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Casey O’Brien putting in the effort on defense against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Jane Waters clears the ball from the base of the ruck. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Linda Djougang uses her strength to crash into the firm Scottish defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Francois Botha (left), who came second in the U23 Junior category as well as the 80kg senior category of the 2019 IBFF Mr Universe completion, alongside his proud father, Johan Botha with his two trophies. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Hannah Heskin looks to break a Tullow RFC tackle on the wing, while coach Eddie Fallon shouts orders from the sideline. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

A good run from Wicklow RFC is shut down by DCU’s cover defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Hannah Smith is stopped on a powerful run by some solid Irish defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Emma Wassell scoring for Scotland against Ireland. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Eimear Corri on another break for DCU, with a number of players in support. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kate Farrell McCabe side steps a Wicklow defender and attempts to make a few more meters before she is brought down. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Eimear Corri and Hannah Heskin are unable to stop Tullow RFC from scoring out wide. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The founders, sponsors and players of the Lakhenathi United FC pose together resplendent in their new kit from KFC. Bloss Murray (Back left), Unati Snam (co-founder, second from left), Themba Faltein (coach, third from left), Mandelake Klaas (co-founder, third from right) Simthobele Twani (coach, back right), Darryl van der Berg (KFC Assistant marketing manager, kneels no left), Aimee de la Harpe (KFC Marketing Manager, kneeling right). Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The 20th annual Makana Brick Nite Race was well supported by a large number of runners, joggers, walker and even a few crawlers, as Makana Brick celebrated its 25th year. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kingswood’s flyhalf slots a penalty kick while his scrum half looks on. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Aoife Doyle looks for support while being tackled by Scotland. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Zoe Valentine drags down the Tullow RFC attack. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Jane Waters is committed on defense, tracking back to make a strong cover tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Lindsay Peat looks to run over a Scottish defender. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Maeve Donohue makes a desperate dive to stop a brilliant run from Tullow RFC, connecting with an ankle tap. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Hannah Heskin crashes the ball up in the centers, drawing in as many defenders as possible. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Maeve Donohue helps Casey O’Brien make a big tackle against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Zoe Valentine competes at the lineout for DCU against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Eimear Corri brushes off a poor tackle from Wicklow, as she looks to add to her try tally. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kirara Kasahara was full of running from fullback against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

A perfect pass from the ruck for Wicklow’s scrum half. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The Lakenati players, lead by Mandelake Klaas (right) warm up for their practice after receiving their kit from KFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Jane Waters takes a big hit after a sniping run from the base of the ruck. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Brumbies Centre Athi Mfazwe avoiding the tackle of Mnoneli Mgquli. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Eimear Corri had the last word on the scoreboard against Wicklow RFC, as she crossed over in the corner in the last minute of the match. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Hilton College and St George’s (Zimbabwe) locked horns in the opening clash of the Kingswood College 125 First Team Rugby Festival. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The first annual Kilted Mile run at St Andrew’s College gets underway, with students and family members getting off to a good start.

The Vukani Stallions performed well in the Fabian Juries Community Fun Day rugby tournament, challenging Cellotape in the semi-final. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Nikki Gibson is stopped by two Tullow RFC defenders. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Ciara Griffin lines up Rhona Lloyd with a powerful carry. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The Wicklow backline was on fire against DCU, finding and exploiting small gaps. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The powerhouse of Kearsney goes on a bulldozing run against Kingswood. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kingswood look to recycle possession against Kearsney. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Casey O’Brien crashes over the tryline for DCU against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

S. Smyth making a run up the wing with Hannah Heskin in support. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Eimear Corri bursts through a tackle on the wing. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kingswood’s outside Centre lines up two Kearsney defenders on another powerful run. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Team Underdogs start their obstacle course run as part of the Grahamstown Games.

