Craven Week
South African boys' rugby tournament
The Craven Week is an annual rugby union tournament organised for schoolboys in the Republic of South Africa. The tournament started in July 1964, and is named after the legendary Springbok rugby union player and coach Danie Craven. The Western Province U18 side are the current holders of the Craven week after claiming the unofficial final in 2026 defeating Western Province XV 40-24. Western Province U18 also currently hold the most final wins (21).
01History
The tournament has its humble beginnings in an idea by Piet Malan, then Springbok flanker, in 1949, around the time of the South African Rugby Board's 75th anniversary. He wanted schools to feature in the celebrations and approached Danie Craven in Potgietersrus on how this could be done.
Dr Craven took the idea to his board who decided on getting the 15 schools unions together for a week. The man who kept the idea alive however was one Jan Preuyt, a former student at the Stellenbosch University and teacher at Port Rex Technical High School in East London. Preuyt had played rugby for Griqualand West and was also the chairman of Border Schools.
At the time there was no such thing as a South African Schools organisation, and the South African Rugby Board were not involved, so Preuyt and Schalk van der Merwe, Principal of George Randall High school, took the initiative to organise the first Craven Week tournament on their own.
The competition began with 15 teams in 1964, growing to 28 in 1987 and 32 in 2000. The format was changed in 2001, and now allows for just 20 teams. Each of South Africa's fourteen provincial unions field at least one team, with some unions sending two squads (one from their urban base and another representing "country districts"), plus representation from Namibia and Zimbabwe in most years.
Each year since 1974 a South African schools team has been selected, and the competition has been open to players of all races since 1980 when Craven himself requested that it be done. The competition has since become a hunting ground for talent scouts trying to find the best new players for their provinces and many young upcoming stars see the tournament as an opportunity to further their careers. The format has been replicated at other age and skill levels, including a U18 Academy Week for provincial B sides, the Grant Khomo Week for U16 teams, and Iqhawe Week for U15 sides which places special emphasis on players from underprivileged or underserved areas.
02Results
By Year
Despite there being no official final for the Craven Week tournaments, there is a main match every year that features the two best teams at the tournament. The results of these main matches since 1971 are:
| Main matches at the Craven Week | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Venue | Winner | Score | Runner-up | ||||
| 1964 | East London | Border | 10 -9 | Natal | ||||
| 1965 | East London | Natal | 22 - 11 | Transvaal | ||||
| 1966 | Pretoria | Natal | 13 | Eastern Province | ||||
| 1967 | Cape Town | Vrystaat | 8 - 3 | Western Province | ||||
| 1971 | Kimberley | Western Province | 11-0 | Griqualand West | ||||
| 1972 | Potchefstroom | Western Province | 16-9 | Western Transvaal | ||||
| 1973 | Stellenbosch | Western Province | 36-7 | Transvaal | ||||
| 1974 | Johannesburg | Western Province | 22-12 | South Western Districts | ||||
| 1975* | Pretoria | Northern Transvaal | 20-8 | Transvaal | ||||
| 1975* | Port Elizabeth | Eastern Province | 46-13 | Natal | ||||
| 1976* | Wolmaranstad | Transvaal | 28-10 | Northern Transvaal | ||||
| 1976* | Kroonstad | Boland | 13-9 | Free State | ||||
| 1977 | Oudtshoorn | Eastern Province | 19-17 | Western Province | ||||
| 1978 | Middelburg | Western Province | 12-3 | Free State | ||||
| 1979 | East London | Northern Free State | 9-6 | Free State | ||||
| 1980 | Stellenbosch | Free State | 16-6 | Transvaal | ||||
| 1981 | Worcester | Transvaal | 11-7 | Western Province | ||||
| 1982 | Windhoek | South Eastern Transvaal | 25-7 | Northern Free State | ||||
| 1983 | Upington | Free State | 13-9 | South Eastern Transvaal | ||||
| 1984 | Bloemfontein | Transvaal | 3-0 | Eastern Province | ||||
| 1985 | Witbank | Free State | 23-15 | Transvaal | ||||
| 1986 | Graaff-Reinet | South Eastern Transvaal | 19-12 | Western Province | ||||
| 1987 | Paarl | Natal / Transvaal | 22-22 | N/A | ||||
| 1988 | Port Elizabeth | Western Province | 16-3 | Free State | ||||
| 1989 | Johannesburg | Transvaal | 17-6 | Eastern Province | ||||
| 1990 | Durban | Natal | 18-8 | Northern Transvaal | ||||
| 1991 | East London | Northern Transvaal | 10-9 | Border | ||||
