Comfortable win for the Bulls against the Rebels

A Bjorn Basson hat-trick helped the Bulls to a comfortable 45-25 win over the Rebels in a Super Rugby clash at Loftus on Saturday. The...
FNB Madibaz flank Brandon Brown tackles Akhona Nela of NWU-Pukke during their Varsity Cup rugby match at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth last week. Photo: Asem Engage

Madibaz flank Brown steps up to the plate

FNB Madibaz flank Brandon Brown is playing some of the best rugby of his career as he strives to make an impact on the...
Madibaz rugby player Justin Hollis will be keen to make an impact in the Varsity Cup this year. The Nelson Mandela University team had their first outing with a practice match against Stellenbosch in George at the weekend.

Madibaz get a taste of Varsity Cup’s power play rule

The FNB Madibaz rugby team received some useful insight into the new Varsity Cup power play rule when they had a practice match against...
University of Johannesburg captain Adriaan Bester bursts through on his way to scoring a try in their Varsity Cup rugby match against Wits at the UJ Stadium in Johannesburg on Monday. UJ won 39-16. Photo: Christiaan Kotze/SASPA

Team effort behind UJ’s first win, says skipper

University of Johannesburg rugby captain Adriaan Bester said a concerted team effort was behind their first win in the Varsity Cup tournament this year...
University of Johannesburg prop Stephen Bhasera is tackled during their clash against North-West University at the UJ Stadium in the Varsity Cup rugby competition earlier this year. Photo: Christiaan Kotze/SASPA

UJ rugby student receives Zimbabwe honour

University of Johannesburg student Stephen Bhasera has been honoured by his native country, Zimbabwe, for his hard work and dedication to rugby. The Varsity Cup...
FNB Madibaz captain Riaan Esterhuizen dives over for a try in their FNB Varsity Shield match against Cape Peninsula University of Technology at the Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Madibaz won 38-21. Photo: Gallo Images

Madibaz coach knows a tough road lies ahead

Madibaz rugby coach Jarryd Buys is buoyant after getting five points from their opening FNB Varsity Shield game in Port Elizabeth, but says they...

WP’s Elstadt ‘a bit cleverer but injuries just happen’

BRUISING Western Province flank Rynhardt Elstadt is looking forward to his role as a breakdown specialist during the 2015 Currie Cup season. Elstadt‚ who started...