🔥 Trending Paarl Schoolboy Rugby Derby: Gimnasium Claims Bragging Rights Over Boys High

The Paarl schoolboy rugby derby, a highly anticipated event often described as the biggest schoolboy rugby derby in the world, sees Paarl Boys' High (Boishaai) and Paarl Gimnasium (Paarl Gim) face off ⁷. In the most recent encounter, held on August 1, 2026, Paarl Gimnasium emerged victorious against Paarl Boys' High ⁸.

Paarl Gimnasium secured a convincing 25-11 victory in the 2026 Paarl Derby, claiming bragging rights for the year ⁵. This win also led to Paarl Gimnasium finishing their season at the top of the national rankings ³. This result marked a significant turnaround from a previous match where Boishaai had beaten Gimmies 35-33, despite being three tries down with 10 minutes left ⁴⁶. In 2024, Paarl Gimnasium had thrashed Boishaai by 22 points ⁶.