| 1992 | Pretoria | Western Province | 22-15 | Free State | ||||
| 1993 | Secunda | Northern Transvaal | 25-13 | South Eastern Transvaal | ||||
| 1994 | Newcastle | Border / Eastern Province | 13-13 | N/A | ||||
| 1995 | Bloemfontein | Free State | 15-13 | Boland | ||||
| 1996 | Stellenbosch | Northern Transvaal | 24-12 | Western Province | ||||
| 1997 | Kimberley | Northern Transvaal | 29-27 | Western Province | ||||
| 1998 | Vanderbijlpark | Blue Bulls | 23 - 19 | Falcons | ||||
| 1999 | George | Western Province | 15-11 | Eastern Province | ||||
| 2000 | Port Elizabeth | Pumas | 19-18 | Boland | ||||
| 2001 | Rustenburg | SWD | 26-20 | Blue Bulls | ||||
| 2002 | Pietermaritzburg | Western Province | 31-16 | Free State | ||||
| 2003 | Wellington | Western Province | 22-17 | Free State | ||||
| 2004 | Nelspruit | Free State | 17-16 | Western Province | ||||
| 2005 | Bloemfontein | Golden Lions | 38-15 | Eastern Province | ||||
| 2006 | Johannesburg | Blue Bulls | 35-20 | Golden Lions | ||||
| 2007 | Stellenbosch | Free State | 52-3 | Western Province | ||||
| 2008 | Pretoria | SWD | 31-25 | Free State | ||||
| 2009 | East London | Western Province | 19-17 | Free State | ||||
| 2010 | Welkom | Free State | 42-21 | Western Province | ||||
| 2011 | Kimberley | Free State | 28-17 | Golden Lions | ||||
| 2012 | Port Elizabeth | Blue Bulls | 46-0 | Golden Lions | ||||
| 2013 | Polokwane | Western Province | 45-29 | Golden Lions | ||||
| 2014 | Middelburg | Eastern Province | 25-7 | South Western Districts | ||||
| 2015 | Stellenbosch | Western Province | 95-0 | Eastern Province | ||||
| 2016 | Durban | Western Province | 27-20 | Golden Lions | ||||
| 2017 | Johannesburg | Golden Lions | 45-18 | KwaZulu-Natal | ||||
| 2018 | Paarl | Western Province | 47-8 | KwaZulu-Natal | ||||
| 2019 | Bloemfontein | Western Province | 56-31 | Blue Bulls | ||||
| 2022 | Cape Town | Western Province | 29-21 | Blue Bulls | ||||
| 2023 | George | Western Province | 29-5 | Blue Bulls | ||||
| 2024 | Krugersdorp | Western Province | 37-24 | Free State | ||||
| 2025 | Middelburg | Western Province | 27-21 | South Western Districts | ||||
| 2026 | Gqeberha | Western Province | 40-24 | Western Province XV | ||||
* In 1975 and 1976 there were 2 Craven weeks due to the school holidays of the old Transvaal and the rest of SA not corresponding.
By Province
| Provincial team | Wins | Runners-up | Draws | Total finals | Years won | Years runners-up | Years drawn | Historical notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Province | 21 | 9 | - | 30 | 1971-1974, 1978, 1988, 1992, 1999, 2002-2003, 2009, 2013, 2015-2016, 2018-2019, 2022-2026 | 1977, 1981, 1986, 1996-1997, 2004, 2007, 2010 | - | - |
| Bulls | 12* | 11* | 1* | 24* | 1976*, 1981*, 1984*, 1989*, 1998, 2006, 2012 | 1965*, 1973*, 1975*, 1980*, 1985*, 2001, 2019, 2022-2023 | 1987* | *Records include Transvaal era up to 1996 |
| Cheetahs | 9 | 10 | - | 19 | 1967, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1995, 2004, 2007, 2010-2011 | 1976, 1978-1979, 1988, 1992, 2002-2003, 2008-2009, 2024 | - | - |
| Lions | 6* | 10* | 1* | 17* | 1976*, 1981*, 1984*, 1989*, 2005, 2017 | 1965*, 1973*, 1975*, 1980*, 1985*, 2006, 2011-2013, 2016 | 1987* | *Records include Transvaal era up to 1996 |
| Pumas | 7* | 7* | 1* | 15* | 1976*, 1981*, 1982, 1984*, 1986, 1989*, 2000 | 1965*, 1973*, 1975*, 1980*, 1983, 1985*, 1993 | 1987* | *Records include Transvaal era up to 1996 |
| Valke | 4* | 6* | 1* | 11* | 1976*, 1981*, 1984*, 1989* | 1965*, 1973*, 1975*, 1980*, 1985* | 1987* | *Records include Transvaal era up to 1996 |
| Leopards | 4* | 6* | 1* | 11* | 1976*, 1981*, 1984*, 1989* | 1965*, 1973*, 1972, 1975*, 1980*, 1985* | 1987* | *Records include Transvaal era up to 1996 |
| Eastern Province Elephants | 3 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 1975, 1977, 2014 | 1966, 1984, 1989, 1999, 2005, 2015 | 1994 | - |
| Sharks | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1965-1966, 1990 | 1964, 1975, 2017-2018 | 1987 | - |
| SWD Eagles | 2 | 3 | - | 5 | 2001, 2008 | 1974, 2005, 2014 | - | - |
| Boland Cavaliers | 1 | 2 | - | 3 | 1976 | 1995, 2000 | - | - |
| Border Bulldogs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1964 | 1991 | 1994 | - |
| Griffons | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 1979 | 1982 | - | - |
| Griquas | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1971 | - | - |
| Western Province XV | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2026 | - | - |
* These statistics combine the achievements of The Transvaal prior to the provinces being split into the Golden Lions, Blue Bulls, Pumas, Valke & the Leopards.
