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,...
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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....
‘Dis Altyd Lente’ for musician Nic Stevens
South African musician Nic Stevens is known for his 2006 hit song, arguably now known as the unofficial anthem...
Maties “disappointed” as they miss out on Varsity Cup title
FNB Maties were “disappointed” following their recent loss to FNB UP-Tuks at the Danie Craven Stadium in the Varsity...
Maties miss out on first Varsity Cup final since 2015
For the first time since 2015, Stellenbosch University’s (SU) rugby side (Maties) will not participate in the First National...
Maties Rugby gears up to tackle Covid-safe Varsity Cup
Maties Rugby announced that it will participate in the First National Bank (FNB) Varsity Cup, which will begin on...
FNB MATIES RUGBY TEAM STAYS FIT DESPITE LOCKDOWN
FNB Maties Rugby head coach Dirkus Hancke, remains positive about his team’s fitness levels and momentum for this...
Uproar about Kurt Darren’s word salad at Varsity Cup final
On Monday evening the Varsity Cup final between Maties and Tuks sparked an uproar across the nation when Kurt Darren...