Maties Sport is proud to share our 2024 Annual Report, capturing a year of remarkable growth, resilience, tough times, and achievement across all spheres of university sport at Stellenbosch University. This publication reflects our deep commitment to empowering student-athletes, fostering excellence, and creating a lasting impact through sport. As we reflect on the past year,…
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The Varsity Esports season is officially underway, and Maties Esports has kicked things off with a powerful statement. With 12 teams entered and 35 students representing the university in the first split of the tournament, it’s clear that Maties is all in—and it’s already paying off. Now in the third week of fixtures, Maties Esports…
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Maties Hockey legend earning her stripes at adidas What started as a sponsorship when she was still a student-athlete became a leading position as Senior Brand Director at adidas South Africa for Maties Hockey legend Kate Woods (previously known as Hector). Kate earned her BA in Sports Science with Business Management at Stellenbosch University…
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Maties Rowing landed third place overall at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Rowing Sprints competition, that took place on the 5-6 April at Club Elani, Misverstand Dam The club snatched six gold medals, five silver medals and eight bronze medals in the respective crew categories. The club that was established in 1987, has never…
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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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Maties Esport is proud to announce its participation in the inaugural Varsity Esport competition, a first-of-its-kind national tournament for South African universities. Representing Stellenbosch University, Maties has entered 35 students for Split 1, competing across three major titles: Valorant, FC25, and Rocket League. This marks a major milestone for esports at Maties, as the club continues to grow its presence and reputation on the…
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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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De Jongh enjoying life after playing rugby After almost two decades as a professional rugby player, Juan de Jongh has more than enough knowledge, experiences, and stories to share. It is no wonder that coaching and podcasting are the fruits of his retirement. De Jongh and fellow Springbok Rudy Paige are the brain trust behind…
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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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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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