FNB Madibaz rugby captain Riaan Esterhuizen goes on the attack against University of KwaZulu-Natal in their FNB Varsity Shield semifinal last Thursday. Madibaz won 46-0 to qualify for the final against Cape Peninsula University of Technology at the Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Thursday. Photo: Michael Sheehan

Madibaz gear up for CPUT onslaught

FNB Madibaz rugby captain Riaan Esterhuizen wants his team to emulate their defensive display in the semifinals when they face Cape Peninsula University of...
Luvo Claassen of Madibaz kicks ahead in last week's Varsity Shield rugby match against Fort Hare University in Alice. Madibaz won 32-9 and will now play University of KwaZulu-Natal in the semifinals at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Thursday at 7pm. Photo: Michael Sheehan

Madibaz will stick to tried and trusted approach

It will be more of the same in terms of preparations by the FNB Madibaz rugby team as the FNB Varsity Shield reaches its...
University of Johannesburg rugby captain Driaan Bester (with the ball) wants his team to end on a high when they play their final Varsity Cup game against Free State University in Johannesburg on Monday. Photo: Christiaan Kotze

UJ want to end Varsity Cup on a high

The University of Johannesburg rugby team have set themselves the goal of ending on a high when they play their final Varsity Cup rugby...
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 centre Christopher Hollis goes on a run during the 62-5 win over Tshwane University of Technology in their FNB Varsity Shield rugby match at the Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Photo: Michael Sheehan

Hard work pays off for Madibaz rugby

FNB Madibaz rugby captain Riaan Esterhuizen says the hard work they put in during their pre-season programme is paying dividends in the FNB Varsity...

Madibaz refreshed after Varsity Shield bye

The FNB Madibaz rugby team will resume their FNB Varsity Shield campaign with fresh energy when they host Tshwane University of Technology in Port...
FNB Madibaz eighth man Bevan Prinsloo was named the Player that Rocks after scoring four tries in their Varsity Shield match against University of KwaZulu-Natal in Maritzburg last week. Madibaz won the match 41-12. Photo: Jethro Snyders Photography

Madibaz will stay grounded, says Prinsloo

The FNB Madibaz rugby team are riding the crest of a wave in the FNB Varsity Shield this season, but star loose forward Bevan...
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...
FNB Madibaz player Chadwyn November dives for the line in their FNB Varsity Shield rugby match against Rhodes at the Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Madibaz won 53-8. Photo: Gallo Images

UKZN pose stiff challenge for unbeaten Madibaz

The FNB Madibaz rugby team are gearing up for what will be their toughest fixture to date when they tackle University of KwaZulu-Natal in...
University of Johannesburg rugby sevens star Voice Ndou (middle) goes on a run during the women's sevens university tournament last year. Photo: Siphendulwe Nxasana

UJ sevens star targets a future with Blitzboks

Having had a taste of international competition, University of Johannesburg sevens rugby star Voice Ndou is eager to continue her association with the Blitzboks...