Hammies whitewash Villagers at 145th Derby

Today was the 145th annual derby between the two oldest clubs in South Africa. All four Hammies teams won their games today, and held the shields up high. 1st team won 15 – 11 2nd team won 13 – 5 3rd team won 27 – 5 U20 team won 29 – 0  ...
The History of the Hamilton Villager Derby Day

The History of the Hamilton Villager Derby Day

The 145th Derby between Hamilton SP RFC and Villager RFC takes place at Hamilton SP RFC on Saturday 25 March. Our President, Dave Kagan, recounts the history behind the Derby. With Hamiltons being established in 1875, and Villager in 1876, these two clubs represent...
Hammies win 2021 Derby

Hammies win 2021 Derby

Hamilton was the victor in yesterday’s annual Derby Day clash against Villager, winning by 93 points to 0. Putting the score aside, Derby Day is always a special day for the two oldest clubs in South Africa, a day of rivalry, but also a day to celebrate the...
Derby Day 2021 Fixtures

Annual Hamilton Villager Derby

On the eve of this year’s Derby Day, on 29 May, our President, Dave Kagan, recounts the history behind the Derby. With Hamiltons being established in 1875, and Villager in 1876, these two clubs represent the oldest clubs in South Africa. The history between...
Hamilton power to victory in the 140th Derby

Hamilton power to victory in the 140th Derby

Match day three in the Hamilton SP-RFC preseason preparations continued with a powerful victory against Villager in the 140th Derby Day match and in doing so retained the “Friendship” trophy. Villager RFC did their level best to retain possession from numerous pick...