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Gimmie-Guts op die Groot Verhoog: Oud-Leerders Draf uit vir NWU Young Guns
Potchefstroom Gimnasium was gister duidelik sigbaar op die rugbyveld, maar hierdie keer in die kleure van die NWU Eagles. Drie oud-Gimmies het die gesogte geleentheid gekry om hul staal te wys in ’n kragmeting teen die Maties se Young Guns. Foto: Potchefstroom Gimnasium Die Gimmie-Trio in Aksie Die drie spelers wat die oorgang van skoolrugby na universiteitsvlak suksesvol gemaak het, is: David Ndala Dian Smith Jhanco de Beer Hierdie jong manne is gekies om deel te wees van di

Yolandi Botes
1 day ago1 min read


Eagles Soar to the Summit: NWU Topples Tuks in Round 5 Thriller
The landscape of the FNB Varsity Cup has been officially reshaped. In a round defined by high stakes and historic rivalries, the FNB NWU Eagles have emerged as the new pacesetters of South Africa’s premier university rugby competition. As the tournament reaches its critical mid-season stretch, the Eagles used their home-ground advantage at the Fanie du Toit Sportsground to make a definitive statement, unseating the previously unbeaten FNB UP-Tuks in a clash that lived up to e

Karen Scheepers
2 days ago3 min read


Eagles Soar in Bloemfontein: NWU Dominates Intense Intervarsity Clash
The FNB Varsity Cup season reached a fever pitch this past Monday as two of the competition's most storied rivals, FNB NWU Eagles and FNB UFS Shimlas , locked horns in a Bloemfontein battle that lived up to every ounce of its "classic" billing. In a match defined by physical dominance and clinical finishing, the defending champions from Potchefstroom proved why they remain the team to beat, securing a vital 45-31 victory on the road. Image: NWU A Brutal Battle of the Heavie

Karen Scheepers
Mar 103 min read


Heartbreak in the City of Gold: NWU Eagles Fall Short in UJ Thriller
The FNB Varsity Cup never fails to deliver high-stakes drama, and Round 3 was no exception as the FNB NWU Eagles traveled to Johannesburg for a collision with the FNB UJ Orange Army . In a game that mirrored a heavyweight boxing match, both sides traded massive blows until the final seconds. While the Eagles showed incredible resilience to claw their way back from a significant deficit, it was ultimately a night of "what-ifs" for the men from Potchefstroom as they succumbed

Karen Scheepers
Mar 33 min read


The Weekly Pulse: Potchefstroom, Ikageng, and Promosa 30 January 2026
As we close out the first month of 2026, the Tlokwe region is a landscape of stark contrasts. From the polished academic halls of the "Bult" to the dusty, resilient streets of Ikageng and the high-stakes athletic tracks of Promosa, the heartbeat of this community is stronger than ever. This report provides an in-depth archive of the stories, struggles, and celebrations that defined the window of 15 January to 30 January 2026 . Infrastructure & Civic Pride: The Rebirth of Madi

Karen Scheepers
Jan 304 min read
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