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Mar 10, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Next steps announced for return to play at amateur level
SA Rugby announced that club rugby, from Under-19 level upwards, will be permitted to move to contact training (Phase 2 of the integrated return to train and play) from Monday 15 March, provided all players had undertaken non-contact training for at least...
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Mar 10, 21 •
3480 Views •
General News, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz primed for their return to the Varsity Cup
The FNB Madibaz rugby squad are facing a Varsity Cup with a difference but are committed to making their mark when the tournament kicks off early next month. The Nelson Mandela University outfit have returned to the top-flight after spending two years in the...
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Feb 11, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby confirms resumption of non-contact training for schools and amateur rugby
SA Rugby has approved the resumption of non-contact training for all amateur rugby – schools, clubs and associations – within specific safety conditions required by the current COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was taken in view of the recent easing of...
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Oct 20, 20 •
3836 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Human comes back “home” to coach Shimlas
The former Free State forward and coach Pote Human is coming back “home”. He has been appointed as the new FNB Shimlas head coach for the 2021 Varsity Cup competition and will be in charge of the rugby team for a second time. According to Human, he has...
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Oct 15, 20 •
4963 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Return to training and play: Amateur Rugby
SA Rugby advised amateur clubs, universities, associate members and schools on Thursday that their COVID-19 Committee (CovCom) had approved a proposal to allow teams to return to training under certain strict conditions, although a return to play will not be...
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Sep 7, 20 •
3993 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz coaches given insight into Blitzboks’ values
Nelson Mandela University coaches were given a fascinating insight into what makes the Blitzboks rugby squad tick through a webinar with head coach Neil Powell last week. The webinar, done via the Zoom application, was organised by Madibaz Sport to give...
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Aug 17, 20 •
5004 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz name new coach to tackle Varsity Cup
New FNB Madibaz rugby coach Andre Tredoux wants to make Nelson Mandela University the institution of choice for talented players in the Eastern Cape. The 42-year-old Tredoux, currently head coach of Russian club Moscow Slava, has been appointed to guide the...
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May 4, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Joy as Madibaz rugby returns to Varsity Cup
Director of sport Yoliswa Lumka and rugby manager Ntsikelelo Ngcakana have paid tribute to the FNB Madibaz team for their efforts in earning promotion to the Varsity Cup competition. After two years of playing in the Varsity Shield, the Nelson Mandela...
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Mar 5, 20 •
4707 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz primed for clash with Western Cape rivals
FNB Madibaz rugby player Johan Lombard says the team will be aiming to deliver a full 80-minute performance when they clash with Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town tomorrow. The 20-year-old inside centre was the Player that Rocks against...
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Jan 23, 20 •
4542 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz target strong performance in Varsity Shield
The FNB Madibaz rugby team have their attention firmly focused on another successful season in the Varsity Shield tournament when the opening fixtures are played next month. This is a crucial year for the Nelson Mandela University club as it represents a...
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Jan 14, 20 •
6936 Views •
Australia, Europe, General News, International, IRB Laws, National, New Zealand, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Top 14, Top 14, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Big year for player welfare law trials kicks off
With rugby set to continue to experience exponential participation and fan growth as a new decade begins, World Rugby’s evidence-based drive to reduce the risk of injury in the sport continues to make a positive impact. Player welfare is the sport’s...
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Dec 11, 19 •
5855 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok trio stand out at WPRFU awards
The Springbok trio of Pieter-Steph du Toit, Herschel Jantjies and Dillyn Leyds walked away with the top accolades at the WPRFU awards evening held at Kelvin Grove on Tuesday. World Rugby Player of the Year Du Toit was named DHL Forward of the Year, while...
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Oct 8, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on UJ take down Maties in Varsity Sevens final
The University of Johannesburg rugby team shrugged off an early yellow card to win the Varsity Sevens title with a decisive 20-0 win over Stellenbosch in Johannesburg on Saturday. The tournament took place at the Pirates club, where the Orange Army made...
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May 16, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hard work has boosted UJ women’s rugby
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 •
5147 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz gear up for CPUT onslaught
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 •
9510 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SSG Gold Cup Final details confirmed
• Newrak Rustenburg Impala to face Durbanville-Bellville • Rustenburg to host third Final in four years...
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Apr 2, 19 •
6651 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SSG Gold Cup semi-finals and final details confirmed
• 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 •
4872 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on UJ want to end Varsity Cup on a high
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 •
6282 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Final four beckons for SSG Gold Cup hopefuls
• 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 •
4828 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on UJ rugby student receives Zimbabwe honour
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 •
6122 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Knockout rounds a week early in SSG Gold Cup
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 •
4832 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hard work pays off for Madibaz rugby
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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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Do-or-die weekend for SSG Gold Cup hopefuls
• 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 •
4526 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz refreshed after Varsity Shield bye
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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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz will stay grounded, says Prinsloo
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...
