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Feb 1, 16 •
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Comments Off on No major injuries to Southern Kings from Madibaz game
Following the contact session against the NMMU Madibaz on Friday last week, a few players have picked up minor injuries and will be monitored through the week. Southern Kings Head Coach, Deon Davids, said Lukanyo Am had sustained a bruised knee, while Malcolm...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Three teams to be added to Varsity Rugby as the competition grows in 2017
One of the exciting announcements to emerge from the launch of the 2016 season of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International on Monday 25 January, was that in 2017 three universities will join the existing 13 universities currently taking part...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Varsity Cup’s 9 point try explained
In Varsity Cup 2016 a try can be worth up to 9 points depending on where the move starts. If a team scores a try where the movement starts between the halfway line and the opponent’s 22m a 2 point bonus will be awarded making the score worth 7 points. If...
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Jan 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Varsity Cup takes rugby to cloud nine
The ninth season of Varsity Cup promises innovation and development As the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International continues to elevate rugby development in South Africa, it was fitting that the official launch for the 2016 season was hosted...
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz sweating ahead of Varsity Cup
Following an intensive period of pre-season training that will culminate in three warm-up matches, the FNB NMMU-Madibaz are quietly confident heading into next month’s Varsity Cup campaign. “We’ve had a good break,” said Madibaz captain Ivan Ludick....
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Jan 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Varsity Cup rule changes promises exciting rugby
The FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International is entering into its ninth season in 2016. In a rugby nation impassioned about witnessing an exciting brand of attacking rugby, Varsity Cup has been at the forefront of driving just that. Also serving...
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Jan 6, 16 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz 2016 Varisty Cup squad
NMMU Madibaz headcoach, David Maidza appointed scrumhalf Ivan Ludick to lead the FNB Madibaz to success in this year’s FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International which starts on the 8th of February. Madibaz start their 2016 campaign against...
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Dec 14, 15 •
5421 Views •
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Comments Off on Club rugby revival enters new ‘Golden’ era
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Dec 10, 15 •
2476 Views •
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Comments Off on New rugby manager comes home to Madibaz
The FNB NMMU Madibaz’s newly appointed rugby manager, Melissa Awu, has come a long way since her childhood memories of watching the 1995 Rugby World Cup in her New Brighton family home and seeing her grandmother’s excitement as the Springboks lifted the...
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Nov 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Conradie takes UJ onto international rugby stage
After representing his country on the biggest stage in world rugby earlier this year, Wian Conradie is now looking forward to pulling the University of Johannesburg jersey over his head for the coming Varsity Cup season. But the 21-year-old Namibian remains...
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Nov 25, 15 •
2204 Views •
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Comments Off on Madibaz to host rugby sevens for sixth consecutive year
The stage is set for NMMU’s George Campus to host the University Sport South Africa (USSA) rugby sevens tournament for a sixth consecutive year. This year the field has been left wide open as champions Tuks will not be returning to defend their...
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Nov 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Continuity key to UJ’s Varsity Cup campaign
The University of Johannesburg’s rugby team will be looking for continuity and balance as they head into the 2016 FNB Varsity Cup with the goal of bringing home the trophy. A stalwart captain, reliable senior players and a handful of young...
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Nov 12, 15 •
2081 Views •
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Comments Off on Madibaz are here to win
The FNB Madibaz are ready for the upcoming FNB Varsity Cup competition as they are set to face UJ in their opening round fixture on 8 February in Johannesburg. “We are not here to just participate. We are here to win. We want to make that clear from the...
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Nov 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP RUGBY MAYORAL CUP AND KRUISFONTEIN FESTIVAL
GARDENS took the honours, but it was a desperately close thing as they shaded a gutsy Star of Hope side 21-18 in the final of the Mayoral Cup rugby competition at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday (November 7). In the all-Uitenhage clash, Star of...
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Nov 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz looking to put up a fight in 2016
The FNB NMMU Madibaz are looking to put the tough 2015 season behind them as they start preparations for next year’s Varsity Cup rugby tournament. The squad came together early last month and have spent most of their time on fitness and conditioning...
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Nov 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Club Mykonos wins SA Fish Industries tournament
Club Mykonos on Saturday won the South African Fish Industries Tournament in style after they cruised to a 22-0 victory against Elandsbaai in the Cup Final at the Smit Sports Grounds in Velddrif. Cerebos A and Sea Pride, meanwhile, shared the Plate trophy...
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Oct 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on Constitutional Court comes to aid of paralysed rugby player #JusticeForCharlesOppelt
Landmark judgement gives Charles Oppelt justice 13 years after crippling injury The Constitutional Court has ordered that Mamre Rugby player, Charles Oppelt, who was crippled in a rugby match in 2002 is to be paid compensation by the Western Cape Department...
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Oct 19, 15 •
2063 Views •
Australia, General News, International, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on Lance named Buildcorp NRC Player of the Year while ARU announces Barbarians touring squad
The Australian Rugby Union today announced CSU NSW Country Eagles flyhalf Jono Lance as Buildcorp National Rugby Championship Player of the Season as well as the Australian Barbarians squad that will travel to New Zealand to play the Heartland XV next month....
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Oct 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on MAYORAL CUP SEMIFINAL RESULTS (Nelson Mandela Bay)
SPRING Rose and Star of Hope rose to the occasion in terrific style in Despatch on Saturday (October 17) to qualify for the final of the Mayoral Cup rugby first division in Nelson Mandela Bay. Both teams scored what could be viewed as upsets, with Spring Rose...
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Oct 12, 15 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls crowned Amateur Provincial champions
The Blue Bulls on Saturday took top honours in the Amateur Provincial Competition final as they defeated the Sharks Club XV 60-27 to be crowned the 2015 Amateur Provincial champions at Loftus Versfeld. The Blue Bulls won the Northern Amateur Provincial...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sharks Club XV win Central Amateur Provincial Competition
The Sharks Club XV on Friday secured the Central Amateur Provincial title in style as they beat Free State Central 47-14 in the Cup Final at Griqua Park in Kimberley. Their counterparts, the KwaZulu-Natal Wildebeest Rural, meanwhile, won the Plate Final with...
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Sep 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Sharks Club XV hunt back-to-back Central Amateur titles
The Sharks Club XV will have their sights set on back-to-back Central Amateur Provincial titles on Friday in Kimberley after booking their place in the final of the tournament against Free State Central. The Sharks Club XV defeated Griquas Central 44-13 in...
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Sep 11, 15 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls win Northern Amateur Provincial Competition
The Blue Bulls on Friday were crowned the Northern Amateur Provincial champions after defeating hosts the Pumas Lowveld 35-10 in the final at Nelspruit Rugby Club. The Lions finished the competition in third place with a 57-26 victory against the Leopards,...
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Sep 8, 15 •
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Comments Off on MATCH REPORTS: APC North
Match 1: Lions vs Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls Nelspruit Rugby Club 7 September, 2015 APC North brought to you by Imperial Toyota Nelspruit Kick-off: 13:00 LIONS: Tries: Chris Juries (4), Thepo Mooki (1), Chris Nqubu (1), LJ van Heerden (1), JP Olivier...
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Sep 8, 15 •
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Comments Off on Bok legends to leave lasting legacy for Madibaz rugby
Stories from the glory days of South African rugby and a look ahead at the 2015 Rugby World Cup contributed to the theme of leaving a lasting legacy for Madibaz rugby during the Bok Banter fundraiser at NMMU on Thursday night. A host of former...
