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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 Tuks announce extended squad
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Tuks will play three warm up games in January ahead of the Varisy Cup tournament which kicks off on the 8th of February. Coach Pote Human has selected an extended squad of 45 players who will take on the Valke (15 January),...
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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 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 •
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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 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Porter eyes successful Varsity Cup swansong
The 2016 season will mark Kobus Porter’s fourth and final FNB Varsity Cup campaign and his second year leading the University of Johannesburg rugby team onto the field. According to Porter, it was a great honour for him to don the captain’s armband...
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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 •
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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 11, 15 •
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Comments 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...
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Apr 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings team to play SWD Eagles
Kings Team to play SWD Eagles 15. Scott van Breda 14. Siviwe Soyizwapi 13. Ronnie Cooke 12. Tim Whitehead 11. Luther Obi 10. Tony Jantjies 9. Jaco Grobler 8. Tim Agaba 7. Stefan Willemse 6. Paul Schoeman 5. David Bulbring 4. Cameron Lindsay 3. Simon Kerrod 2....
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Apr 15, 15 •
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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 •
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Comments Off on Varsity Cup Dream Team to play the Junior Springboks later this month
Varsity Cup Dream Team: 15 Rhyno Smith (NWU-Pukke), 14 Maphutha Dolo (UFS-Shimlas), 13 Rowayne Beukman (NWU-Pukke), 12 Daniel Kriel (UP-Tuks), 11 Jean-Paul Lewis (Maties), 10 Innocent Radebe (UKZN-Impi), 9 Dillon Smit (NWU-Pukke), 8 Jeandre Rudolph...
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Mar 31, 15 •
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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 •
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Comments Off on Pumas medical report and game stats #VodacomCup
The Steval Pumas full back, JW Bell and a Blue Bull opponent competes for the ball mid-air. Photo: GB Jordaan. The medical team of the Steval Pumas has released the following statement with regards to injuries in the squad after the Vodacom Cup match between...
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Mar 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Hard road for Ikeys and Pukke #VarsityCup
Both of last year’s finalists are playing away from home in the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International semifinals on Monday. Defending champions FNB UCT travel to Bloemfontein to face the unbeaten FNB UFS-Shimlas and FNB NWU-Pukke take on...
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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 Maties out to finish strong
Coach Chris Rossouw has made use of his larger squad as the FNB Maties look to finish strongly in the final round of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International. They travel to Bloemfontein to face winless FNB CUT and will be focused on...
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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...
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Mar 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Shimlas remain unbeaten
FNB UFS-Shimlas remained the only unbeaten side in the FNB Varsity Cup Presented by Steinhoff International following a bonus-point 44-24 victory over defending champions FNB UCT-Ikeys in Bloemfontein. A handful of first half tries handed the home side a...
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Mar 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Tuks secure home semi
Photo: Anton Geyser A strong second half showing saw FNB UP-Tuks claim a hard-fought 34-0 victory over a stubborn FNB UJ side in the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International in Johannesburg. The bonus point victory cemented Tuks’ spot on top...
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Mar 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Maties keep hopes alive
FNB Maties claimed a vital 26-16 bonus-point win against FNB NMMU in Stellenbosch to keep their FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International play-off hopes alive. The home side were forced to come from behind at the Danie Craven Stadium, and a...
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Mar 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Home comforts for Tuks and Shimlas
Photo: Anton Geyser FNB UP-Tuks and FNB UFS-Shimlas both secured home semifinals with big wins in Round Six of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International on Monday. UFS-Shimlas beat defending champions FNB UCT 44-24 in Bloemfontein to remain the...
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Mar 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on Shimlas vs Ikeys Teamsheets #VarsityCup
Date: Monday 16 March 2015 Kick-off: 16h45 CAT (live on SS1) Venue: Shimlas Park, Bloemfontein Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen FNB UFS-Shimlas: Team tbc… will appear hear when announced FNB UCT-Ikeys: 15 Khanyo Ngcukana, 14 Richard...
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Mar 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Ikeys claim eight-try thriller #VarsityCup
FNB UCT-Ikeys claimed a nail-biting 40-21 victory over FNB NWU-Pukke in the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International in Potchefstroom, in what was a repeat of the 2014 final. A Jason Klaasen hat trick proved vital as the Cape side claimed their...
