Brandon Arriaga, a 2021 graduate of the UXi Sport Western Province International Rugby Institute, made his international debut for the Mexico National Rugby Team (the Serpientes) this May — and played a key role in helping them win the 2025 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s XVs Championship! With this victory, Mexico jumped from 39th to […]
What a truly eXtraordinary opportunity for our UXi Sport student-athletes! Facing off against the USA U23 National Team was more than just a match — it was a powerful moment of growth, learning, and elite-level competition. Our players were exposed to the intensity, pace, and professionalism expected at international level, and they rose to the […]
Our UXi Sport student-athletes had the incredible opportunity to train against the Barbarians — the world-renowned invitational side currently in South Africa to face the Springboks tomorrow. What an experience to share the field with international-calibre players, sharpen skills, and absorb knowledge from some of the game’s best. These are the moments that shape future […]
Our outstanding UXi Sport Free State International Rugby Institute (FSIRI) student-athletes, who represented Old Greys RC 2 this past weekend in their decisive victory over Steyners RFC 1. Through hard work, discipline, and exceptional teamwork, the team not only secured a crucial win, but also earned the title of 2025 B League Cup Champions. This […]
Our UXi Sport Western Province International Rugby Institute student-athletes were honoured with a visit from none other than Springbok Women’s scrumhalf Alicia Willemse! As a proud representative of South African women’s rugby on the international stage, Alicia’s presence brought a spark of excitement and inspiration to our players. It’s not every day you get to […]
Morné van Jaarsveld’s journey is one of determination, growth, and seizing opportunities! Starting at Hoerskool Florida, Morné balanced athletics and rugby, often playing in the B team. Against all odds, he made the first team at just 16 and served as the Sport Head Boy in matric. While pursuing an LLB at Wits University , […]
At UXi Sport, we believe in the power of hard work, dedication, and high-performance development — and our student-athletes continue to prove that every single day. We are thrilled to celebrate our Provincial Achievers, who have earned well-deserved selections across several elite U19 and U21 squads in 2025: Cheetahs U19 Selections – Riaan Benade – […]
We are incredibly proud to celebrate nine of our rising stars who have been selected for the 2024 Griquas U21 Training Squad — a powerful reflection of their grit, growth, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence. – Ruben Pienaar – Ruben Preite – Damian MacLean – Caydon Daniels – Stirling Batties – Tebogo Motswenyane – […]
Joren Buijs, one of our international student-athletes at the UXi Sport Western Province International Rugby Institute, has been selected to represent the Netherlands U18 Rugby Team in their upcoming clash against USA this Saturday! We are incredibly proud of Joren and his dedication, discipline, and international ambition. Your WPIRI family is behind you all the […]
Big congratulations to UXi Western Province International Rugby Institute alumni (2021), who just earned his first international cap with the Mexico National Rugby Team — the Serpientes! Brandon Arriaga made his debut on May 3, 2025, in the RAN Semi-Final vs. Jamaica in Mexico City — not only helping secure a 34-22 win, but also […]
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