Maties Rugby appoints new head coach
As Paarl Boys’ High School announced the departure of its head coach, Stellenbosch University confirmed he would be heading...
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Who’s next in line to coach Maties Rugby?
As Maties Rugby senior men’s head coach Kabamba Floors’ three-year contract approaches its end in July, both Stellenbosch University...
Maroon Machine snatches late victory after NWU comeback scare
FNB Maties scored a dramatic late try to secure victory over FNB North West University (NWU) Eagles at the wind-swept Danie Craven Stadium in round six of the FNB Varsity Cup. This puts the semi-final in their sights while denying NWU’s hold on the log.
Matimu Manganyi: ‘I want my players to know that they were cared for’
Matimu Manganyi is an assistant coach for the Maties Rugby junior men’s team. His aim is to leave a...
Maties women through to Varsity Cup finals
Maties women has qualified for the Varsity Cup finals after defeating the University of Johannesburg (UJ) women 22-19. SMF...
Maties Rugby launches 150-year bursary campaign for student athletes
Maties Rugby is aiming to raise R15 million through a bursary campaign to support student athletes. The initiative forms...
Waqar Solaan: A giant with many hopes
Waqar Solaan grew up in a family passionate about rugby. The final year BA (Humanities) student at Stellenbosch University,...
The Maroon Machine grinds to a halt
A home ground advantage proved to be the defining factor of the Varsity Cup semi-finals, as FNB Maties lost...
In conversation with Maties head of rugby Drikus Hancke
With hard work, an eye for opportunity and an undying love for rugby, Drikus Hancke took his career from...
A season of ups and downs for Maties rugby
After over seven months of competitive rugby, Stellenbosch University’s Maties Rugby Club’s 2022 season has come to an end....