03Provinces
The following provincial teams participate in the annual Craven Week festival:
Namibia and Zimbabwe were regular participants in the Under-18 Craven Week, competing as invited national sides alongside South Africa's provincial teams, particularly following the tournament's restructuring in 2001. However, both countries were excluded from the main U18 Craven Week from 2018 onward after SA Rugby reduced and refocused the competition, with Namibia and Zimbabwe thereafter featuring at the U18 Academy Week instead.
| Other International Craven Week Sides | |
|---|---|
| Country | Craven Week Team |
| Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe U18 |
| Namibia | Namibia U18 |
04Results
2026
2026 Craven Week Log
While the Craven Week tournament does not feature an official points log, the ranking below compiles the cumulative match statistics for all participating provinces during this edition. This statistical summary does not represent an accurate reflection of team strength or a definitive ranking, as the scheduling format means certain provinces face significantly higher-ranked opponents than others. However, the table accurately reflects the tournament's final performance outcomes at both extremes, clearly identifying the top two performing sides who contested the main final match.
| 2026 Craven Week Log | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | W% |
| 1 | Western Province | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 90 | +45 | 100% |
| 2 | Western Province XV | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 90 | 87 | +3 | 67% |
| 3 | Boland U18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 111 | 69 | +42 | 67% |
| 4 | Leopards U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 122 | 84 | +38 | 67% |
| 5 | Free State U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 133 | 97 | +36 | 67% |
| 6 | Bulls U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 119 | 91 | +28 | 67% |
| 7 | Sharks U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 89 | 73 | +16 | 67% |
| 8 | Griquas U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 98 | 112 | -14 | 67% |
| 9 | Pumas U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 100 | 97 | +3 | 33% |
| 10 | Lions U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 106 | 106 | - | 33% |
| 11 | SWD Eagles U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 86 | 93 | -7 | 33% |
| 12 | Griffons U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 88 | 100 | -12 | 33% |
| 13 | Border U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 81 | 113 | -32 | 33% |
| 14 | Limpopo Bulls U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 82 | 147 | -65 | 33% |
| 15 | Eastern Province U18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 76 | 115 | -39 | 0% |
| 16 | Valke U18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 50 | 92 | -42 | 0% |
The fixtures for the 2026 U18 Craven Week Festival are:
Day 1
| 6 July 2026 |
| 6 July 2026 |
| 6 July 2026 |
| 6 July 2026 |
Day 2
| 7 July 2026 |
| 7 July 2026 |
| 7 July 2026 |
| 7 July 2026 |
Day 3
| 8 July 2026 |
| 8 July 2026 |
| 8 July 2026 |
| 8 July 2026 |
Day 4
| 9 July 2026 |
| 9 July 2026 |
| 9 July 2026 |
| 9 July 2026 |
Day 5
| 11 July 2026 |
| 11 July 2026 |
| 11 July 2026 |
| 11 July 2026 |
| 11 July 2026 |
| 11 July 2026 |
Unofficial 2026 Craven Week Final
| 11 July 2026 |
| Western Province U18 | 40-24 | Western Province XV U18 |
| Try: Basson 14' c, 27' c Farmer 34' c Blanckenberg 46' c van Biljon 49' c, 54' c Con: Behardien (5/6) 14', 28', 47', 50', 55' | Fixture | Try: Stander 18' m Saunders 37' Dido 51' m Hattingh 60' c Con: Pfeiffer (2/4) 38', 61' |
| Grey High School, Gqeberha, South Africa Referee: Thabiso Mbatha (South Africa) |
2025
2025 Craven Week Log
While the Craven Week tournament does not feature an official points log, the ranking below compiles the cumulative match statistics for all participating provinces during this edition. This statistical summary does not represent an accurate reflection of team strength or a definitive ranking, as the scheduling format means certain provinces face significantly higher-ranked opponents than others. However, the table accurately reflects the tournament's final performance outcomes at both extremes, clearly identifying the top two performing sides who contested the main final match.
