ALIES VS NKOSI & HOLY CROSS
The ALIES rugby teams hosted two local schools at Alie-Land. On Tuesday, 4 August, the ALIES faced Nkosi Sikelela Private School, followed by another home fixture against Holy Cross Primary School on Thursday, 6 August. Both fixtures provided the players with valuable match experience and an opportunity to test themselves against local opposition.
Teen Nkosi Sikelela het die o/13B-span ’n uitdagende wedstryd gespeel. Die span het hard probeer om die sterk Nkosi-span onder druk te plaas, maar het uiteindelik met 10–46 verloor. Ten spyte van die uitslag het die spelers deurgaans goeie veggees getoon en tot die eindfluitjie aangehou speel.
Two days later, LSAN returned to the field at Alie-Land, this time against Holy Cross. The u/11B team put in a determined performance but unfortunately lost 10–29. The players continued to work together throughout the match and gained valuable experience. The u/13B team also showed plenty of determination against Holy Cross in a much closer encounter. LSAN fought hard throughout the match before eventually going down 32–46. The players never gave up and continued to compete until the end.
Die twee wedstryde het aan die ALIES spelers die geleentheid gebied om hul vaardighede verder te ontwikkel en ondervinding teen verskillende plaaslike skole op te doen. Dit was ook lekker om die rugbyveld van Alie-Land met ander skole in die Aliwal-Noord-gemeenskap te deel. Die spelers kan trots wees op hul veggees en die manier waarop hulle hul skool verteenwoordig het.
ALIES SEUNSHOKKIE VS QUEEN’S
Ons seunshokkiespanne het op 19 Augustus, op ’n besonderse warm wintersdag, teen Queen’s College in Queenstown kragte gemeet. Die spelers het met groot entoesiasme, vasberadenheid en spanwerk op die veld meegeding.
Die dag was nie net ’n geleentheid om ons hokkievaardighede te toets nie, maar ook om ware sportmansgees te wys.
Resultate was as volg / Results were as follow:
LSAN o/7A vs Queen’s o/7A: 5-0
ANPS u/7A vs Queen’s u/7B: 3-0
LSAN o/8A vs Queen’s o/8A: 4-4
ANPS u/8B vs Queen’s u/8B: 0-0
LSAN o/9A vs Queen’s o/9A: 3-4
ANPS u/9B vs Queen’s u/9B: 0-1
LSAN o/10A vs Queen’s o/10A: 4-10
ANPS u/10B vs Queen’s u/10B: 1-5
LSAN o/10C vs Queen’s o/10C: 0-8
ANPS u/12A vs Queen’s u/13C: 0-3
LSAN o/13A vs Queen’s o/13B: 2-6
Our boys encouraged one another, worked hard as a team and treated their opponents with respect both on and off the field.
We are incredibly proud of every player who gave their best and represented our school with pride, respect and excellent sportsmanship. 🏑💙
PLATTELAND SE SKOOL STAAN NIE TERUG VIR STADSKOLE NIE
Tjokkiehokkiedag in Bloemfontein ’n groot sukses.
Die naweek het die Alies van die platteland hul staal gewys tydens ’n opwindende Tjokkiehokkiedag in Bloemfontein. Dit was ’n dag gevul met lekker gees, goeie sportmanskap en natuurlik baie hokkiepret!
The players stepped onto the field with great enthusiasm and pride. From the first whistle to the final game, they played with passion, determination and great teamwork.
Die dag het nie net oor die uitslae gegaan nie, maar ook oor die waardevolle lesse wat sport vir ons kinders leer – om saam te werk, mekaar aan te moedig, respek te toon vir opponente en altyd hul beste te gee.
Alongside the field, the spirit was just as strong. Supporters, parents and coaches cheered on their teams and created a truly special atmosphere.
Die Alies het met trots gewys dat talent, harde werk en ’n liefde vir die spel geen grense ken nie.
Thank you to the organisers for an amazing festival! The Alies truly enjoyed every moment and are already looking forward to the next one!
UITSLAE:
o/7A dogters
ANPS vs Eunice 5: 1-1
LSAN vs Platteland Akademie: 1-1
ANPS vs Brebner: 1-1
LSAN vs Laerskool Bloemfontein: 1-1
u/7A boys’
LSAN vs Laerskool Bloemfontein: Verloor 0-1
ANPS vs Tjokkies 6: Wen 2-0
LSAN vs J.F. 2: Wen 3-1
ANPS vs Roseview: Wen 2-0
o/8A- dogters
LSAN vs Trompsburg: Wen 8-0
ANPS vs Jordanian 2: Wen 8-1
LSAN vs Willem Postma 2: Gelykop 1-1
ANPS vs Oranje Meisieskool 2: Wen 8-0
u/8B girls’
LSAN vs Brebner: Wen 1-0
ANPS vs Brandwag: Wen 2-0
LSAN vs Onze Rust 1: Verloor 0-2
ANPS vs Oranje Meisieskool 3: Wen 3-0
u/8C girls’
LSAN vs Bloemfontein: Verloor 0-2
ANPS vs Jim Fouché 2: Verloor 0-9
LSAN vs Ladybrand: Verloor 0-4
ANPS vs Willem Postma: Verloor 1-4
o/8A seuns
LSAN vs Truida Kestell 2: Wen 4-0
ANPS vs Grey College 2: Wen 3-2
LSAN vs Willem Postma 4: Verloor 0-4
ANPS vs Willem Postma: Verloor 0-3
u/8B boys’
LSAN vs Tjokkies 7: Wen 2-1
ANPS vs Laerskool Bloemfontein: Verloor 0-4
LSAN vs Trompsburg: Verloor 1-3
ANPS vs Roseview: Gelykop: 0-0
o/13 A RUGBY: “WIMPY-AAND”
Maandag, 17 Augustus 2026, het die o/13A rugbyspelers weereens die geleentheid gehad om as kelners by Aliwal-Noord se Wimpy op te tree.
