Legendary Maties rugby player Edwill van der Merwe will make his Springbok debut this coming weekend against Wales at Twickenham. Edwill played 37 Varsity Cup matches for Maties and still holds the record for the most tries—23—in this series. He was a key player in the teams that won the trophy in 2018 and 2019.…
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After wrapping up the 2024 FNB Varsity Cup season with a silver medal, Maties Rugby had a pair of its players named in South Africa’s selection for the FISU Rugby 7s World University Games taking place in France from 10-12 June 2024. Sport Science Honours student Elme Kruger and 3rd year Sport Science student Ankia…
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For the first time since its inception, South Africa will be the host nation for the The International University Sports Federation’s (FISU) 2026 Rugby Sevens Championship and Stellenbosch University (SU) will have the honour of becoming only the second African University to host this biannual international university rugby showpiece. The University of Namibia hosted the…
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As the Head of Rugby at Maties Sport, Drikus Hancke channels his deep passion for the game into enhancing the Maties Rugby programme. His strategic leadership not only advances our teams’ performance on the field but also strengthens the vibrant sports culture at Stellenbosch University (SU). As we started May celebrating Workers’ Day, we dedicate this series…
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The recent U21 Interprovincial Tournament (IPT) showcased not only the talent within Western Province (WP) hockey but also the prolific influence of Stellenbosch University’s hockey program. With insights from Bevin Bennett, the National U21 assistant coach, and Maties stars Caylin Maree and Daniel Neuhoff, they offer their perception and interpretation of the significance of these…
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Stellenbosch Football Club is proud to announce that the Club will compete in the 2024 SASOL Women’s League! Stellenbosch Football Club has purchased the franchise of Stellenbosch University, and as part of the agreement, the two entities have formed a unique collaboration aimed at advancing the development of women’s football in Stellenbosch and the wider…
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FNB Maties are looking look to cement their dominance in women’s rugby and defend their title when they take on FNB UFH in the final of the 2024 FNB Varsity Cup Women in Pretoria tomorrow (14:00). Head coach Johann Zeier believes his side did well throughout the season even though they are a new group.…
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We are thrilled to present our 2023 Annual Report, which encapsulates our achievements, areas of improvement, and milestones in promoting sport excellence, fostering student development, and enhancing our campus community through a diverse sport model. We’ve witnessed remarkable performances, celebrated victories, and forged meaningful connections with our stakeholders throughout the year. Our student-athletes have demonstrated…
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Kabamba Floors and his FNB Maties rugby side are two wins away from etching their names in the FNB Varsity Cup historic annals as the first side to win the coveted trophy six times. In the first of two semi-finals on Monday, 15 April, Maties welcome 2015 champions, Shimlas, to Stellenbosch, in what can be…
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A career-ending debilitating knee injury hasn’t stopped assistant FNB Maties coach Craig Barry, from pursuing his dream of winning the FNB Varsity Cup. Even though Barry represented the Maroon Machine with distinction in three Varsity Cup finals, he was unlucky not to be on the winning side in a final. In 2021 the 31-year-old outside back picked up…
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