| 2025 Craven Week Log | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | W% |
| 1 | Western Province | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 52 | +100 | 100% |
| 2 | SWD Eagles | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 110 | 83 | +27 | 67% |
| 3 | Western Province XV | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 123 | 47 | +76 | 67% |
| 4 | Cheetahs | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 120 | 80 | +40 | 67% |
| 5 | Griquas | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 89 | 89 | - | 67% |
| 6 | Golden Lions | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 85 | 115 | −30 | 67% |
| 7 | Limpopo Blue Bulls | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 78 | 110 | −32 | 67% |
| 8 | Pumas | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 69 | 27 | +42 | 33% |
| 9 | Leopards | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 117 | 82 | +35 | 33% |
| 10 | Blue Bulls | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 144 | 112 | +32 | 33% |
| 11 | Valke | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 83 | 74 | +9 | 33% |
| 12 | Sharks | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 66 | 89 | −23 | 33% |
| 13 | Border | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 60 | 95 | −35 | 33% |
| 14 | Eastern Province | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 64 | 129 | −65 | 33% |
| 15 | Boland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 75 | 151 | −76 | 33% |
| 16 | Griffons | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 86 | 139 | −53 | 0% |
The results from the 2025 U18 Craven Week Festival were:
Day 1
| 7 July 2025 |
| 7 July 2025 |
| 7 July 2025 |
| 7 July 2025 |
Day 2
| 8 July 2025 |
| 8 July 2025 |
| 8 July 2025 |
| 8 July 2025 |
Day 3
| 9 July 2025 |
| 9 July 2025 |
| 9 July 2025 |
| 9 July 2025 |
Day 4
| 10 July 2025 |
| 10 July 2025 |
| Griquas | 46-34 | Leopards |
| Try: Harding 29' m Rautenbach 33' c, 68' m Kella 36' c Gadeija 46' c, 61' c de Klerk 55' m Con: Gadeija (4/7) 34', 37', 47', 62' Pen: Gadeija (1/1) 58' | Report | Try: van Ryhn 1' c Motsusi 4' c Sekoto 14' m Schalkwyk 17' m Dumond 37' Con: Dreyer (3/5) 2', 5', 38' Pen: Dreyer (1/1) 61' |
| 10 July 2025 |
| Border | 12-30 | Eastern Province |
| Try: Banga 12' m Hansen 39' c Con: Nuku (1/2) 40' | Report | Try: Witbooi 19' m Katikati 26' Bester 28' c Nelson 31' c Con: Kemp (3/4) 27', 29', 32' Pen: Kemp (2/2) 6', 17' |
| 10 July 2025 |
| Western Province | 45-13 | Sharks |
| Try: Brits 4' c Muller 17' c van der Merwe 27' c Jooste 41' c Ocks 46' Neill 68' c Con: van Biljon (6/6) 5', 18', 27', 42', 47', 69' Pen: van Biljon (1/1) 36' | Report | Try: Afrikaner 10' c Con: Nela (1/1) 11' Pen: Nela (2/2) 2', 20' |
Day 5
| 12 July 2025 |
| 12 July 2025 |
| 12 July 2025 |
| 12 July 2025 |
| 12 July 2025 |
| 12 July 2025 |
| 12 July 2025 |
Unofficial 2025 Craven Week Final
| 12 July 2025 11:45 (SAST) |
| Western Province | 27-21 | SWD Eagles |
| Try: Ocks 11' m Neill 16' m Potgieter 34' c Davids 43' c Con: Brits (2/4) 35', 44' Pen: Brits (1/1) 37' Cards: Rabe 48' Ocks 69' | Report | Try: Pratt 50' m Scheffer 70' c Con: Viljoen (1/2) 71' Pen: Pockpas (3/3) 2', 10', 20' Cards: Petersen 55' |
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2024
2024 Craven Week Log
While the Craven Week tournament does not feature an official points log, the ranking below compiles the cumulative match statistics for all participating provinces during this edition. This statistical summary does not represent an accurate reflection of team strength or a definitive ranking, as the scheduling format means certain provinces face significantly higher-ranked opponents than others. However, the table accurately reflects the tournament's final performance outcomes at both extremes, clearly identifying the top two performing sides who contested the main final match.
