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Maties Sport welcome sporting club leadership for 2025
Last night, Maties Sport hosted our annual welcome function with over a hundred guests who joined representing our sporting clubs Chairpersons, Captains and Coaches. In attendance was the incoming Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof Deresh Ramjugernath who encouraged our student-athletes to reach for success in 2025. “Success is within your reach, train hard, study hard and…
Read MoreFNB Maties women’s coach Aneesah Adams prepares to lead Maroon Machine into new era
FNB Maties Women’s new head coach, Aneesah Adams, will take the reins for the first time in the highly anticipated FNB Varsity Cup Women season opener against defending champions, FNB UFH Women, on Friday, 14 March, at Davidson Stadium in Alice, Eastern Cape. This match will not only showcase the fierce competition between two of…
Read MoreBright future predicted for FNB Maties rising star Ezekiel Ngobeni
FNB Maties captain Ezekiel Ngobeni has quickly become one of South Africa’s rising rugby stars. In the first two rounds of the FNB Varsity Cup 2025, his leadership and skill were pivotal in Maties’ victories. In round one, Ngobeni played a key role in a 41-37 win over the defending champions, FNB UFS Shimlas, earning…
Read MoreMaties Sport Concludes Second Successful Internal Sport Management Workshop Series
Maties Sport recently wrapped up a successful 2025 internal workshop series that was aimed at students involved in the leadership structures of various sports codes and residence committees. The workshops, which ran from 21 February to 23 February, was designed to equip students managing sports clubs and activities at Maties Sport and within the residence…
Read MoreMaties Netball Regional League Set to Redefine Competitive Netball in 2025
Stellenbosch, South Africa – Maties Netball is proud to announce the launch of the Maties Netball Regional League, an exciting new competition bringing together top netball teams from across the region. This highly anticipated league will feature five powerhouse teams: Maties 1, Maties 2, Paarl, UWC, and an all new All-Star Team. With a vision…
Read MoreMaties have a score to settle against Shimlas in FNB Varsity Cup opener in Stellenbosch
FNB Maties coach Kabamba Floors is eager to settle a score with FNB UFS Shimlas as they face off in their opening match of the 2025 FNB Varsity Cup. Last year, Shimlas eliminated Maties in the semi-finals with a convincing 38-24 win at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch. The Free Staters, coached by André Tredoux,…
Read MoreMeet our Varsity Cup Heroes
Our slogan for our 150th Year Celebrations at Maties Rugby is “a legacy that inspires”. We trust that these heroes for 2025 will take that legacy forward with pride and skilful play. Meet your Men’s Senior FNB Maties Varsity Cup squad… EZEKIAL NGOBENI CAPTAIN AGE: 20POSITION: scrumhalfH: 1.75m; W: 77kgSTUDY: BCom AgriculturalEconomics 3rd yrSCHOOL: Tygerberg…
Read MoreGet a Maties Rugby Supporter’s Package!
It’s the season when Maties Rugby fans unite in #MaroonMachine gees in the Danie Craven Stadium for Varsity Cup. Being at Coetzenburg as the sun sets to witness our rugby warriors run out onto the field to do battle, is pure maroon magic. Our Supporter’s packages come with more than a seat: fast-track queuing, and…
Read MoreLEAVE YOUR LEGACY MARK – DONATE!
Be a legend and support Maties Rugby’s growing legacy through our special 150-year bursary campaign … and leave your legacy mark in a plaque at the Danie Craven Stadium! Donors will be recognised as legends in their own right with a named plaque in Platinum, Gold and Silver categories. It costs R200 000 a year to…
Read MoreMaties Rugby 150 – A Legacy Worth Celebrating
Maties Rugby enters its 150th year in 2025, marking a significant milestone in South African rugby history. Founded in 1875 with a match played on Die Braak – and with a round ball – our club has grown into one of the most formidable institutions in the game. Today, Maties Rugby is the second-oldest club…
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