NWU Eagles ready for Tuks semi-final showdown

The North-West University (NWU) Eagles will aim to move one step closer to defending their Varsity Netball title when they face UP-Tuks in the semi-final on Monday, 21 September 2026.

The knockout clash brings together two strong sides with one clear goal: a place in the Varsity…

NWU Soccer Institute earns special recognition at SALGA North West awards

The growing impact of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute has earned recognition beyond the football pitch after it received a special honour at the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) North West provincial municipal awards.

The NWU Soccer Institute was…

Njabulo finds her place in the championship family

For first-year student Njabulo Hlophe, joining the defending Varsity Netball champions at the North-West University (NWU) is about more than earning court time. It is an opportunity to add another chapter to a journey built on hard work, setbacks and a growing love for the people she has met through the sport.

Eagles soar past CUT to strengthen title defence

The North-West University (NWU) Eagles continued their push to defend their Varsity Netball crown with a convincing 60-37 victory over newcomers Central University of Technology (CUT) in round five of the competition.

The defending champions took control after a competitive opening…

NWU FC suffer second consecutive defeat against Hope FC

North-West University (NWU) FC suffered their second consecutive defeat in the Motsepe Foundation Championship after going down 1–0 to Cape Town-based Hope FC in a tightly contested home encounter.

The result follows the 2–0 defeat last weekend to Lerumo Lions in Dobsonville, Soweto,…

Football Officials Development Programme opens new pathways for students

For many aspiring footballers, the dream is to make it onto the pitch as a player. At the North-West University (NWU), however, students are being encouraged to look beyond playing and explore the many career opportunities that exist in the football industry.

Through the NWU Football…

The coach behind the rising netball stars at the NWU

For North-West University (NWU) netball coach Monique Meyer, coaching is about more than preparing players to win matches. It is about developing talent, building confidence and creating opportunities for athletes to progress to higher levels of the sport.

Monique’s recent appointment…

Eagles rediscover team connection to edge Kovsies

The North-West University (NWU) Eagles showed their ability to respond under pressure when they bounced back from their first defeat of the 2026 Varsity Netball season to beat UFS Kovsies 50-48 in Bloemfontein on Monday, 31 August.

The two-point victory at the Callie Human Hall was a…

Elsunet du Plessis' netball journey reaches a new milestone

What do you get when someone refuses to limit herself to just one role in sport? In Elsunet du Plessis’ case, you get a player, sport scientist, lecturer, sport manager and coach who has now added another national role to her growing list of achievements.

She has been appointed as the South African under-19 caretaker assistant coach for…

Mini Cricket Festival serves up a bigger and better celebration of youth cricket

The North-West University (NWU) once again demonstrated its commitment to developing young talent, strengthening communities and using sport as a powerful tool for community engagement when it recently hosted its annual NWU Mini Cricket Festival.

Described as the biggest mini cricket festival in the area, the event brought together…