Thinking globally, acting locally.
Mzansi’s Rugby Academy is a non-profit organisation based in South Africa that empowers youth through rugby development and education.
With such an expansive school rugby network, South Africa is one of the leading rugby nations in the world. But with that brilliance comes great opportunity – especially for those who may not otherwise have access to it. That is who we’re here for.
But why Mzansi?
Derived from the Eastern Cape’s local language of isiXhosa, ‘uMzantsi’, more widely known today as ‘Mzansi’, is the colloquial term for our beloved country.
We are Mzansi’s because we serve Mzansi and her people.
Watch Mzansi’s live
On 20 April 2024, Mzansi’s Rugby Academy was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport Schools for the first time at an away fixture in Mdantsane against the Mdantsane Hurricanes.
Watch the full game on SuperSport Schools here.
Youth Development
As many underprivileged communities struggle to implement sport into their curriculum, we realise the need for non-profit rugby academies like ours. We work with schools in our local community to help our youth develop skills in rugby and education.
Educational Support
Although our focus is predominantly on providing rugby opportunities to our local youth, we also place a strong emphasis on education. From homework classes to regular check-ins, we ensure our children stay on top of their classwork to the best of their ability.
Personal Growth
Our youth have an abundance of daily struggles to face and we aim to provide a safe space in which they can learn and grow as young women and men. We encourage positive personal growth practices throughout our work.
“Mzansi’s is here to change the face of rugby development in South Africa.”
— Barry Scharneck, Co-Founder
