FNB Maties crowned FNB Varsity Cup Women 2025 champions

FNB Maties came out victorious in the FNB Varsity Cup Women 2025 final, reclaiming the title they won in 2023 as they defeated FNB Tuks Women by 21-10 in Durban on Friday. The game began cautiously on both sides, with FNB Maties slowly building momentum towards UP-Tuks try-line. The 2023 champions were finally rewarded for…

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FNB Maties ready to avenge last year’s semi-final loss to Shimlas

An electric FNB Varsity Cup semi-final clash is on the cards when FNB Maties and FNB Shimlas lock horns at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on Monday, 7 April. Both teams are hungry to book their spot in the final, and with added layers of history, the stakes couldn’t be higher. FNB Maties, the log leaders with…

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Meet our Women’s Varsity Cup Squad

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 Women’s Senior FNB Maties Varsity Cup squad… Liza Slabbert Captain AGE: 23POSITION: FlankerH: 1.71m; W:66kgSTUDY: BSc Computer ScienceSCHOOL: Upington High SchoolMaties…

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Meet our Young Guns

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 Young Guns Njabulo Dlomo AGE: 19POSITION: PropH: 1.79m; W:105kgSTUDY: Sustainable DevelopmentSCHOOL: Clifton High SchoolClifton 1ST XV Luthando Makula AGE: 19POSITION:…

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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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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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