Katie O’Brien is wrapped up by the Wicklow defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kathryn Dane clears the ball out of the back of an Irish ruck against Scotland. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kate Farrell McCabe hangs on to a Wicklow runner, slowing her down enough to stop the attack. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Aine McGroarty tries to reel in the Railway flanker with some good cover defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Daniel Berndt negotiates a change of pace on his way to his 97 runs for the Rhodes SHrews against Manley Flats. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kate Farrell McCabe tries to get away from one tackler as another Wicklow defender lines her up for a big hit. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Wicklow are awarded a controversial try, as the ball was knocked on in the process of grounding. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Both DCU and Tullow RFC made a number of strong breaks against equally strong defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Terri-Lyn Penney crosses the finish line of the Makana Brick Nite Race. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Sophie Kilburn on the attack for DCU against Wicklow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Scotland are stopped by some strong Irish defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Students from the Rhodes University Human Kinetics and Ergonomics (HKE) department provide a demonstration of the types of activities encouraged at the centre. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The 20th annual Makana Brick Nite Race was well supported by a large number of runners, joggers, walker and even a few crawlers, as Makana Brick celebrated its 25th year. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Aine McGroarty makes a strong run on the outside of the Wicklow defenders. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The windy conditions forced both sets of kickers to have a support player holding the ball before a conversion attempt. Here, Hannah Heskin looks on as Leah Reilly attempts the conversion. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Nikki Gibson crashing the ball up for DCU. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Tullow RFC’s flyhalf was in fine form with the boot, converting three of their four tries against DCU. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Niamh Tester of DCU puts a massive hit on a Tullow attacker. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Angus Curtis dives over the line for Ulster’s third try against the Kings on the stroke of full time.

The cyclists set off for their 25km cycle challenge as part of the Grahamstown Games

Both DCU and Tullow RFC made a number of strong breaks against equally strong defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Wicklow are stopped agonizingly close the the DCU tryline. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

DCU used their tactical kicking game well against Railway, finding a lot of open space behind the defenders and chasing hard. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly scores one of DCU’s six tries against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Eimear Corri tracks down Tullow RFC’s wing, shutting down a spectacular break. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly converted three of her side’s six tries against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Stephen Penney crosses the finish line of the Makana Brick Nite Race. Photom Stephen Kisbey-Green

Nichola Fryday leads the attack for Ireland against Scotland. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Eimear Corri on a break out wide against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kate Farrell McCabe attempts to make a few more meters before she is brought down. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Scotland look to crash the ball up against Ireland, being stopped just short of the try line. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

One of the four-legged competitors, Basil, finishes the Makana Brick Nite Race. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Hannah Heskin on her way to score one of DCU’ 7 tries against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Lucinda Kinghan is unable to get passed her opposite number against Wicklow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The Grahamstown Games runners set off for their first 5km lap of their relay race

Scrum time for Ireland and Scotland at Energia Park. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The winger from St George’s (Zimbabwe) runs over one Hilton’s defenders on his way up the touch line. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

St George’s (Zimbabwe) attempt to stop the Hilton attack on day one of the Kingswood College 125 First Team Rugby Festival. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Casey O’Brien looks to step to hit the soft shoulder of the defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Louise McCleery putting in a big hit on defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kinsey-Green

Hannah Heskin looks to swing the ball out wide. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Nikki Gibson takes the ball into contact from a high ball. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Wicklow’s passing was on point against DCU. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Clint Tessendorf with his son, the youngest ever finisher of the kilted mile, Jack Tessendorf.

Nikki Gibson is hit high as she attempts to make meters against Wicklow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Katie O’Brien tucks the ball in for a big carry. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Old Belvedere RFC on the attack against DCU. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly on the attack for DCU against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Maeve Donohue looks to offload the ball after a powerful break against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Wicklow are awarded a controversial try, as the ball was knocked on in the process of grounding. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Jade Konkel offloads the ball in the tackle, just meters away from the try line against Ireland. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly converted three of her side’s six tries against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly converted three of her side’s six tries against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Ireland looking to break through the Scottish defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Helen Nelson kicks for touch after being awarded a penalty against Ireland. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

