Madibaz Aim for Semis as Varsity Cup Hopes Fade

The fact that the Madibaz went down with all guns blazing as they stumbled to their third loss in the FNB Varsity Shield last Friday just about drew a smile from coach David Manuel. Not that he is happy with his team’s 32-25 defeat to UWC, but because his charges showed the fight he had drilled into them after their blunder against Wits in the previous round. They took a long, hard look at themselves after the latter and there was some tough talk about attitude in the build... Read more »
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By Elzaan van Eeden On Monday, January 14th, 2019

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 coach for 2019. The former Boland and Bulls centre takes over ... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, September 21st, 2015

The Six Nations Championship has Come a Long Way

The Six Nations Championship started as a competition in 1883 and was originally known as the Home Nations Championship. It was started by the perennial rivals which were originally under one kingdom, the Unite... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, October 5th, 2014

Hardworking Boks Withstand Kiwi Tide to Win 27-25

It was a day of improvements in generally all departments that carried the day for the Springboks in order to effect their first win against arch-enemy, The All Blacks since the Tri Nations match in August 2011... Read more »
By Robert On Monday, June 2nd, 2014

Super 15 – Round 16 Wrap-Up

Round 16 of the Super Rugby competition was definitely one which yielded some surprises results-wise and left a few teams with a lot on their minds going into the June International test rugby break The only ma... Read more »
By Robert On Monday, May 26th, 2014

Super 15 – Round 15 Wrap-Up

This weekend’s super rugby results were a positive batch for most South African supporters, with the majority of the South African sides taking home convincing wins. There were a few losses in the South A... Read more »
By Robert On Thursday, May 15th, 2014

Will quotas drop-kick South Africa’s hopes of regaining Super Rugby glory?

It is no secret that South African Super Rugby teams are proving to be no match for their Australian and New Zealand counterparts during the 2014 Super Rugby season. Occupying  three of the bottom five spots o... Read more »