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Feb 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Varsity Cup Previews – 8 February 2016
Oskar Calitz from FNB Tuks, is set to make his FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International debut against FNB NWU-Pukke in the opening round of South Africa’s ultimate student rugby competition and feels honoured to pull over the No.12 jersey worn...
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Feb 7, 16 •
2484 Views •
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Comments Off on FNB UCT IKEYS vs FNB UFS SHIMLAS Teamsheets #VarsityCup
Date: 8 February 2016 Venue: UCT Rugby Fields, Cape Town Kick-off: 19h00 TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen (Click on image to increase size) Ikeys: Shimlas...
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Feb 3, 16 •
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Comments Off on Varsity Rugby values penalties and drop goals
Update on points awarded for penalty kicks, drop goals and conversions 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 the implementation of a...
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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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Dec 10, 15 •
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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 25, 15 •
1883 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
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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 12, 15 •
1643 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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Aug 24, 15 •
2080 Views •
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Comments Off on Cowley says Boks must play smarter rugby
Legendary Eastern Province flyhalf and television commentator Gavin Cowley says the Springboks’ biggest challenge in the countdown to the IRB Rugby World Cup is that other teams are outsmarting them. “It’s not that they have better players than...
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Jul 10, 15 •
1872 Views •
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Comments Off on Sit down with Bok captains for Madibaz dinner
Two Springbok captains will lead a squad of national rugby heroes for an entertaining panel discussion at the Madibaz Bok Banter gala dinner in Port Elizabeth on September 3. Former SA skippers Hannes Marais and André Vos have confirmed their...
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Jul 1, 15 •
1750 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, South Africa, Springbok News, Varsity Cup •
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Comments Off on University to host Bok alumni for rugby legacy event
Paul Treu: Former Blitzbokke coach Paul Treu will be among the many national rugby stars returning to their alma mater, NMMU, for the glittering Madibaz Bok Banter dinner on September 3. Photo: Saspa Some of NMMU’s most famous South African...
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Jun 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Intrust Super Shute Shield: Round 14 Results
Frenetic pace and missed opportunities were the order of the day at Forshaw Rugby Park, when the third placed Warringah took on fourth placed Southern Districts in a highly charged encounter. Warringah overwhelmed Southern Districts in the second half, and...
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May 2, 15 •
3689 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Vodacom Cup •
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Comments Off on Q&A with Varsity Cup Dream Team and Pukke scrumhalf Dillon Smit
The Lions made a late change ahead of their clash with the Waratahs on Saturday. Dillon Smit, who is being rewarded for an impressive Varsity Cup tournament replaces Ross Cronje on the bench. Smit is on loan from the Leopards. Rugby Fifteen...
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Apr 21, 15 •
2781 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks edge Varsity Cup Dream Team
The Junior Springboks scored a morale boosting 31-24 win over a powerful Varsity Cup Dream Team on Tuesday evening at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch. Playing in front of an appreciative crowd and in excellent weather conditions, the Varsity Cup...
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Apr 15, 15 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
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Comments Off on Varsity Cup Dream Team
FNB NWU-Pukke fullback Rhyno Smith has been crowned the overall FNB Player that Rocks for the 2015 edition of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International. The award is a fitting reward for a player whose blistering speed, devastating side step...
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Apr 13, 15 •
2587 Views •
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Comments Off on FNB UFS-Shimlas vs FNB NWU-Pukke Teamsheets #VarsityCup Final
Venue: Shimla Park, Bloemfontein Date: 13/4/2015 Kick–off: 19h00 CAT (live on Supersport) Referees: Stephan Geldenhuys, Tahla Ntshakaza Assistant referees: Oregopotse Rametsi, Lourens van der Merwe TMO: Johan Greeff Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...
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Mar 31, 15 •
2124 Views •
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Comments Off on Unbeaten Shimlas to host Pukke
The unbeaten FNB UFS-Shimlas will host FNB NWU-Pukke in their first-ever FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International final in Bloemfontein. The Free State side saw off defending champions FNB UCT in their home semifinal, and NWU-Pukke edged...
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Mar 30, 15 •
2903 Views •
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Comments Off on Tuks vs Pukke Teamsheets #VarsityCup
Photo: Anton Geyser Date: Monday, March 30 Venue: Tuks Stadium, Pretoria Kick-off: 19h00 live on Supersport Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen.co.za FNB UP-Tuks: 15 Riaan Britz, 14 Damian van Wyk, 13 Daniel Kriel, 12 John Jackson, 11 Jermaine Kleinsmith,...
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Mar 23, 15 •
2031 Views •
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Comments Off on Madibaz vs TUKS Teamsheets #VarsityCup
Date: Monday, March 23 Venue: Madibaz Stadium, Port Elizabeth Kick-off: 16.45 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen FNB Madibaz: 15 Tythan Adams, 14 Khaya Malotana, 13 Michael Bernardt, 12 Devon Lailvaux, 11 Brian Skosana, 10 Ruan Allerston, 9 Daniel Acker, 8...
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Mar 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Play-off showdown in final round #VarsityCup
There will be four teams fighting it out over the two remaining play-offs spots in the final round of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International on Monday. With FNB UP-Tuks and FNB UFS-Shimlas having secured home semifinals with big wins in the...
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Mar 22, 15 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz team to play TUKS #VarsityCup
Date: Monday, March 23 Venue: Madibaz Stadium, Port Elizabeth Kick-off: 16h45 CAT (Live on SS1) FNB Madibaz: 15 Tythan Adams, 14 Khaya Malotana, 13 Michael Bernardt, 12 Devon Lailvaux, 11 Brian Skosana, 10 Ruan Allerston, 9 Daniel Acker, 8 Andisa Ntsila, 7...
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Mar 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Pukke cruise past CUT
Photo: Marita Holder FNB NWU-Pukke secured a convincing 53-16 victory over FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International newcomers FNB CUT Ixias in Bloemfontein on Monday. The Potchefstroom outfit outscored their hosts by seven tries to two, to give...
