JAG Rugby is a rugby development initiative committed to providing disadvantaged youth a sense of achievement through sport and engendering a culture of dignity.
The programme goes far beyond sports developments, assisting the children adapt healthy balanced lifestyles, encouraging them to excel in their school careers all while developing strong interpersonal life skills.
JAG Rugby practice at various times during the week at either Pinelands High School and in Bonteheuwel. Rugby players between the ages of 7-9 years old play mini-rugby and those between the ages of 10 -19 years old play full rugby, with varying rules from junior to senior teams.
The programme goes far beyond sports developments, assisting the children adapt healthy balanced lifestyles, encouraging them to excel in their school careers all while developing strong interpersonal life skills.
JAG Rugby practice at various times during the week at either Pinelands High School and in Bonteheuwel. Rugby players between the ages of 7-9 years old play mini-rugby and those between the ages of 10 -19 years old play full rugby, with varying rules from junior to senior teams.
Above: Eddie Andrews and Keith Andrews, both former Springbok front rankers, registering young rugby talent at Howard Centre, Pinelands. JAG Rugby Mission
To provide rugby sports development and coaching to children from all walks of life who otherwise do not have the opportunity.
JAG Rugby History
JAG Rugby incorporates the Pinelands Rugby Academy. The Pinelands Rugby Academy was founded in 1996 due to the absence of rugby in Pinelands primary schools and the surrounding areas.
Above: JAG Team (in blue) in a huddle with opposition after a match
For more information, please visit http://www.jagfoundation.com/programmes_rugby.aspx
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