It was a very difficult day for kicking between Wicklow RFC and DCU, with all but one kick going wide of the posts. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly looks to get her arms free to pass the ball out of a two-on-one tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The 20th annual Makana Brick Nite Race was well supported by a large number of runners, joggers, walker and even a few crawlers, as Makana Brick celebrated its 25th year. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Sene Naoupu pulls out of a tackle on Chloe Rollie, after Rollie started ducking. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Six SAI making good meters against the Tyantyi Rangers before being tackled. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Both DCU and Tullow RFC made a number of strong breaks against equally strong defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The Executive Mayor of Makana, Mzukise Mphahlwa (left) along with the MEC for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Bulelwa Tunyiswa (middle) and the President of the Eastern Cape Sports Council, Mkhulili Magada (right) display the plaque displayed outside the Saarah Baartman District Academy of Sport building in Joza at its official opening. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Currie Park Rebels displayed a great passing game against the Hooggenoeg White Bulls

Ulster‘s Stuart McCloskey charges forward into resolute Kings defence.

The Irish backline lined up, ready for the ball to come out of the scrum. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly kicks the conversion after Aine McGroarty’s try. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The Ghost Town Lions clashes with the Tyantyi Rangers in their semi final to reach their third consecutive final. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

it was not only humans that took to the 8km route, with four-legged friends also taking on the Makana Brick Nite Race Challenge. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kirara Kasahara offloads they ball in a tackle, despite being hit high. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Allister du Blocq playing a textbook sweep for the Shrews against Manley Flats. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Zoe Valentine helping out her teammate in making a big tackle against Railway. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly scything through the Tullow RFC defense on her way to scoring one of DCU’s six tries. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Sophie Kilburn channeling her inner Kobe (RIP) as she passes the ball down from the lineout. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Lucinda Kinghan goes over the ball in attempt to make the steal at the breakdown. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The Southern Kings on the attack against Ulster

DCU started off 2020 with a convincing 46-14 victory over Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Louise McCleery makes a run from the back of a ruck against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Eimear Corri bursts over a defender in the corner, on her way to score her first try against Wicklow. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly lines up the conversion attempt. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The Ghost Town Lions running a strong attack against the Vergenoeg Eagles. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

DCU LRFC on the attack against Tullow RFC on Sunday 26 January 2020. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly is tackled high over the touch line by a Tullow RFC defender. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Australian captain, Michael Hooper (left), and head coach Michael Cheika address the media after their Rugby Championship encounter with the Springboks in Port Elizabeth in 2018. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

on the run against Wicklow. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Helen Nelson puts boot to ball against Ireland, attempting to capitalize on the space behind Ireland’s rush defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Hilton’s outside Centre was on fire against St George’s (Zimbabwe) as he ran in a brilliant solo try. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Maeve Donohue on the attack against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly making a break against Tullow RFC, before offloading the ball to her captain Hannah Heskin, who would go on to score a try. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Star of Hope’s Prop Siyabulela Silingela attempting to halt a run by Athi Mfazwe. Lock Monray Evans coming close to assist Athi Mfazwe. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Ciara Griffin is stopped just short of scoring against Scotland. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Sophie Kilburn crashes the ball up against Tullamore. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Jane Waters squares up her opposite number before she is able to get the ball out of the back of the scrum. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Lucinda Kinghan makes a strong tackle against Wicklow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The 20th annual Makana Brick Nite Race was well supported by a large number of runners, joggers, walker and even a few crawlers, as Makana Brick celebrated its 25th year. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Pieter Schultz crashes the ball up for the Kings against the Dragons. Photo Stephen Kisbey-Green

Both DCU and Tullow fought hard in the scrums on Sunday, with neither team able to gain ascendency in the scrums. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Wicklow looked to offload the ball at every opportunity against DCU. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Mairi McDonald looks to clear the ball out of the ruck. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Forwards from the Fingo Villagers compete against the Ghost Town Lions at lineout time. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Scotland making a long and powerful run against Ireland. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Claire Kealy crashes the ball up for DCU into some solid defense by Wicklow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Aine McGroarty touches down for DCU against Railway. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly makes another break to set up Eimear Corri for the try. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Nikki Gibson on a breakaway run against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Sophie Kilburn draws in two defenders before being tackled. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Ulster‘s Stuart McCloskey charges forward into resolute Kings defence.

