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…

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Bright 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…

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Maties 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…

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Meet 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…

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Get 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…

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LEAVE 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…

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Maties 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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