Posts tagged With: Varsity Shield

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Conrad rocks as he comes of age in Varsity Shield

20 Mar 25 By Full Stop

Madibaz flyhalf Raashied Conrad showed off his full arsenal of skills as he turned in a man-of-the-match performance against Walter Sisulu University in the FNB Varsity Shield rugby tournament last week.

Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz Sport, Raashied Conrad, Varsity Shield

Composure until bitter end key to heart-stopping Madibaz victory

13 Mar 25 By Full Stop

An extraordinary commitment to ball retention combined with loads of patience proved decisive in the Madibaz’s dramatic victory over the University of the Western Cape in the FNB Varsity Shield rugby ...

Leon van der Merwe, Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz Sport, Varsity Shield

Rising rugby star Zaza wings it all the way to the top

11 Mar 25 By Full Stop

Emihle Zaza’s journey from rugby obscurity to a starring role in the FNB Varsity Shield for the Madibaz is one fit for the movies.

Emihle Zaza, Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz Sport, Varsity Shield

Former footballer shakes off pressure to find the slot for Madibaz

27 Feb 25 By Full Stop

Madibaz utility back Caleb Friskin has emerged as a player to watch after delivering a composed performance in his team’s morale-boosting victory over Fort Hare in the FNB Varsity Shield rugby ...

Caleb Friskin, Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz Sport, Varsity Shield

Madibaz plan to outflank opponents with WP U19 loosie

13 Feb 25 By Full Stop

There will be plenty of pedigree on the side of the Madibaz scrum this year following the recruitment of Western Province U19 loose-forward Sean van Zijl.

Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz Sport, Nelson Mandela University, Sean van Zijl, Varsity Shield

Madibaz rookie a formidable presence with speed to burn

10 Feb 25 By Full Stop

Woodridge College may not rank among the Eastern Cape’s “big” rugby schools but it has certainly produced a gem in new Madibaz recruit Bukho Pantsi.

Bukho Pantsi, Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz Sport, Nelson Mandela University, Varsity Shield

Manuel throws judo into the mix as Madibaz gear up for Shield

30 Jan 25 By Full Stop

Judo sessions and daily workshops on team standards and culture have become the norm for Madibaz rugby coach David Manuel’s charges while preparing for the annual Varsity Shield season.

David Manuel, Madibaz Sport, Varsity Shield

Fear not an option for Madibaz in Cup promotion-relegation match

30 Apr 24 By Full Stop

Madibaz coach David Manuel is encouraging his troops to play “without fear” in their FNB Varsity Cup promotion-relegation match against CUT this week.

Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz Sport, promotion-relegation match, Varsity Shield

Blues locked and loaded for Varsity Shield mission possible

4 Apr 24 By Full Stop

The task is clear – win the last two games and a spot in next season’s FNB Varsity Shield is all but guaranteed.

Okuhle Pangwa, UFH, UFH rugby, UFH Sport, Varsity Shield

Delport all business as unbeaten Madibaz roll out defensive plan

14 Mar 24 By Full Stop

A rock-solid defence has stood between the Madibaz’s try line and their opponents as the team from Gqeberha raced to three consecutive wins at the start of their FNB Varsity Shield ...

Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz Sport, Troy Delport, Varsity Shield