Maritzburg College Vs King Edward VII Overview
Alexis Leclezio (Form 5)
Rugby Overview vs King Edward VII School: “Clash of the Titans”
In a rivalry steeped in history, King Edward VII School (KES) and Maritzburg College are set to clash once more on the rugby field.
With their first encounter in 1959, and consistent matches since 2012, this epic showdown has become one of South Africa’s most anticipated matches. The stakes are higher than ever, as College holds just a one-game advantage over their Johannesburg rivals. In the heart of Pietermaritzburg, the battlefield awaits, where passion, camaraderie, and sportsmanship will be on full display.
Brace yourself for an unforgettable battle that transcends time, as these two legendary teams leave it all on the field, vying for victory and eternal glory.
Played: 19
College won: 9
KES won: 8
Drawn: 2
Matches from the last 10 years:
| Year | W/L/D | Home/Away | Score |
| 2013 | W | Home | 30-8 |
| 2014 | D | Away | 25-25 |
| 2015 | W | Home | 34-33 |
| 2016 | D | Away | 32-32 |
| 2017 | L | Away | 20-39 |
| 2018 | L | Away | 18-37 |
| L | Home | 17-28 | |
| 2019 | L | Away | 8-32 |
| 2022 | W | Home | 34-30 |
Maritzburg College Form Book 2023
Win rate: 72%
| Michaelhouse (A) | L 20-27 |
| Durban High School (A) | L 7-14 |
| Noordheuwel (N/S) | W 47-45 |
| Grey College (N/S) | L 24-37 |
| Lions Inv. XV (St John’s) | W 50-5 |
| Nelspruit (St John’s) | W 43-19 |
| Jeppe (St John’s) | W 26-20 |
| Clifton (A) | W 32-5 |
| PBHS (A) | W 47-15 |
| Stellenberg (Wildeklawer) | L 24-36 |
| Framesby (Wildeklawer) | W 19-13 |
| Glenwood (H) | W 42-17 |
| Westville (H) | W 29-8 |
| St Charles (A) | W 46-8 |
| Hilton (A) | L 29-14 |
| Northwood (H) | W 36-14 |
| Affies (A) | W 50-31 |
| PBHS (H) | W 43-12 |
KES Form Book 2023
Win rate: 66%
| St Benedict’s | W 43-10 |
| Paarl Gymnasium | L 19-49 |
| Hudson Park | W 57-12 |
| Paarl Boys’ High | L 8-10 |
| Selborne | W 20-0 |
| PBHS | W 28-19 |
| Jeppe | W 23-20 |
| Graeme | W 12-0 |
| Queens | L 19-21 |
| Parktown | W 73-22 |
| Affies | L 20-43 |
| Westville | W 33-14 |
| St Johns | W 31-6 |
| PBHS | W 32-23 |
| Jeppe | L 43-31 |