Lowveld Rugby/Netball Academy

13/05/2026

Rhandzu also played for LRA at the ages of 12 and 13, and even back then we knew he was destined for something special. His hard work, dedication, and passion for the game have continued to shine through every step of his journey.

This was an amazing experience and valuable exposure for him, and we are incredibly proud of his achievement. We look forward to watching his rugby journey continue to grow! 🔥

He had the amazing opportunity to train alongside senior players such as Devon Williams, Kurt-Lee Arendse, and Canan Moodie, gaining valuable insight into the standards, work ethic, and commitment required to compete in professional rugby at the highest level.

10/05/2026

27/01/2026

🔥 Welcome to the LRA Family – Joubert Villiers! 🔥
We’re excited to officially welcome Joubert Villiers to the LRA family. Joubert is a highly qualified coach, currently serving as the Strength & Conditioning and Backline Coach at the UXI Pumas Rugby Institute, bringing a strong high-performance mindset and a deep understanding of long-term player development.

Joubert will be coaching at Pumakidz / LRA White River, and will occasionally be involved at LRA Nelspruit, adding valuable expertise across our structures.

His rugby journey spans elite school, university, provincial and premier club rugby, including tournament-winning Pumas Academy teams, leadership roles as a 1st Team captain, Varsity-level environments, and most recently Mpumalanga Premier League success with White River Rugby Club. Every chapter of his journey reflects consistency, humility, and a relentless drive to improve.

💭 Life & Rugby Philosophy
Joubert believes rugby is a powerful tool to build character, discipline, accountability, and confidence. His coaching approach focuses on mastering the basics, setting high standards, and creating environments where players enjoy the game while growing as athletes and as people.

This philosophy aligns perfectly with what we stand for at LRA — developing complete players and strong characters for the future.
Welcome to the family, Joubert — we’re excited about the journey ahead! 🏉💪

22/01/2026

20/01/2026

🌧️➡️🏉 Back on the field and loving it!
It was amazing to have all our members back on the field yesterday after the recent rain delays. The energy, smiles, and hard work made it a fantastic session from start to finish!
Proud of the commitment and passion shown by every player — this is where growth happens. We’re already looking forward to the next session!
🔥 – creating players who are passionate about the game and shaping the future rugby stars of tomorrow ⭐

16/01/2026

🏉 Get Ready for the Ultimate Rugby Weekend! 🏉
Join us 27–28 March ’26 for the WRRC Annual Rugby Weekend!
Epic matches, food stalls, live music, kids entertainment & more! 🎉

📍 Supporters Welcome!
🎟️ Supporter Entry: R20 pp
📦 Stall Fee: R500 | 🏆 Team Entry: R1500

Bring your family, bring your friends — let’s make it legendary! 💥

14/01/2026

✨ Fresh Look, Same Passion! ✨
We’ve given our LRA & LNA logos a fresh update.
We hope you love the new look as much as we do! 💙🏉🏐

11/01/2026

🏉🔥 PUMAKIDZ – BUILDING THE FUTURE OF RUGBY 🔥🏉
At Pumakidz, we don’t just coach rugby – we develop confident, skilled and happy young athletes 💪😊
Our programme focuses on:
✅ Correct rugby techniques
✅ Motor skills & coordination
✅ Fun, structured learning
✅ Confidence, discipline & teamwork
✅ A safe environment where kids can grow and enjoy the game
Whether your child is new to rugby or already loves the game, Pumakidz is the perfect place to learn, improve and have FUN!
📍 Youth rugby development
👧🧒 For young aspiring players
📞 For registrations & enquiries:
Hanlie – 071 238 7980
📲 Register now – scan the QR code or contact Hanlie directly
Let your child start their rugby journey the right way 🏉
Pumakidz – where passion meets development! 💛💙

11/01/2026

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Good morning parents 👋
Just a friendly reminder that LRA & LNA start tomorrow from 17:00–18:00 at Laerskool Nelspruit.

We are excited to announce that Rene Adendorf, Shirley Viljoen, and Hanlie Pieterse will be running and coaching the LNA Netball programme this year.

Please remember that all learners must be registered, even if they were members in 2025.
Kindly note that the registration fee and monthly membership fee must be paid before attending practice.
Thank you for your cooperation – we’re looking forward to a great season! 💪🏉🏐

11/12/2025

Good day Parents,
Our holiday camp came to an end today, and that’s a wrap for 2025! 🎉🏉

We would like to take this moment to sincerely thank you for all your support throughout the year. It has been an incredible 2025 season, and we are extremely proud of every child’s growth and improvement. Looking back, we can truly celebrate a successful year.

As we look ahead, we are already planning a fantastic 2026 season with even more growth and improvement from our side. Part of this exciting progress is the great news that LRA and LNA will be moving to Laerskool Nelspruit next year, giving us access to excellent facilities for both rugby and netball.

We will send out full details next week regarding registration, dates, and training times for 2026.

Thank you once again for an amazing year — we look forward to taking things to the next level in 2026! 🙏❤️