specific ticket prices (if any) are usually handled at the gate.

•Website: Maritzburg College Upcoming Events

•Maritzburg College Upcoming Events

•Inaugural Event: The first-ever festival under this name took place from 17–19 April 2025.

•Ambassador: Jesse Kriel (OC 2012) serves as the event's patron, highlighting the school's role in his journey to winning back-to-back Rugby World Cups.

Updated at 23 Mar 2026