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May 16, 19 •
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A dedicated work ethic allied to massive support from varsity structures has seen the University of Johannesburg women’s rugby players start to make a major impact on the sport. The squad, who are currently touring France, have a number of national players...
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Apr 10, 19 •
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FNB Madibaz rugby captain Riaan Esterhuizen wants his team to emulate their defensive display in the semifinals when they face Cape Peninsula University of Technology in the FNB Varsity Shield final on Thursday. The match will take place at the Madibaz...
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Apr 9, 19 •
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• Newrak Rustenburg Impala to face Durbanville-Bellville • Rustenburg to host third Final in four years...
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Apr 2, 19 •
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• Durbanville & Rustenburg to host semi-finals on Saturday, 6 April • SuperSport to televise Final on Sunday, 14 April The semi-finals of the SSG...
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Mar 29, 19 •
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The University of Johannesburg rugby team have set themselves the goal of ending on a high when they play their final Varsity Cup rugby match against Free State University in Johannesburg on Monday. This is the message from captain Adriaan Bester, more...
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Mar 29, 19 •
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• Dynamic South African companies SSG Holdings, Blu Approved & M4Jam have teamed up to sponsor SA Rugby’s flagship national championship for non-university clubs...
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Mar 22, 19 •
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University of Johannesburg student Stephen Bhasera has been honoured by his native country, Zimbabwe, for his hard work and dedication to rugby. The Varsity Cup prop, who has been sadly sidelined for the season by an injury, has been nominated for the...
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Mar 22, 19 •
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The knockout rounds in the new-look SSG Gold Cup, presented by Blu Approved & M4Jam, have arrived a week early, with all 16 clubs still in the running for the eight quarter-final slots going into Saturday’s final round. SA Rugby’s flagship national...
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Mar 20, 19 •
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FNB Madibaz rugby captain Riaan Esterhuizen says the hard work they put in during their pre-season programme is paying dividends in the FNB Varsity Shield competition. The Nelson Mandela University side maintained their unbeaten run when they defeated Tshwane...
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Mar 15, 19 •
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• Dynamic South African companies SSG Holdings, Blu Approved & M4Jam have teamed up to sponsor SA Rugby’s flagship national championship for non-university clubs...
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Mar 14, 19 •
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The FNB Madibaz rugby team will resume their FNB Varsity Shield campaign with fresh energy when they host Tshwane University of Technology in Port Elizabeth on Monday. The match at the Madibaz Stadium starts at 6.30pm and will see the Nelson Mandela...
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Mar 12, 19 •
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The FNB Madibaz rugby team are riding the crest of a wave in the FNB Varsity Shield this season, but star loose forward Bevan Prinsloo says they will stay humble and remain focused on their goals. Prinsloo was named the Player that Rocks after scoring four...
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Mar 8, 19 •
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University of Johannesburg rugby captain Adriaan Bester said a concerted team effort was behind their first win in the Varsity Cup tournament this year after they defeated Wits at the UJ Stadium on Monday. In a typically full-blooded Johannesburg derby, the...
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Mar 5, 19 •
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· Dynamic South African companies SSG Holdings, Blu Approved & M4Jam team up to sponsor SA Rugby’s flagship national championship for non-university clubs...
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Mar 4, 19 •
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The FNB Madibaz rugby team are gearing up for what will be their toughest fixture to date when they tackle University of KwaZulu-Natal in the FNB Varsity Shield in Maritzburg on Monday (6.30pm). The sides are the only unbeaten teams in the competition. The...
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Feb 25, 19 •
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The FNB Madibaz rugby team are determined to maintain as a high a standard as possible as they seek to make an impact in the FNB Varsity Shield competition this season. In a tough clash in East London on Thursday, the Nelson Mandela University side registered...
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Feb 20, 19 •
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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...
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Feb 14, 19 •
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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...
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Feb 7, 19 •
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• New-look 16-team strength-versus-strength format • ‘Lean & mean’ six-week, 32-match competition kicks off on 9 March...
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Jan 29, 19 •
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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...
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Jan 14, 19 •
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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...
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Dec 13, 18 •
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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,...
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Dec 12, 18 •
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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...
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Nov 14, 18 •
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The final line-up for the 2019 Gold Cup has been confirmed following a nailbiting conclusion to the domestic club season in the Boland town of Worcester on Saturday. An intercept try deep into injury time gave Onelogix United Bulk Worcester Villagers a 36-29...
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Nov 8, 18 •
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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...