| 2024 Craven Week Log | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | W% |
| 1 | Western Province | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 139 | 64 | +75 | 100% |
| 2 | Cheetahs | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 115 | 100 | +15 | 67% |
| 3 | Pumas | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 144 | 65 | +79 | 100% |
| 4 | Boland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 68 | +42 | 100% |
| 5 | Valke | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 100 | 91 | +9 | 67% |
| 6 | Sharks | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 80 | 74 | +6 | 67% |
| 7 | Golden Lions | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 71 | 68 | +3 | 50% |
| 8 | SWD Eagles | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 60 | 62 | -2 | 50% |
| 9 | Western Province XV | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 107 | 81 | +26 | 33% |
| 10 | Blue Bulls | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 81 | 94 | -13 | 33% |
| 11 | Border | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50 | 68 | -18 | 33% |
| 12 | Griquas | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 94 | 119 | −25 | 33% |
| 13 | Leopards | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 90 | 116 | −26 | 33% |
| 14 | Eastern Province | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 65 | 115 | −50 | 33% |
| 15 | Griffons | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 72 | 130 | −58 | 0% |
| 16 | Limpopo Bulls | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 93 | 156 | −63 | 0% |
The results from the 2024 U18 Craven Week Festival were:
Day 1
| 24 June 2024 |
| 24 June 2024 |
| 24 June 2024 |
| 24 June 2024 |
Day 2
| 25 June 2024 |
| 25 June 2024 |
| 25 June 2024 |
| 25 June 2024 |
Day 3
| 26 June 2024 |
| 26 June 2024 |
| 26 June 2024 |
| 26 June 2024 |
Day 4
| 27 June 2024 |
| 27 June 2024 |
| 27 June 2024 |
| 27 June 2024 |
Day 5
| 29 June 2024 |
| 29 June 2024 |
| 29 June 2024 |
| 29 June 2024 |
| 29 June 2024 |
| 29 June 2024 |
Unofficial 2024 Craven Week Final
| 29 June 2024 12:15 (SAST) |
| Western Province | 37-24 | Cheetahs |
| Try: Boraine 18' c Badenhorst 24' m Potgieter 47' c de Kock 63' m February 72' c Con: Ahmed (3/5) 19', 48', 73' Pen: Ahmed (2/2) 4', 13' | Report | Try: Adams 8' c van Wyk 29' c Kenny 68' c Con: Stokenstrom (3/3) 9', 30' 69' Pen: Stokenstrom (1/1) 5' |
| Hoërskool Monument, Krugersdorp, South Africa Referee: Eon van Zyl (South Africa) |
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2023
2023 Craven Week Log
While the Craven Week tournament does not feature an official points log, the ranking below compiles the cumulative match statistics for all participating provinces during this edition. This statistical summary does not represent an accurate reflection of team strength or a definitive ranking, as the scheduling format means certain provinces face significantly higher-ranked opponents than others. However, the table accurately reflects the tournament's final performance outcomes at both extremes, clearly identifying the top two performing sides who contested the main final match.
| 2023 Craven Week Log | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | W% |
| 1 | Western Province | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 41 | +65 | 100% |
| 2 | Blue Bulls | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 89 | 68 | +21 | 67% |
| 3 | Boland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 71 | +28 | 100% |
| 4 | Cheetahs | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 117 | 61 | +56 | 67% |
| 5 | Griffons | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 113 | 63 | +50 | 67% |
| 6 | Leopards | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 109 | 83 | +26 | 67% |
| 7 | Boland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 80 | 83 | -3 | 67% |
| 8 | Border | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 65 | 81 | -16 | 67% |
| 9 | SWD Eagles | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 87 | -28 | 33% |
| 10 | Valke | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 67 | 60 | -7 | 33% |
| 11 | Golden Lions | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 110 | 113 | -3 | 33% |
| 12 | Sharks | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 80 | 92 | −12 | 33% |
| 13 | Griquas | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 59 | 113 | −54 | 33% |
| 14 | Pumas | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 74 | 114 | −40 | 0% |
| 15 | Limpopo Bulls | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 86 | 132 | −46 | 0% |
| 16 | Western Province XV | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 64 | 115 | −51 | 0% |
The results from the 2023 U18 Craven Week Festival were:
Day 1
| 3 July 2023 |
| 3 July 2023 |
| 3 July 2023 |
| 3 July 2023 |
Day 2
| 4 July 2023 |
| 4 July 2023 |
| 4 July 2023 |
| 4 July 2023 |
Day 3
| 5 July 2023 |
| 5 July 2023 |
| 5 July 2023 |
| 5 July 2023 |
Day 4
| 6 July 2023 |
| 6 July 2023 |
| 6 July 2023 |
| 6 July 2023 |
Day 5
| 8 July 2023 |
| 8 July 2023 |
| 8 July 2023 |
| 8 July 2023 |
| 8 July 2023 |
| 8 July 2023 |
| 8 July 2023 |
Unofficial 2023 Craven Week Final
| 8 July 2023 |
2022
2022 Craven Week Log
While the Craven Week tournament does not feature an official points log, the ranking below compiles the cumulative match statistics for all participating provinces during this edition. This statistical summary does not represent an accurate reflection of team strength or a definitive ranking, as the scheduling format means certain provinces face significantly higher-ranked opponents than others. However, the table accurately reflects the tournament's final performance outcomes at both extremes, clearly identifying the top two performing sides who contested the main final match.
