IRI - Saldanha

A massive congratulations to current IRI student Jordan Marais on reaching an incredible milestone as he prepares to play his 50th First Team match for Saldanha Rugby Club tomorrow.

Your commitment, hard work and passion for the game have earned you this achievement, and we’re incredibly proud to have been part of your journey. This is a testament to your dedication and the standards you continue to set both on and off the field.

Wishing you all the best for this special occasion. Enjoy every moment and make your 50th one to remember!

Congratulations, Jordan! 💙❤️🏉💪🙏🔥

When it comes to shape and structure.

In rugby even more so 🏉💪

"We create patterns to make players feel more comfortable because order is more creative than chaos." - Pep Guardiola

Guardiola’s point is that structure is not the enemy of creativity — it’s the foundation of it. By creating clear patterns of play, players gain reference points: where teammates will be, what options are likely to appear, and how the team wants to solve recurring game situations. This reduces uncertainty and cognitive load, allowing players to act faster and with more confidence. When players feel secure within an organised framework, they are freer to improvise, take risks, and express themselves at the right moment. In this sense, order creates the conditions for creativity to emerge consistently, rather than relying on random or chaotic actions.

Another year older, another year stronger. Happy Birthday, Lachlan! 🏉🔥🎉

A huge thank you to all our parents, guardians, and players for making this year’s Winter School Holiday Rugby Camp such a fantastic week! 🏉

Your enthusiasm, commitment, and support made the camp a great success. We loved watching every player grow in confidence, develop new skills, and most importantly, enjoy the game.

Here are a few photos from our final day, where we wrapped up the week with an exciting Tag Rugby Tournament and plenty of smiles.

Thank you for being part of the IRI family. We can’t wait to see you all again at our next camp! 💙🏉

It’s the final day of our Winter School Holiday Rugby Camp! 🏉

After an incredible week of learning, growing, and working hard, it’s time to finish with some fun and competition. Today’s Tag Rugby Tournament gives everyone the chance to put their new skills into action, play with confidence, and enjoy the game.

A huge thank you to every player, coach, parent, and supporter who made this week such a success. We’ve loved watching these young athletes challenge themselves, build friendships, and grow their passion for rugby.

Let’s finish the week the right way—playing with skill, respect, and a big smile. Game on! 💪🏉🔥

Day 3 of our Winter School Holiday Rugby Camp was another important step in the development of our young players. 💪🏉

Session 1 focused on the foundations that make a big difference in the game — in-contact skills and quality ball presentation. The ability to win collisions, stay strong in contact, and provide quick, clean ball is vital.

The focus then moved into individual positional skills and unit skills, allowing players to develop the specific techniques needed for their roles while understanding how they fit into the bigger team picture.

Another great day of learning, competing, and growing as rugby players. 🔥🏉