Madibaz rugby coach Jarryd Buys is buoyant after getting five points from their opening FNB Varsity Shield game in Port Elizabeth, but says they realise a tough challenge lies ahead for the team. The FNB Nelson Mandela University side defeated Cape Peninsula University of Technology 38-21 at the Madibaz... Read more
Varsity Shield Madibaz rugby coach seeks a winning habit
Rugby February 15, 2019
Madibaz rugby coach Jarryd Buys wants his team to create a winning habit when they begin their Varsity Shield campaign at the Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday. The Nelson Mandela University team’s opening game is against Cape Peninsula University of Technology, heralding an intense start to the... Read more
UWC rugby team began their Varsity Cup challenge with great aplomb when they nearly snatched a win over the higher rated Ikey Tigers of UCT in their own backyard at Green Mile sports field on Monday, 4 February 2019. Leading 24-23 with only five minutes remaining, FNB UWC could... Read more
Varsity Shield: Madibaz coach banks on squad’s strong work ethic
Rugby January 29, 2019
New Madibaz rugby coach Jarryd Buys is banking on a strong work ethic as the Nelson Mandela University outfit face a challenging season in the Varsity Shield competition, starting next month. After being relegated from the Varsity Cup last year, Madibaz will spend two seasons playing Varsity Shield rugby... Read more
Varsity cup: Swartbooi wants to continue UJ rugby legacy
RugbyUniversity of Johannesburg January 15, 2019
Dewey Swartbooi is ready to continue a strong rugby legacy at the University of Johannesburg after being appointed as the Varsity Cup team’s head coach for 2019. The former Boland and Bulls centre takes over from Werner Janse van Rensburg, who enjoyed considerable success in his time as the... Read more
Madibaz sevens star receives national contract
Rugby December 13, 2018
Madibaz sevens rugby star Eloise Webb is ready to take her career to the next level after being awarded a Springbok contract last month for the first time. The 22-year-old Nelson Mandela University education student, who lives in Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, is set to finish her course this year... Read more
Hard work pays off for University of Johannesburg rugby star
RugbyUniversity of Johannesburg December 11, 2018
Rugby star Wian Conradie says hard work was the key to success during his five years at the University of Johannesburg after recently being recognised for his dedication on and off the field. At the varsity’s annual awards gala function in October the 24-year-old Namibian was voted UJ’s student-athlete... Read more
Springbok wing hopes to inspire others
Rugby December 4, 2018
Former University of Johannesburg star and current Springbok player Aphiwe Dyantyi hopes his meteoric rise to stardom will provide inspiration for young rugby players coming through the ranks to follow in his footsteps. The 24-year-old wing shot to prominence this year with a series of stunning performances for the... Read more
Thando Manana is new president of Madibaz Rugby Club
Rugby November 8, 2018
Thando Manana’s passion for rugby will stand him in good stead as he throws his weight behind a campaign to put the pride back into Madibaz rugby. The former Springbok flank was recently elected president of the Madibaz Rugby Club, taking over the hot seat at a time when... Read more
A legendary victory against TUKS
RugbyTshwane University of Technology October 10, 2018
On the eve of the much-anticipated Springbok match against New Zealand, our South African Rugby Legends added additional excitement with an impressive and legendary win of 77-7 against the Tuks Rugby Legends. This is an annual event on SARLA’s calendar and was held at the rugby grounds of the... Read more
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