| 2022 Craven Week Log | |||||||||
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| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | W% |
| 1 | Western Province | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 63 | +29 | 100% |
| 2 | Blue Bulls | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 93 | 63 | +30 | 67% |
| 3 | Pumas | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 44 | +92 | 100% |
| 4 | Western Province XV | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 113 | 77 | +59 | 67% |
| 5 | Eastern Province | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 113 | 68 | +45 | 67% |
| 6 | Sharks | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 77 | 47 | +30 | 67% |
| 7 | Griffons | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 104 | 80 | +24 | 67% |
| 8 | Golden Lions | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 80 | 83 | -3 | 67% |
| 9 | SWD Eagles | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 57 | 73 | -16 | 33% |
| 10 | Border | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 75 | 96 | -21 | 33% |
| 11 | Griquas | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 79 | 103 | -24 | 33% |
| 12 | Valke | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 56 | 109 | −53 | 33% |
| 13 | Boland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 104 | −64 | 33% |
| 14 | Limpopo Bulls | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 55 | 124 | −69 | 33% |
| 15 | Cheetahs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 77 | 99 | −22 | 0% |
| 16 | Leopards | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 83 | −37 | 0% |
The results from the 2022 U18 Craven Week Festival were:
Day 1
| 4 July 2022 |
| 4 July 2022 |
| 4 July 2022 |
| 4 July 2022 |
Day 2
| 5 July 2022 |
| 5 July 2022 |
| 5 July 2022 |
| 5 July 2022 |
Day 3
| 6 July 2022 |
| 6 July 2022 |
| 6 July 2022 |
| 6 July 2022 |
Day 4
| 7 July 2022 |
| 7 July 2022 |
| 7 July 2022 |
| 7 July 2022 |
Day 5
| 9 July 2022 |
| 9 July 2022 |
| 9 July 2022 |
| 9 July 2022 |
| 9 July 2022 |
| 9 July 2022 |
| 9 July 2022 |
Unofficial 2022 Craven Week Final
| 9 July 2022 |
2019
2019 Craven Week Log
While the Craven Week tournament does not feature an official points log, the ranking below compiles the cumulative match statistics for all participating provinces during this edition. This statistical summary does not represent an accurate reflection of team strength or a definitive ranking, as the scheduling format means certain provinces face significantly higher-ranked opponents than others. However, the table accurately reflects the tournament's final performance outcomes at both extremes, clearly identifying the top two performing sides who contested the main final match.
