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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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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FNB Maties Women’s new head coach, Aneesah Adams, will take the reins for the first time in the highly anticipated FNB Varsity Cup Women season opener against defending champions, FNB UFH Women, on Friday, 14 March, at Davidson Stadium in Alice, Eastern Cape. This match will not only showcase the fierce competition between two of…
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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 Sport recently wrapped up a successful 2025 internal workshop series that was aimed at students involved in the leadership structures of various sports codes and residence committees. The workshops, which ran from 21 February to 23 February, was designed to equip students managing sports clubs and activities at Maties Sport and within the residence…
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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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FNB Maties coach Kabamba Floors is eager to settle a score with FNB UFS Shimlas as they face off in their opening match of the 2025 FNB Varsity Cup. Last year, Shimlas eliminated Maties in the semi-finals with a convincing 38-24 win at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch. The Free Staters, coached by André Tredoux,…
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