Rugby on Vaal is ready to fly

It was a Wednesday night and after the rain had yet again pelted down, the playing field at the North-West University’s campus in Vanderbijlpark was soaking wet. And draped in darkness. If it wasn’t bad enough that the elements conspired against the first rugby team of the campus training in acceptable conditions,…

NWU Eagles back on Varsity Cup track

This win meant the world. Not only did the NWU Eagles beat former champions and perennial finalists UP-Tuks 17–8 during their Varsity Cup clash in Potchefstroom on Monday, 7 March, they also got their 2022 campaign back on track. 

A red card did Tuks no favours, but the Eagles did…

NWU Soccer Institute alumnus back to play in the top league

After joining Mpumalanga-based TS Galaxy FC, North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute alumnus Orebotse “Bobo” Mongae is back to play in South Africa’s top league, the DSTV Premier Soccer League.

The talented middle fielder has joined TS Galaxy on a 30-month contract.

NWU plays host to elite hockey tournament

The North-West University (NWU) is continuing to strive to promote the wonderful sport that is hockey by hosting the Men’s FIH Pro League in Potchefstroom.

The tournament kicks off on Tuesday, 8 February, when South Africa takes on the Netherlands, with the other participating teams…

Ruan takes the reins

It was a unanimous decision – neither the players nor the team management hesitated. There is only one man who can be tasked with leading the North-West University (NWU) Eagles attack in their 2022 Varsity Cup campaign, and that man is Ruan “Sampie” Swiegers.

As tight head he is…

Another NWU Soccer Institute player joins professional team

North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute player Banele Hlophe has joined the professional team JDR Stars FC.

JDR Stars is a South African football club based in Pretoria, and plays in the National First Division.

Banele has signed with JDR…

Great award for Janneman Malan

The International Cricket Council named opening batsman Janneman Malan and his intimidating bat as that organisation’s Emerging Men’s Player of the Year 2021 for his place at the top of the one-day batting log of the Proteas.  

This 25-year-old, who grew up in Mbombela, is a former…

Eagles prepare for Varsity Cup lift-off

The fuse has been lit and the countdown has begun. On 14 February rugby will explode onto our screens and on our tertiary-education fields again when the 2022 Varsity Cup kicks off.  

It is war in its most pleasurable form. Firing the first salvos will be the NWU Eagles and UCT Ikeys…

Liezl is back and stronger than ever

She is back. But different. She is no longer the same Liezl Gouws. Japan has changed her. It happened about 100 km away from the shadow of Mount Fuji and its snow-capped crown. Every drop of sweat was exchanged for wisdom and experience.

Liezl (23) recently ended fifth in the T37…

NWU Eagles and UFS share the spoils in a goalless draw

Reigning Varsity Football champions, North-West University (NWU) Eagles, and the University of Free State shared the spoils in a goalless draw in the fourth round of the 2021 Varsity Football tournament.

This game was an action-packed encounter, with both teams producing a slew of chances to break the tie, but none coming to fruition.…