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The Purple Storm Rises: NWU Eagles Unleash Their 2026 Varsity Cup Ambitions
The air in Potch has shifted into a high-voltage frequency that only vibrates when the roar of the crowd meets the thud of a rugby ball. Tonight, 16 February 2026, that energy reaches its peak as the FNB NWU Eagles officially kick off their campaign away against FNB CUT at the CUT Stadium. The journey begins at 19:00 , and while the opening battle takes place in Bloemfontein, the "Purple Pride" established during the recent campus launch at the Amphi Theatre will be felt in

Karen Scheepers
Feb 164 min read


Redemption in Nairobi: Springbok Women’s Sevens Target Promotion in SVNS 2 Opener
The road to the elite World Series enters a critical new phase this weekend as the Springbok Women’s Sevens arrive in Nairobi, Kenya, for the inaugural round of the HSBC SVNS 2 . Following a dominant, undefeated display to claim the SVNS 3 title in Dubai last month, Cecil Afrika’s side now faces a grueling five-match sprint at the Nyayo National Stadium. With the tournament format shifting to a pure league style, every try, conversion, and bonus point will be vital in the hun

Karen Scheepers
Feb 122 min read


NWU Fall Short in Playoff Clash as Tuks Clinch 2–1 Victory
North-West University (NWU) bowed out of the 2025 Varsity Women’s Football tournament after a narrow 2–1 defeat to the University of...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 9, 20252 min read


NWU Snatch Last-Minute Equaliser to Hold Wits 2–2 in Soweto
The Eagles of North-West University (NWU) showed remarkable resilience in Round 3 of the Varsity Women’s Football tournament, coming from...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 8, 20252 min read


NWU Secure First Win with Hard-Fought 2–1 Victory Over CPUT
After a difficult start to the Varsity Women’s Football tournament, North-West University (NWU) bounced back in style, edging past Cape...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 8, 20252 min read


UJ Power Past NWU with 4–0 Win in Varsity Women’s Football Opener
The opening round of the Varsity Women’s Football tournament saw the University of Johannesburg (UJ) make a strong statement, sweeping...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 8, 20252 min read


Springbok Women Make History with First Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final
The Springbok Women have carved their names into South African rugby history by qualifying for their first-ever Women’s Rugby World Cup...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 1, 20253 min read


Junior Klubseisoen kom nader – Is julle reg?
🏉💪🏉💪🏉💪🏉💪🏉💪 Dis amper daardie tyd van die jaar wanneer die laerskole hul laaste liga-wedstryde afhandel en jy weet wat dit...

Yolandi Botes
Jul 17, 20251 min read


PSA Nationals 2025 Juniors Kicks Off in Potchefstroom with Flair and Fierce Competition
The Nelson Mandela Banquet Hall in Potchefstroom is abuzz with youthful talent and national pride as the PSA Nationals 2025 Juniors Pool...

Karen Scheepers
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Are you going to support the women this Saturday? Leopards Women welcome SWD EaGirls and Potch Dorp’s champions will be on show
Hometown pride meets provincial ambition This Saturday, 12 July at Olën Park , the Leopards Senior Women collide with the SWD EaGirls in...

Karen Scheepers
Jul 10, 20253 min read
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