Special rugby clinic now set for kick off in Cape Town

Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) has officially announced the second edition of its ‘Dream to Play’ youth sports clinic series.

Following the overwhelming success of the inaugural football clinic held in Nyanga on 30 September 2026 which reached 100 young participants – the upcoming edition transitions to rugby, offering an unforgettable experience for over 50 youth from Kayamandi and surrounding areas.

The half-day clinic is structured to provide participants with high-level coaching, mentorship, technical drills, and personal development in a high-performance sporting environment. Guided by core principles of access, development, and long-term community legacy, equipment and resources utilised during the session will remain with the local community to support ongoing sports development.

While the full coaching contingent and clinic partners will be revealed in due course, the coaching staff will have elite experience from a national level.

Rugby clinic forms part of an ongoing series

Tamsanqa Ncwana, Head of Rugby Recruiting in South Africa at Roc Nation Sports International, said it was an exciting moment to launch the first rugby initiative, which will be followed by a basketball clinic as the series continues to rotate across these three sports codes.

“Our objective with the Dream to Play initiative is to bring high-level sports development directly into communities where opportunities can often be limited.

“Following the incredible momentum built during our Nyanga football event, moving into rugby for our second clinic allows us to engage young talent with elite coaching, foundational techniques, and practical mentorship. We want every child to feel inspired, supported, and equipped to pursue their athletic potential.”

‘Lasting impact’

Michael Yormark, President of Roc Nation Sports International, said it was a special moment to continue this special series.

“At Roc Nation Sports International, we believe deeply in the transformative power of sport to inspire young people and create lasting impact. Dream to Play is designed as a sustainable, year-round platform rather than a single event.

“Continuing the series with our rugby edition is a proud next step in our mission to encourage the next generation across South Africa to dream bigger, both on and off the field.”