Posts Tagged ‘Madibaz’

  • Madibaz to host rugby sevens for sixth consecutive year

    Nov 25, 15 • 1883 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments 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...

  • Madibaz are here to win

    Nov 12, 15 • 1643 Views • General News, Varsity CupComments 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...

  • Ludick looks to lead Madibaz to glory in 2016

    Nov 11, 15 • 1674 Views • General NewsComments Off on Ludick looks to lead Madibaz to glory in 2016

    CAPTION: Scrumhalf Ivan Ludick (centre) will be leading the Madibaz onto the field during their 2016 Varsity Cup rugby campaign. Photo: Saspa   Newly appointed FNB Madibaz captain Ivan Ludick is champing at the bit for the 2016 Varsity Cup rugby season...

  • Madibaz looking to put up a fight in 2016

    Nov 6, 15 • 1668 Views • General News, Varsity & ClubComments 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...

  • Bok legends to leave lasting legacy for Madibaz rugby

    Sep 8, 15 • 2579 Views • General News, International, Varsity & ClubComments 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...

  • Cowley says Boks must play smarter rugby

    Aug 24, 15 • 2080 Views • General News, International, Springboks, Varsity CupComments 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...

  • Madibaz rally to stay alive in Varsity Cup

    Mar 5, 14 • 2071 Views • General News, Varsity CupComments Off on Madibaz rally to stay alive in Varsity Cup

    CAPTION: FNB NMMU turned in a gutsy performance to take the win against FNB Wits in wet and slippery conditions on Monday night. Photo: Wessel Oosthuizen/SASPA   A torrential downpour did little to dampen FNB NMMU’s spirits, as they rallied to a...

  • Van Zyl joins Madibaz for Wits clash

    Feb 28, 14 • 2239 Views • General News, Varsity CupComments Off on Van Zyl joins Madibaz for Wits clash

    Photo caption: Injured replacement scrumhalf Ivan Ludick (centre) is one of three enforced changes to the FNB NMMU side that will take on FNB Wits in the FNB Varsity Cup on Monday. Photo: Michael Sheehan/SASPA Eastern Province Kings star Kayle van Zyl has...

  • Maidza all smiles after Madibaz maiden win

    Feb 5, 14 • 2392 Views • General News, Varsity CupComments Off on Maidza all smiles after Madibaz maiden win

    FNB Madibaz head coach David Maidza said his side had done their university proud after a 45-29 maiden victory over FNB Maties in the FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, on Monday evening. “Overall, I thought the boys did very well for...

  • Madibaz announce Varsity Cup team

    Jan 31, 14 • 3398 Views • General News, South Africa, Varsity CupComments Off on Madibaz announce Varsity Cup team

    CAPTION: Prop Roy Godfrey will captain the 23-man FNB Madibaz team to play the Maties in the first FNB Varsity Cup match of the season on Monday. Photo: Shaun Roy/Gallo Images NMMU have announced their 23-man team that will take on the FNB Maties in the FNB...

  • Kings beat Madibaz

    Jan 23, 13 • 3188 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Kings beat Madibaz

    Sean Hutchison – Port Elizabeth. A warm up ‘game’ was played between the Southern Kings and Nelson Mandela Bay University today.   The Kings went out to a 21-0 lead at half-time and ended up winning 28-12.   It was treated as a...