Posts Tagged ‘University of Johannesburg’

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  Hard work has boosted UJ women’s rugby

  May 16, 19 • 1648 Views • General News, Varsity & Club • Shaun Liddle • No Comments

  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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  UJ want to end Varsity Cup on a high

  Mar 29, 19 • 1185 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup • Shaun Liddle • No Comments

  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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  Swartbooi wants to continue UJ rugby legacy

  Jan 14, 19 • 1197 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup • Shaun Liddle • No Comments

  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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  Springbok wing hopes to inspire others

  Dec 3, 18 • 843 Views • General News, International, National • Shaun Liddle • No Comments

  Former University of Johannesburg star 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...

  
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  Higher honours for long-standing UJ coach

  May 3, 17 • 1646 Views • General News • Shaun Liddle • No Comments

  After a decade with the University of Johannesburg, strength and conditioning coach Jacques Durand received higher recognition when he was selected as part of the coaching staff for the Varsity Cup Dream Team. Durand, who has been part of UJ’s coaching...