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Aug 19, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ex-Madibaz star eyes further improvement after Kenyan series
Former Madibaz student-athlete Eloise Webb said she would continue to work on her game after returning to action for the Springboks in the two-Test rugby series against Kenya over the past week. After trouncing the East Africans 66-0 in Thursday’s opening...
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May 27, 21 •
2501 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz take positives from ‘best student rugby’ in the world
The Nelson Mandela University rugby club will continue to invest in their student-athletes after completing a tough return to the FNB Varsity Cup competition on Sunday. This is the message from Madibaz Sport rugby manager Mthunzi Hewu and coach André...
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May 4, 21 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz determined to continue Varsity Cup fight, says skipper
FNB Madibaz rugby captain Luyolo Dapula says they will continue the fight to land that elusive win after an agonizing loss against Free State University in the Varsity Cup at the weekend. The Nelson Mandela University outfit, back in the competition’s top...
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Apr 21, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz learn valuable lessons in Varsity Cup examination
FNB Madibaz coach Andre Tredoux feels his squad learnt some valuable lessons about the intensity of Varsity Cup rugby during the opening block of matches this month. The Nelson Mandela University outfit returned to the top flight of the South Africa student...
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Mar 10, 21 •
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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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Sep 7, 20 •
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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 •
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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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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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Jan 23, 20 •
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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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Apr 3, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz will stick to tried and trusted approach
It will be more of the same in terms of preparations by the FNB Madibaz rugby team as the FNB Varsity Shield reaches its business end with this week’s semifinals. The matches take place on Thursday, with the Nelson Mandela University outfit hosting...
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Mar 20, 19 •
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General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
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 14, 19 •
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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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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...
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Mar 4, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on UKZN pose stiff challenge for unbeaten Madibaz
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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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz aim to keep up high standards
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 •
3677 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz coach knows a tough road lies ahead
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 •
6399 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz coach seeks a winning habit
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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Jan 29, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz coach banks on squad’s strong work ethic
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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Dec 13, 18 •
3378 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Varsity & Club, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz star receives national sevens contract
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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Mar 16, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz determined to keep on fighting
Their backs to the wall, the FNB Madibaz rugby team are determined to give everything they have in their remaining two Varsity Cup matches to avoid relegation. After the unfortunate events of Monday night at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth, when...
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Feb 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz squad need to handle the heat
FNB Madibaz rugby coach David Maidza says the whole squad must stand up to handle the pressure when they face Wits in their third Varsity Cup match at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday. After losing their opening encounter against University of...
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Feb 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Better finishing a priority for Madibaz
FNB Madibaz rugby coach David Maidza wants to see better finishing from his team when they run out for their second Varsity Cup fixture against Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein on Monday. Playing their first home game in two years, the...
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Jan 11, 18 •
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General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
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Comments Off on Madibaz get a taste of Varsity Cup’s power play rule
The FNB Madibaz rugby team received some useful insight into the new Varsity Cup power play rule when they had a practice match against Stellenbosch in George last weekend. The encounter with Maties was the first in a series of warm-up outings the...
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Mar 23, 17 •
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Comments Off on Madibaz aim to end campaign on a high
The FNB NMMU-Madibaz will be determined to finish their Varsity Cup rugby campaign with a flourish when they play the Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein on Monday. While the squad have faced some tough challenges this season, coach David Maidza...
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Feb 17, 17 •
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Comments Off on Kaba wants team’s attitude to shine through
FNB NMMU-Madibaz skipper Kevin Kaba is banking on his team’s “never-say-die” attitude to help them overcome a tough period after two successive losses in the FNB Varsity Cup rugby competition. The Port Elizabeth university have faced formidable...