This is a yearly event that serves as a fundraiser for the Dads and Lads tour to Jeffrey’s Bay.
Players get to experience what it is to be a waiter and what the job really entails. It is not that easy to be on your feet for such a long time and to content with the whims of difficult customers. This the players came to understand, and after the evening they all said that they have much more symphaty with waiters and that they will tip them generously in future.
Spelers was dit eens dat dit nie so ‘n maklike werk is nie. Bestellings moet geneem word en klante moet die regte bestellings kry. Luckily the regular waiters at the Wimpy were there to help get the orders right.
Baie dankie aan ouers, familie en vriende wat ons ondersteun het. Dit word opreg waardeer!!
‘n Groot dankie ook aan Robert, Mercia en Renier Swanepoel van Wimpy Aliwal-Noord, asook aan bestuurder Mark Ströh vir die geleentheid.
A big thank you also to the Wimpy for sponsoring our u/13A team rugby jerseys. We appreciate the gesture.
Ons waardeer julle betrokkenheid by LSAN en sien uit na ‘n lang verbintenis met Wimpy Aliwal-Noord.
We would also like to thank mr. Wiehan Janse Van Rensburg of Berg Sports for his generous sponsor of kit bags and rugby shorts.
PA-EN-SEUNTOERE / DADS-AND-LADS TOUR 2026
Die ALIES se o/9-rugbyspan het die naweek van 21 to 23 Augustus hulle rugbyseisoen afgesluit met die jaarlikse Pa-en-Seuntoer, waar hulle op Saterdag, 22 Augustus, aan ’n opwindende sportdag by Laerskool Stulting in Humansdorp deel gaan neem het. Die dag het die jong spelers die geleentheid gebied om hul vaardighede teen sterk teenstand te toets en waardevolle ervaring op die rugbyveld op te doen.
The ALIES played four matches during the day. In their opening encounter, they faced Kirkwood and unfortunately lost 10–0. They then took on the hosts, Stulting, where they suffered a 20–0 defeat. The team refused to give up and responded brilliantly in their third match. Through determination and good teamwork, LSAN secured a well-deserved 15–5 victory over Paul Sauer. Their final match of the day was a closely contested encounter against Jeffreys Bay, with LSAN narrowly losing 5–0.
Ten spyte van ’n paar moeilike wedstryde het die spelers deurgaans goeie sportmangees, deursettingsvermoë en trots in die ALIE-trui getoon. Die sportdag was ’n waardevolle ervaring en ’n goeie geleentheid vir die spelers om verder te groei en te ontwikkel.
Na afloop van die sportdag is die volgende drie spelers vir hul harde werk en bydrae tot die span deur die seisoen vereer deur die afrigters:
- Voorspeler van die Jaar: JC Mellet
- Agterspeler van die Jaar: Roanré Botha
- Speler van die Jaar: Joha Venter
Baie geluk aan hierdie drie spelers met hul welverdiende toekennings. Hulle harde werk, toewyding en liefde vir die spel het nie ongesiens verbygegaan nie.
The ALIES u/9 team and coaches would also like to express their sincere gratitude to all the sponsors who contributed towards the team and the weekend in any way. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, is greatly appreciated.
A special word of thanks must also go to the fathers for their incredible support. Their encouragement from the sidelines, willingness to help and continued commitment mean a great deal to both the players and coaches.
Die o/9’s kan met trots terugkyk op hul deelname deur die loop van die jaar. Die uitslae vertel slegs ’n gedeelte van die verhaal – die ervaring, vriendskappe, spanwerk en herinneringe wat gedurende die sportjaar opgebou is, is net so waardevol.
o/11:
The ALIES u/11 rugby team went on their annual Dads and Lads trip on the weekend of the 21st to the 23rd and participated in a sports day hosted by Stulting Primary School in Humansdorp, where they played their final matches of the year. The team ended their rugby year on a positive note with two impressive victories from their three matches.
