Michaelhouse vs Hilton College (1st Derby)

Michaelhouse vs Hilton College (1st Derby)

2
May
Date
2 May (Saturday)
Time
Sat, 13:00–14:30
Venue
Hilton College, College Avenue
Hilton, South Africa
📝 Useful Information

The Michaelhouse vs Hilton College 1st Derby of the 2026 season is scheduled for Saturday, 2 May 2026. The event will be hosted by Hilton College in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, with the main rugby match traditionally taking place on the iconic Gilfillan Field. 

This fixture is one of South Africa's oldest and most prestigious schoolboy rivalries, dating back to 1904. 

Would you like to know more about accommodation options near Hilton for the derby weekend or the historical win-loss record between these two schools? 

Event Details 
Rivalry Context 
Event Name: Hilton College vs Michaelhouse (1st Derby 2026)
Date: Saturday, 2 May 2026
Location: Hilton College, Hilton, South Africa
Type: Schoolboy sports derby (Rugby, Hockey, and other disciplines)
1st XV Kick-off Time: Typically scheduled for the afternoon, often around 14:45 or 15:00, though specific times for the 2026 fixture should be confirmed closer to the date via the SuperSport Schools app.
SuperSport Schools app
Broadcast: Live streaming is usually available on the SuperSport Schools app.
2025 Results: Hilton College dominated the 2025 season series, winning the first derby 25–20 and the second 29–20.
Upcoming 2nd Derby: The return leg of the 2026 derby will be hosted by Michaelhouse at their Balgowan campus on Saturday, 20 June 2026.
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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