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...
Madibaz rugby coach Jarryd Buys is hoping the team will start their Varsity Shield programme on a winning note when they take on Cape Peninsula University of Technology at the Madibaz Stadium on Monday. Picture: Lebogang Sandla

Madibaz coach seeks a winning habit

Madibaz rugby coach Jarryd Buys wants his team to create a winning habit when they begin their Varsity Shield campaign at the Madibaz Stadium...
Madibaz coach Jarryd Buys says the Nelson Mandela University squad are ready to prove a point in the Varsity Shield rugby competition this year. Photo: Sonwabile Lebogang Sandla

Madibaz coach banks on squad’s strong work ethic

New Madibaz rugby coach Jarryd Buys is banking on a strong work ethic as the Nelson Mandela University outfit face a challenging season in...
Former provincial player Dewey Swartbooi has taken over as head coach of the University of Johannesburg rugby team to play in the Varsity Cup this year. Picture: Martin Hlongwane

Swartbooi wants to continue UJ rugby legacy

Dewey Swartbooi is ready to continue a strong rugby legacy at the University of Johannesburg after being appointed as the Varsity Cup team's head...
Madibaz rugby player Eloise Webb will form part of the South African women's rugby sevens team for the Commonwealth Games in Australia from April 4. Photo: Supplied

Madibaz star receives national sevens contract

Madibaz sevens rugby star Eloise Webb is ready to take her career to the next level after being awarded a Springbok contract last month...
University of Johannesburg rugby star Wian Conradie won the student-athlete of the year award at the varsity's annual awards function in October. Picture: Christiaan Kotze/Asem Engage

Hard work pays off for UJ rugby star

Rugby star Wian Conradie says hard work was the key to success during his five years at the University of Johannesburg after recently being...
Former University of Johannesburg star Aphiwe Dyantyi was named the Breakthrough Player of the Year at World Rugby's annual awards function in Monaco last Sunday. Picture: Saspa

Springbok wing hopes to inspire others

Former University of Johannesburg star Aphiwe Dyantyi hopes his meteoric rise to stardom will provide inspiration for young rugby players coming through the ranks...
Former Springbok flank Thando Manana is relishing the chance to restore the pride to Madibaz rugby after being recently elected the club's president. Picture: Supplied

New Madibaz role for former Springbok

Thando Manana's passion for rugby will stand him in good stead as he throws his weight behind a campaign to put the pride back...

Springboks Looking for Vital Boost

When South Africa’s rugby union squad were dismantling a weak set of English tourists earlier in the year, it seemed as though the Springboks...
Michael Botha will be aiming to help Madibaz make an impact when they take part in the University Sport South Africa rugby tournament in Johannesburg from July 2 to 6. Picture: Saspa

Madibaz out to prove their potential at USSA

Madibaz rugby coach Jarryd Buys wants his squad to place the emphasis on enjoyment when they take part in the University Sport South Africa...