Evie Tonkin attracts the attention of four Irish defenders while making a strong run. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Lauren Delaney looks on as Ireland look to secure the ball at the scrum. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

It was a very difficult day for kicking between Wicklow RFC and DCU, with all but one kick going wide of the posts. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly lines up the conversion. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Nikki Gibson shows skill with a one handed pass to Kirara Kirasha. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Irish Rugby on the attack against Scotland. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Zoe Valentine helping out her teammate in making a big tackle against Railway. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

One of the powerful forwards from the Vergenoeg Eagles making a run against the Vukani Stallions. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Hannah Heskin repositions herself in order to make a tackle against Tullamore. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Zoe Valentine looks to offload in the tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Claire Kealy crashes the ball up for DCU into some solid defense by Wicklow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Eimear Corri brushes off a strong tackle attempt en route to the tryline. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Yaw Penxe with a superb catch after Ulster put up an Up-and-Under.

Irish rugby in the attack against Scotland. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Scotland are tracked down after a brilliant break. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The DCU forwards team up to slow down Wicklow’s powerful runners. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

DCU on the attack against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Mairi McDonald clearing the ball out of the back of a ruck against Ireland. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kirara Kasahara is taken out of play by some brilliant Tullow RFC cover defense, agonizingly close to the try line. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Sean McQuillan plays a cut shot during the Shrews versus Manley Flats Game at Bushman’s field. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Old Belvedere RFC on the attack against DCU. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Old Belvedere’s back line looks on as the teams set for a scrum. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Eimear Corri makes a good cover tackle to halt Tullow’s run. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly converged three of her side’s six tries against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Brumbies Fullback Duanne Brown getting ready to pass the ball to captain and scrum half Unathi Kongwana. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kirara Kasahara looks to hand off Tullow RFC’s wing on her way to the try line, being stopped just short by some great cover defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Eimear Corri protecting the ball as she tries to fend off the defence. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

DCU on the attack against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Hilton College looked strong against St George’s (Zimbabwe) early on in the Kingswood College 125 First Team Rugby Festival, as they attacked the space with passion and determination. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Scotland look to crash the ball up against Ireland, being stopped just short of the try line. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

A good run from DCU’s S. Smyth is halted by Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Two of the ladies that completed the kilted mile on Saturday 22 September, Sally Price-Smith (left) and Marion Taylor.

Scotland on the attack against Ireland. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

A member of the community making use of the gym equipment at the new sports Centre that forms part of the Saarah Baartman District Academy of Sport. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Louise McCleery is surrounded by defenders while trying to make a break up the wing. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The Southern Kings on the attack against Ulster in Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday 16 September, 2018.

Casey O’Brien and Hannah Heskin team up on defense against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Hannah Heskin offloads the ball to a teammate against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The Campbell family crossing the finish line. Murray Campbell (left) from St Andrew’s, leads the pack with his sister, Emily (middle left), close behind, while his mother, Catherine (middle right), and father, Alastair, closed out the family run.

Sophie Kilburn is stopped in a massive tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Ireland celebrate their first win of the 2020 6 Nations season. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Nikki Gibson looks to bring down a strong run from Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Scotland making a long and powerful run against Ireland. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly gives the kick everything she’s got. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Nikki Gibson on a run against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

A brilliant run from Hannah Heskin is stopped by some equally brilliant Wicklow cover defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Tienie Burger (Kings) lines up Matthew Screech on attack, looking to power through the Dragons defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Wicklow powering over the line for the match-winning try. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Daniel Cunnama, second place finisher, looks relaxed as he crosses the Makana Brick Nite Race finish line. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Louise McCleery and Leah Reilly defend against Tullow RFC, shutting down a strong attack. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Ireland celebrate their first win of the 2020 6 Nations season, as Scotland regroup after a close match. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Louise McCleery runs around the outside of Old Belvedere RFC’s cover defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

JC Astle of the Kings takes down Adam Warren of the Dragons as he attempts to get around him. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The overall winner of the Makana Brick Nite race, Lubabalo Bokuva, crossing the finish line on Wednesday 6 March. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Aimee de la Harpe, from KFC in Port Elizabeth, hands out the jerseys to the children from Lakenati United FC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Nikki Gibson attempts to break the Wicklow tackle after making a good steal on her own line. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The opening round 6 Nations clash between Ireland and Scotland was full of massive collisions. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Tullow RFC scoring one of their tries against DCU LRFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Brumbies Centre Athi Mfazwe attempting to charge down the kick from Star of Hope scrumhalf Siphosethu Mhlahlela. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Michael Makase of the Isuzu Southern Kings lines up a counter attack against the Dragons. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Francois Botha, who came second in the U23 Junior category as well as the 80kg Senior category of the 2019 IBFF Mr Universe completion, with his two trophies. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Jane Waters helps mouth a DCU teammate to stop a powerful Wicklow run. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

