Government schools within the country opened their doors for the start of the first term in 2010.  Some schools opened yesterday with the majority opening today.  The SKRUM Coaching Team were out introducing the 'new' coach, Naomi du Pont to the head teachers and sports teachers at the schools in and around Ezulwini and Lobamba.

Naomi 'Dups' du Pont.Naomi du Pont or 'Dups' to close friends became the latest coach to join the Rugby Development Team.  Naomi who has been involved with Rugby coaching at her school has now taken the big step and is a fulltime Rugby Development Coach.  SKRUM CEO, Michael Collinson welcomed Naomi to the team and thanked her for her committment to Rugby and the SKRUM Programme.

Following the launch of the SKRUM 200 Club on World Aids Day 2009, here's your chance to show your support, and become part of a very special group of people.

Josh Lewsey is member no 1.  What number will you be?....................... 

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SKRUM is pleased to launch its GAP/volunteer scheme. It's an opportunity for you to get involved with SKRUM's vital work in Swaziland.

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Matthew du Pont taking the baton at Queen Elizabeth II Baton RelaySaturday January 16th saw the Queen Elizabeth II Baton Relay arrive in Swaziland.  The Baton is on its way to Delhi for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.  SKRUM Trainee Coach, Matthew du Pont was chosen to represent the Swaziland Rugby Union in the Baton Relay.

Even the little one's get involved.The Rugby Roadshow kicked off today at the OlympAfrica Sports Centre in Lobamba.  Twenty seven youngsters turned out to take part in this the penultimate New Years Rugby Roadshow. 

Going for the gap. A player in MakonzaDay 12 of the Rugby Roadshow and we are at the Makonza Primary school sports field about 12kms out side the town of Nhlangano in the south of Swaziland.  We have joined Naomi for today's Coaching Session.  Forty one players turned out to learn more about and play the marvellous game of Rugby.

Mrs. Happy Mdluli at the Ngwazini Coaching Session.It's day 7 of the Rugby Roadshow and the venue for todays session is in Ngwazini.  The response from players and Teacher/Coaches has been amazing and not even the hot weather has deterred the people from attending and taking part. 

You can now keep up to date with what is happening at the SKRUM Programme on a hourly/daily basis by simply going onto Twitter.  The Twitter site will be up dated as and when things are or about to happen.  Simply follow the link below and login.

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SKRUM PRogramme Director, Linda Cremer-Collinson with CEO Michael Collinson with the New Years Eve delivery of SOSIRBKitaidThe SOSIRBKitaid Programme said the best possible "Happy New Year" to the SKRUM Programme and Development Rugby within Swaziland when the latest delivery arrived on the morning of New Years Eve at the SKRUM and Rugby Union offices in Malkerns.