rugby
Maties shine at USSA championships
Maties excelled at the recent University Sport of South Africa (USSA) Championships, sealing victory in multiple sporting codes. The maroon machine took home the gold in the men’s rugby, men’s hockey, women’s hockey and netball championships, while adding a number of silver and bronze medals to an impressive medal tally. Rugby In a repeat of…
Read MoreVarsity Cup – A Leadership Experience – The Maties Sport, Stellenbosch University, Chief Director’s Story
When I drove to work just after 07:00 this morning, it hit me, that the 2022 Varsity Cup, #RugbyThatRocks, is over and for the #MaroonMachine it didn’t end well! I truly felt the sadness only this morning, because last night, after losing the cup, I had all sorts of emotions building up, but needed to…
Read MoreMaties Rugby road so far in the 2022 Varsity Cup
The mighty Maties faced off with defending champions Tuks on the 25th April for the Varsity Cup trophy. This will be the Maroon Machine’s 10th appearance in a Varsity Cup final and they hope to secure their sixth title on Monday night. Here is how our road so far in the tournament has fared: FNB…
Read MoreMaties 2008 matchday squad – Where are they now
The 2008 FNB Varsity Cup final will always be remembered by those at a packed and sold out Danie Craven Stadium as well as those glued to their television screens. A match that will be known for a very long time as the one where FNB Maties etched their name in the record book by…
Read MoreMaties roaring to go with new Coach Norman Jordaan
The Maroon Machine kick off their Varsity Cup campaign with Senior Head Coach Norman Jordaan at the helm against Tuks today in Pretoria. Jordaan has taken over the reigns as Head Coach from Drikus Hancke whose role at Maties Rugby has changed as their current Head of program. “I am looking forward to the challenge…
Read MoreVarsity Cup returns as Maties eye the title
Varsity Cup preparations have been ongoing since last year as the Maroon Machine remain hopeful they will have silverware at the end our the tournament. Maties have been crowned Varsity Cup champions five times and they hope to kick off their campaign positively on the 14 February as they face defending champions Tuks on their…
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