UCT scrape past deflated UJ
UCT came out on top against a less than impressive UJ in the fifth and sixth place playoff in Potchefstroom on Monday 13 May. This game was the second time UCT and UJ had met at the NWU Astro this...
View ArticleMaties see off Tuks comeback to book a home final!
It came down to the wire in Potchefstroom when Maties beat Tuks 7-5 in the first semi-final on Monday 13 May. Maties came out guns blazing when Lee-Ann Louwrens opened the scoring in the first minute...
View ArticleNWU fight till the death to conquer Kovsies
NWU pulled a goal out of the bag in the last minute of the game to secure their spot in next week’s Varsity Hockey final when they beat Kovsies 5-4 in Potchefstroom. NWU got the home crowd on their...
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Six of the best: Twitter’s finest!
The hockey community is a tight-knit one. You won’t find many a hockey supporter who isn’t a die-hard fan of the sport. It’s all or nothing when it comes to this code. Varsity Hockey is no exception...
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Five-star performers to look out for in the final
It’s been another scintillating season of Varsity Hockey. We’ve seen shootouts, showdowns and goals galore. With two nail-biting semi-finals behind us there’s almost no doubt that there will be...
View ArticleThe final showdown: Maties vs NWU
It’s the beautiful poise and well-oiled Maroon Platoon of Maties versus the explosive pace and skill of NWU. Who will emerge the victors as we crown a new Varsity Hockey champion on Monday? Until...
View ArticleMadibaz benefit from Varsity Hockey exposure
The Madibaz women’s team faced some tough Varsity Hockey challenges over the past two weeks, but coach Andrew Beynon believes they are better for the experience. The Nelson Mandela University outfit...
View ArticlePlayers’ thoughts on Varsity Hockey’s Power Play
Varsity Hockey’s Power Play is something fans love or hate, not many seem to be on the fence about it. Either way, it’s something the players have had to embrace. Here’s what the players think about...
View ArticleNWU win 2019 Varsity Hockey title in dramatic shootout!
The North-West University are the 2019 Varsity Hockey champions. NWU overcame a determined Maties side to win the final 2-1 at the Maties Astro turf in Stellenbosch. The match failed to produce any...
View Article‘This one is for the memory banks’– NWU’s Hulley
While his team were celebrating their Varsity Hockey final win all around him, NWU coach Shaun Hulley took a moment to reflect on their successful 2019 campaign. “This is amazing,” Hulley told...
View ArticleBanyana six boost USSA’s student games squad
The USSA Women’s Football team will be boosted by the presence of five Banyana Banyana players when they head to the 30th Summer Universiade in Italy in July. The national players named in the 20-women...
View ArticleVarsity footballers help their clubs reach pro ranks
The South African football season concluded with the SAFA Second Division playoffs in Cape Town, where two Varsity Football players helped their clubs to promotion to the professional ranks. Malesela...
View ArticleDouble delight for Varsity Football graduate
Varsity Football graduate Terrence Mashego had two reasons to celebrate this past weekend, firstly as part of his club team and then for his own efforts. The 22-year-old leftback, who won the 2016...
View ArticleGet ready for Varsity Football to heat up your Thursdays!
The fixtures have been set, and this year’s Varsity Football men’s tournament will kick off on Thursday, 25 July 2019. This will be the seventh edition of the tournament, which was launched in 2013 and...
View Article#ThrowbackThursday to a memorable 2018 Varsity Football season
It’s two weeks to go to the kick-off of the 2019 Varsity Football season, and no better time than for a #ThrowbackThursday – and remind you how the 2018 tournament unfolded. ORANGE ARMY SET THE PACE...
View ArticleVarsity Football on fire in seventh season
The hottest football tournament in the world will return to your football pitches and television screens on Thursday, 25 July, with new teams, new innovations and a new level of heat! The 2019 Varsity...
View ArticleVarsity Football – the facts and stats
Varsity Football will return for its seventh edition on 26 July, with Thursdays again being the day when new stars, intriguing rivalries and riveting #iyachesa action will emerge. A look back at the...
View ArticleThe Varsity Football Captains Class of 2019
The Varsity Football 2019 captains range from first years to post graduates. Here’s a little bit more on each of the eight men who will be hoping to lift the coveted trophy come 26 September…...
View ArticleExperience, or fresh new ideas – who’ll be the champion coach?
The talent among the Varsity Football 2019 coaches once again highlights why university football is on the rise and PSL clubs are sourcing from it – on and off the field… WILL EXPERIENCE COUNT? In...
View ArticleNWU prepared to compete for Varsity Football title – Masehela
Following years of so close yet so far, NWU Mafikeng are aiming to kickstart a run to the 2019 Varsity Football title against UKZN on Thursday. Phenyo Mokgothu reports. Noble Boys coach Karabo...
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