Die ALIES het die dag uitstekend begin met ’n 10–0-oorwinning oor Hankey. Die span het dié momentum na hul tweede wedstryd saamgeneem en met nog ’n sterk vertoning vir McLachlan met 15–0 geklop. Die o/11’s het dus in hul eerste twee wedstryde geen punte afgestaan nie. In hul laaste wedstryd van die dag, en ook hul laaste wedstryd van die jaar, het die ALIES teen die gasheerskool, Stulting, te staan gekom. Stulting het sterk vertoon en die ALIES moes uiteindelik met 20–0 die knie buig.
Met twee oorwinnings uit drie wedstryde het die o/11’s hul seisoen met trots afgesluit. Die spelers het deur die loop van die dag goeie spanwerk, deursettingsvermoë en sportmangees getoon en ons skool met trots verteenwoordig.
To mark the end of the rugby year, the school also recognised three players for their hard work, dedication and contribution to the team:
- Forward of the Year: Matthew Bradfield
- Backline Player of the Year: Bakoena Phailane
- Player of the Year: Jacobus Odendaal
Congratulations to these three players on their well-deserved awards. Their hard work and commitment throughout the year made a valuable contribution to the team.
Die o/11-span en afrigters wil ook hul opregte dank aan al die borge uitspreek wat deur die jaar en vir die sportdag ’n bydrae gelewer het. Elke bydrae, groot of klein, word opreg waardeer.
’n Spesiale woord van dank gaan ook aan die pa’s vir hul getroue ondersteuning. Julle aanmoediging langs die veld, hulp en bereidwilligheid om hand by te sit, het baie vir die spelers en afrigters beteken.
Another rugby year has now come to an end for ALIES’ u/11 team. The players can look back proudly on the experience, growth, friendships and memories they have gained throughout the year. They approached their final matches with pride and represented LSAN with honour until the very end.
Mr. Dimitri Prousaloglou of OK Liquors also sponsored a bottle of wine which was auctioned and fetched a price of R2600. Thank you, sir. We appreciate you.
Stoffie Vorster van Vorster Vulstasie Lady-Grey, en André Buys (AM Buys Spuitdienste) het hempies vir die spelers en afrigters geborg. ‘n Groot dankie ook aan elkeen van julle.
To all the dads selling raffle tickets, as well as everyone that bought a ticket, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You certainly invested in the future of the players. Sonder julle sou die toer nie moontlik gewees het nie!!
Please support our sponsors. We will surely be back next year! Hope to see you all!!
o/13 PA & SEUN RUGBYTOER 2026
Twee afrigters, 21 opgewonde spelers en 21 pa’s/voogde het Vrydagoggend, 21 Augustus 2026 op die jaarlikse toer na Jeffreysbaai vertrek.
It was probably the first time in a long time that each player’s father or guardian accompanied them on this tour.
The team participated in the annual Stulting Primary School Sports day. They played three shortened matches on the day.
Elke speler het na ‘n hoër rat oorgeskakel en het waarlik hulle beste spel vir die toernooi gehou. Mooi en harde rugby is deur elkeen gespeel en hulle kan voorwaar trots wees op dit wat hulle op die dag bereik het!
The team drew two matches against Gamtoosvallei, as well as against Jeffrey’s Bay. The score in both matches were 5 points each. Unfortunately, we lost against a very strong Stulting side with 30 points to 0.
Tydens die LSAN o/13 prysdeling, is Fernand Hattingh aangewys as die voorspeler van die jaar. KG Mayende was awarded the backline player of the year, and Liyabona, the Dominator Makisi won the award for player of the year. Congratulations to these players.
Die gelukkige trekking vir die jag van ‘n takbok en rooiribbok het ook Saterdagaand plaasgevind. Kaptein Adriaan Vorster het die trekking gedoen en die gelukkige wenner was Jean Joubert. Jean kan sy prys in die 2027 jagseisoen gaan jag.
Thank you once again to all our sponsors of the weekend and the year. Ons stel julle oop hande en betrokkenheid by LSAN rugby hoog op prys!!
💙💛 MOTHER & DAUGHTER TOUR | 21–23 AUGUST 2026 | GONUBIE/EAST LONDON
What a memorable Mother & Daughter weekend in Gonubie.💙🏑🏐
From 21–23 August we had the privilege of spending quality time together as mothers and daughters, creating special memories both on and off the sports field.
Friday vs Stutterheim 🏑 Hockey: Aliwal o/13A won 8–0 🏐 Netball: Aliwal o/13A won 16–9
Saturday vs Stirling 🏑 Hockey: Aliwal o/13A won 1–0 🏐 Netball: Aliwal o/13A won 16–10
Hierdie toer het oor soveel meer as net wen gegaan. Ons het die see geniet, saam by restaurante geëet, die Springbokke aangemoedig, baie gelag en kosbare herinneringe saam gemaak.
Baie dankie aan elke mamma, dogter en afrigter wat hierdie naweek so besonders gemaak het. Op vriendskap, spanwerk en herinneringe wat ons nog lank sal koester! 💙💛