| 2019 Craven Week Log | |||||||||
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| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | W% |
| 1 | Western Province U18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 69 | +88 | 100% |
| 2 | Bulls U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 102 | 114 | -12 | 67% |
| 3 | Eastern Province U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 105 | 68 | +37 | 67% |
| 4 | Bulls XV U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 117 | 97 | +20 | 67% |
| 5 | Wester Province XV U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 97 | 80 | +17 | 67% |
| 6 | SWD Eagles U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 112 | 98 | +14 | 67% |
| 7 | Border U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 113 | 77 | +59 | 67% |
| 8 | Griffons U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 91 | 99 | -8 | 67% |
| 9 | Lions U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 99 | 83 | +16 | 33% |
| 10 | Sharks U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 108 | 98 | +10 | 33% |
| 11 | Pumas U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 104 | 100 | +4 | 33% |
| 12 | Limpopo Bulls U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 85 | 102 | −17 | 33% |
| 13 | Valke U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 100 | 123 | −23 | 33% |
| 14 | Leopards U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 86 | 112 | −26 | 33% |
| 15 | Lions XV U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 83 | 109 | −26 | 33% |
| 16 | Griquas U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 78 | 105 | −27 | 33% |
| 17 | Boland U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 86 | 124 | −38 | 33% |
| 18 | Cheetahs U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 86 | 124 | −38 | 33% |
The results from the 2019 U18 Craven Week Festival were:
Day 1
| 1 July 2019 |
| 1 July 2019 |
| 1 July 2019 |
| 1 July 2019 |
Day 2
| 2 July 2019 |
| 2 July 2019 |
| 2 July 2019 |
| 2 July 2019 |
| 2 July 2019 |
Day 3
| 3 July 2019 |
| 3 July 2019 |
| 3 July 2019 |
| 3 July 2019 |
Day 4
| 4 July 2019 |
| 4 July 2019 |
| 4 July 2019 |
| 4 July 2019 |
| 4 July 2019 |
Day 5
| 6 July 2019 |
| 6 July 2019 |
| 6 July 2019 |
| 6 July 2019 |
| 6 July 2019 |
| 6 July 2019 |
| 6 July 2019 |
| 6 July 2019 |
Unofficial 2019 Craven Week Final
| 6 July 2019 |
| Western Province U18 | 56-31 | Bulls U18 |
| Try: Manuel 10' c, 66' c le Roux 21' c van Wyk 30' c Siebert 36' c Evans 51' c, 55' c Rossouw 56' c Con: Wolhuter (8/8) 11', 21', 31', 37', 52', 55', 57', 67' | Report | Try: Langa 0' m Johnson 16' c Strydom 26' c van Rensburg 39' m Con: Basson (2/4) 17', 27' |
| Grey College, Bloemfontein, South Africa Attendance: 5,000+ Referee: Griffin Colby (SA) |
2018
2018 Craven Week Log
While the Craven Week tournament does not feature an official points log, the ranking below compiles the cumulative match statistics for all participating provinces during this edition. This statistical summary does not represent an accurate reflection of team strength or a definitive ranking, as the scheduling format means certain provinces face significantly higher-ranked opponents than others. However, the table accurately reflects the tournament's final performance outcomes at both extremes, clearly identifying the top two performing sides who contested the main final match.
| 2018 Craven Week Log | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | W% |
| 1 | Western Province U18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 132 | 23 | +109 | 100% |
| 2 | Sharks U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 83 | 95 | -12 | 67% |
| 3 | Border U18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 39 | +117 | 100% |
| 4 | Lions U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 101 | 51 | +50 | 67% |
| 5 | SWD Eagles U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 114 | 84 | +30 | 67% |
| 6 | Bulls XV U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 101 | 73 | +28 | 67% |
| 7 | Boland U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 92 | 82 | +10 | 67% |
| 8 | Griffons U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 78 | 91 | -13 | 67% |
| 9 | Western Province XV U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 61 | 81 | -20 | 67% |
| 10 | Valke U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 90 | 72 | +18 | 33% |
| 11 | Lions XV U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 98 | 82 | +16 | 33% |
| 12 | Cheetahs U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 75 | 83 | −8 | 33% |
| 13 | Eastern Province U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 76 | 100 | −24 | 33% |
| 14 | Leopards U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 51 | 90 | −39 | 33% |
| 15 | Griquas U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 93 | −49 | 33% |
| 16 | Pumas U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 69 | 149 | −80 | 33% |
| 17 | Bulls U18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 54 | 77 | −23 | 0% |
| 18 | Limpopo Bulls U18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 147 | −110 | 0% |
The results from the 2018 U18 Craven Week Festival were:
Day 1
| 9 July 2018 10:40 SAST |
| 9 July 2018 12:10 SAST |
| 9 July 2018 13:40 SAST |
| 9 July 2018 15:40 SAST |
Day 2
| 10 July 2018 09:30 SAST |
| 10 July 2018 11:00 SAST |
| 10 July 2018 12:30 SAST |
| 10 July 2018 14:00 SAST |
| 10 July 2018 15:30 SAST |
Day 3
| 11 July 2018 |
| 11 July 2018 |
| 11 July 2018 |
| 11 July 2018 |
Day 4
| 12 July 2018 |
| 12 July 2018 |
| 12 July 2018 |
| 12 July 2018 |
| 12 July 2018 |
Day 5
| 14 July 2018 |
| 14 July 2018 |
| 14 July 2018 |
| 14 July 2018 |
| 14 July 2018 |
| 14 July 2018 |
| 14 July 2018 |
| 14 July 2018 |
Unofficial 2018 Craven Week Final
| 14 July 2018 |
2017
2017 Craven Week Log
While the Craven Week tournament does not feature an official points log, the ranking below compiles the cumulative match statistics for all participating provinces during this edition. This statistical summary does not represent an accurate reflection of team strength or a definitive ranking, as the scheduling format means certain provinces face significantly higher-ranked opponents than others. However, the table accurately reflects the tournament's final performance outcomes at both extremes, clearly identifying the top two performing sides who contested the main final match.
