Royal Engineers Cricket Club

What a mighty two weeks!!! The Sappers played some fantastic cricket winning 4/8 of their pre-season tour to South Africa.

But most importantly gelled as one strong team, whilst getting pushed out of your comfort zone on certain activities such as shark diving and zip lining.

Also going the opposite living life in luxury tasting amazing wines in the vineyards of Stellenbosch to playing golf on some of the most exclusive courses!

The Sappers also didn’t struggle to dip into the local cuisine, whether that was from our amazing hosts doing us a Brai or a local restaurant rushing around to accommodate an 18 strong team meal.

This trip wasn’t just about the cricket it was about seeing different cultures and exploring parts of the globe one may not have even thought about going to!!

We are so lucky to of had such amazing support from our sponsors,
So one last amazing thank you from us, you have really made life long memories for a great team of Sappers now eager to go for this season.

Today the Sappers face Van Der Stel CC at Stellenbosch University in a 50 over fixture.

Can the Sappers make it 5/8 on their pre-season tour of South Africa?

Day 11- Was definitely a day to remember for the Sappers, including a safari or shark diving on the excursion day!!

Truly an experience to take with us for the rest of our lives!!

Another great win on Thursday against Bellville CC

With the Sappers scoring 259-10 in 49.4 overs!
Thanks to the help of John scoring 75 and Ross scoring 73! 🏏

Bellville then came on failing to reach the target, with Ross taking 3 wickets and T taking a mighty 4 wickets to help end their innings.

After an excursion day in the South African capital of winemaking, the Sappers now face Bellville CC in a 50 over match

Day 8 Update!!

WOW! What a day for the Sappers, both T20 fixtures involved pure entertainment, great cricket, two more wins in the pre-season and most importantly having a great time getting to know everyone at Durbanville CC!

The first game the Sappers batted first scoring a magnificent 176 runs, which Durbanville came short of scoring 129-7 off their 20 overs. Special mention to Seats scoring 72 runs and Stav bowling two overs 2-2!!

The second game wow!!! Under the floodlights in South Africa what an experience. The Sappers batted first yet again scoring 133, Durbanville certainly put up a good fight completing their innings at 123 runs, it certainly was a thrilling last over!
2-16 off of 4 overs for Ross and Johns HUGE 6 against a first-class bowler.

Afterwards we were hosted by the amazing Durbanville, with both teams exchanging gifts, cementing a great relationship between our clubs. Thank you for having us!!

Today, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, marks Day 8 of their itinerary, and they are scheduled for a double-header against Durbanville Cricket Club.
Match Details: Day 8
• Fixture: Sappers vs. Durbanville CC (Two T20 Matches including one under floodlights later in the day.)
• Format: T20 Cricket
• Location: Durbanville, Cape Town

On Sunday the 22nd the Sappers faced Western Province CC in two T20 fixtures.

Some great performances
including a half century for Seets!

Despite this we lost both games, however put up a really good fight in both fixtures

Sponsor Appreciation post!!!

Once again, a huge thank you from all of the Sappers
for helping make this happen! It’s truly brilliant the support you’ve been able to give us!!

Day 3- All about getting back into the swing of things, blow them cobwebs out

Thank you to Western Province Cricket club to allow us to use your phenomenal facilities.

Sappers lose their first game of the tour, lot’s to take in for the gents but we strike back next game!