St George’s (Zimbabwe) competes for the ball in the air at lineout time on day one of Kingswood’s Rugby Festival. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Scotland bash their way closer to Ireland’s tryline. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Louise McCleery looks to defend around the scrum, as Tullow RFC clear the ball out the back. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kingswood’s flanker leaves Kearsney defenders in his dust as he sprints up the touch line on day one of the Kingswood College 125 First Team Rugby Festival. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

DCU tackling Old Belvedere RFC in the centers. Photom Stephen Kisbey-Green

Casey O’Brien looks to spread the ball wide against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kirara Kasahara eyeing up the Wicklow defense, deciding which way to step. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Hilton College showed their set piece dominance on the opening day of Kingswood’s Rugby Festival. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly slots they conversion for DCU. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Lindsay Peat charges forward for Ireland against Scotland. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Eben Etzebeth on the attack against Australia in the Rugby Championship in 2018, looking to pass the ball wide to exploit the overlap. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

DCU attempt to pass the wide against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kingswood College’s fullback looks on as Kearsney looks to build an attack in the Kingswood College 125 First Team Rugby Festival. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kate Farrell McCabe is hit low by a Wicklow defender as another defender looks to secure the ball in the tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

A perfect pass from Kingswood’s scrum half against Kearsney. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Aine McGroarty and Casey O’Brien shut down a strong run from Wicklow. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

After a hard-fought match, DCU LRFC took home a 36-26 victory over Tullow RFC. Both teams played a fast-paced, exciting brand of rugby. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Eimear Corri dots the ball down in the corner for her second try against Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kate Farrell McCabe brushes off a Wicklow tackler in an effective run. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Nikki Gibson makes a brilliant break against Tullamore, while playing out of position in the centers. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Ellen Murphy failed to convert two of Ireland’s tries, however ultimately Ireland earned a hard-fought 18-14 victory. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Aine McGroarty reels in the Railway fullback with some good cover defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Aine McGroarty beats the defender out wide en route to scoring a try for DCU. Photo Stephen Kisbey-Green

DCU on the attack against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

DCU Ladies captain Hannah Heskin was dominant on attack and defense, helping her side to victory over Tullow RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Battle of the props, as Mairi Forsyth is tackled by Linda Djougang. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Niamh Tester crashes the ball into contact against Old Belvedere RFC. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Kirara Kasahara steps inside, looking to beat a Wicklow defender on her shoulder. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly and Niamh Tester guide Tullow towards the sideline. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

The first woman to criss the finish line, Lauren Ranger. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Both DCU and Tullow RFC made a number of strong breaks against equally strong defense. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Louise McCleery puts in a big hit against Tullamore’s hooker. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

DCU’s captain, Hannah Heskin makes a strong run off of their own scrum. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Tullow RFC look to clear the ball from the base of the ruck. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Lana Skeldon attempts a conversion for Scotland against Ireland. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Leah Reilly and Hannah Heskin shutting down the Railway attack. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Louise McCleery and Nikki Gibson team up to take down a Tullow RFC runner. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

One of the four-legged competitors, Basil, finishes the Makana Brick Nite Race. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Students from the Rhodes University Human Kinetics and Ergonomics (HKE) department provide a demonstration of the types of activities encouraged at the centre. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Hannah Heskin attempting to brush off a Wicklow defender, with Kate Farrell McCabe in support. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Scotland looks to offload the ball in the tackle against Ireland. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Eimear Corri wraps up Old Belvedere RFC’s winger. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Zoe Valentine lines up the Tullow RFC flyhalf, ready to make the tackle. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green

Sophie Kilburn ready to take the ball from the lineout. Photo: Stephen Kisbey-Green