| 2018 Craven Week Log | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | W% |
| 1 | Lions U18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 102 | 39 | +63 | 67% |
| 2 | Sharks U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 138 | 104 | +34 | 67% |
| 3 | Free State U18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 100 | +98 | 100% |
| 4 | Griquas U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 159 | 106 | +53 | 67% |
| 5 | Griffons U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 149 | 45 | +104 | 67% |
| 6 | Leopards U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 155 | 76 | +79 | 67% |
| 7 | Eastern Province CD U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 124 | 56 | +68 | 67% |
| 8 | Eastern Province U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 88 | 53 | +35 | 67% |
| 9 | Limpopo Bulls U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 134 | 101 | +33 | 67% |
| 10 | Namibia U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 127 | 114 | +13 | 67% |
| 11 | SWD Eagles U18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 102 | 123 | -21 | 67% |
| 12 | Western Province U18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 82 | 77 | +5 | 33% |
| 13 | Griquas CD U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 90 | 102 | −12 | 33% |
| 14 | Falcons U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 131 | 153 | −22 | 33% |
| 15 | Bulls U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 78 | 132 | −54 | 33% |
| 16 | Boland U18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 70 | 144 | −74 | 33% |
| 17 | Border U18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 89 | 148 | −59 | 0% |
| 18 | Pumas U18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 87 | 148 | −61 | 0% |
| 19 | Zimbabwe U18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 52 | 151 | −99 | 0% |
| 20 | Border CD U18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 191 | −183 | 0% |
* CD represents Country District sides representing in the Eastern Province, Griquas, and Border.
The results from the 2018 U18 Craven Week Festival were:
Day 1
| 17 July 2017 |
| 17 July 2017 |
| 17 July 2017 |
| 17 July 2017 |
| 17 July 2017 |
Day 2
| 18 July 2017 |
| 18 July 2017 |
| 18 July 2017 |
| 18 July 2017 |
| 18 July 2017 |
Day 3
| 19 July 2017 |
| 19 July 2017 |
| 19 July 2017 |
| 19 July 2017 |
| 19 July 2017 |
Day 4
| 20 July 2017 |
| 20 July 2017 |
| 20 July 2017 |
| 20 July 2017 |
| 20 July 2017 |
Day5
| 22 July 2017 |
| 22 July 2017 |
| 22 July 2017 |
| 22 July 2017 |
| 22 July 2017 |
| 22 July 2017 |
| 22 July 2017 |
| 22 July 2017 |
| 22 July 2017 |
Unofficial 2017 Craven Week Final
| 22 July 2017 |
05Squad Selections
2026
The following U18 squads were named for the 2026 Craven week:
*AW are players who represent the Academy Week team.
*WP XV are players who represent the Craven Week B side for Western Province.
06Honours
The honour roll for each Craven Week year is as follows:
| 2025 Craven Week | |
|---|---|
| Champions: | Western Province U18 (20th title) |
| Player of the tournament: | Josh Neill, Western Province, (Rondebosch School) |
| Top Try Scorer: | Thabiso Simelane (6), Blue Bulls, (St Alban's) |
| Top Points Scorer: | Ruben Groenewald (34), Blue Bulls, (Affies) |
| 2024 Craven Week | |
|---|---|
| Champions: | Western Province U18 (19th title) |
| Player of the tournament: | Alzeadon Felix, Cheetahs, (Grey College) |
| Top Try Scorer: | Gregan Jansen (5), Griquas, (Duineveld) |
| Top Points Scorer: | Heinz Stockenstrom (45), Cheetahs, (Grey College) |
| 2023 Craven Week | |
|---|---|
| Champions: | Western Province U18 (18th title) |
| 2018 Craven Week | |
|---|---|
| Champions: | Western Province U18 (15th title) |
| Player of the tournament: | Evan Roos, Western Province, (Paarl Boys) |
| Top Try Scorer: | Stravino Jacobs (5), Western Province, (Paarl Gimnasium) |
| Top Points Scorer: | Stephan van der Bank (39), Golden Lions, (Nelspruit High) |
| 2017 Craven Week | |
|---|---|
| Champions: | Golden Lions U18 (1st title) |
| Player of the tournament: | Sanele Nohamba, Sharks, (DHS) |
| Top Try Scorer: | Janco van Heyningen (5), Cheetahs, (Grey College) |
| Top Points Scorer: | Chris Schreuder (39), Cheetahs, (Grey College) |
Sources and credits
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