Posts Tagged ‘ Maties ’

Varsity Cup Final; Maties 5 v Tukkies 44

April 8, 2013
Posted by Morné

Same teams different venue. That is the story of the Varsity Cup final 2013.
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Rugby that Rocks, or Pops?

February 21, 2013
Posted by Morné

Has the Pink Floyd, AC/DC or Led Zepplin of rugby been replaced by Justin Bieber?
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Varsity Cup preview – Rugby that Rocks!

January 26, 2013
Posted by Morné

Our resident Varsity Cup expert and fan, Jacques, takes a look at what we can expect in this year’s competition.
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Varsity Cup Final! Tuks v Maties

April 9, 2012
Posted by Morné
Varsity Cup Final! Tuks v Maties

The first ever Varsity Cup match televised in 2008 was between Maties and Tuks at the Danie Craven stadium in Stellenbosch, this game ended up in a 31 all draw. Four years down the line these two team will meet in the final of the 2012 season in Pretoria.
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Semis that Rock! Varsity Cup, semi-finals

March 26, 2012
Posted by Morné
Semis that Rock! Varsity Cup, semi-finals

The class of 2012 arguably dished up some of the most memorable moments in the tournaments history, but in the end it will come down to Maties vs. UJ in Stellenbosch and Tuks vs. Pukke in Pretoria.
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Rugby hooliganism in Varsity Cup

March 15, 2012
Posted by Morné
Rugby hooliganism in Varsity Cup

The following story was sent to me following the supposed ‘Greatest Rivalry in University Rugby’ between Maties and Ikeys – quite frankly, it’s disgusting.
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Organisers explain Maties/Tukkies snub

February 27, 2012
Posted by Morné
Organisers explain Maties/Tukkies snub

The organisers of the FNB Varsity Cup has come out to explain why one of the more anticipated games in this year’s competition will not be televised.
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Monday night rugby is back!

February 6, 2012
Posted by Morné
Monday night rugby is back!

Monday Night rugby is back, bigger and better.
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Rugby that keeps on rocking – The Varsity Cup!

January 9, 2012
Posted by Morné
Rugby that keeps on rocking – The Varsity Cup!

Varsity Cup 2012 is the first bit of rugby that we will have the pleasure to enjoy this year in South Africa.
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SA National Club Champs Wrap

September 19, 2011
Posted by Morné
SA National Club Champs Wrap

Maties’ bid for an unprecedented 13th National Club Championship title received a huge boost on Monday when they blew away fellow Varsity Cup side Tuks 43-22 in an unexpectedly one-sided quarter-final at Coetzenburg in Stellenbosch.
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We will have a new champion, Varsity Cup round-up

March 22, 2011
Posted by Morné
We will have a new champion, Varsity Cup round-up

What a night is all I can say. One thing is certain this year we will have a new Champion as Maties was humiliated by UJ in Stellenbosch.
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It’s the big one tonight

March 7, 2011
Posted by Morné
It’s the big one tonight

The Varsity Cup has been helluva exciting thus-far, but week 5 promises to take this another level up as Maties takes on the Tigers in the wind-tunnel and Shimlas taking on Pukke.
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Rovers upset Maties to take Club Champs

September 24, 2010
Posted by Morné

College Rovers won the SAA National Club Champs for the first time in their history when they beat Maties 24-15 (halftime 11-5) at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on Friday.
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