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Madibaz coach banking on squad’s depth in Varsity Shield – MyPR.co.za

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Madibaz coach banking on squad’s depth in Varsity Shield: Building depth in his squad has been uppermost in coach Jarryd Buys’s mind as FNB Madibaz prepare for their opening Varsity Shield rugby match against University of KwaZulu-Natal in Port Elizabeth tomorrow. The encounter is a repeat of last year’s semifinal at the same venue and will kick off at the Madibaz Stadium at 7pm. Buys said their approach to the season was based on the fact that the team with most log points over 2019 … [Read more...] about Madibaz coach banking on squad’s depth in Varsity Shield – MyPR.co.za

Yates adds fresh mental element to Madibaz rugby – MyPR.co.za

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Yates adds fresh mental element to Madibaz rugby: High performance coach Rob Yates, who specialises in mental conditioning, has been working with the FNB Madibaz rugby team ahead of the Varsity Shield starting next week. Photo: Supplied High-performance coach Rob Yates will be aiming to add a fresh mindset to the FNB Madibaz rugby team when they open their Varsity Shield campaign next week. Yates, a top-level consultant who specialises in mental conditioning, has been brought in to lift the … [Read more...] about Yates adds fresh mental element to Madibaz rugby – MyPR.co.za

Madibaz primed to handle Varsity Shield pressure – MyPR.co.za

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Madibaz primed to handle Varsity Shield pressure: Scrumhalf Luvo Claassen [kicking the ball] will lead the FNB Madibaz team in the Varsity Shield rugby competition this year. Photo: Michael SheehanFNB Madibaz rugby captain Luvo Claassen says they have put plans in place to handle the pressure as they strive to regain a berth in the Varsity Cup. The Nelson Mandela University team, coached by Jarryd Buys, have a chance to return to the top flight after an unbeaten run in the Varsity Shield league … [Read more...] about Madibaz primed to handle Varsity Shield pressure – MyPR.co.za

Madibaz target strong performance in Varsity Shield – MyPR.co.za

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Madibaz target strong performance in Varsity Shield: Madibaz prop Tembelihle Yase goes on a charge in the Varsity Shield rugby final against Cape Peninsula University of Technology at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth last year. Photo: Michael Sheehan The FNB Madibaz rugby team have their attention firmly focused on another successful season in the Varsity Shield tournament when the opening fixtures are played next month. This is a crucial year for the Nelson Mandela University club as it … [Read more...] about Madibaz target strong performance in Varsity Shield – MyPR.co.za

Consistency is key to success for Madibaz cricket – MyPR.co.za

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Consistency is key to success for Madibaz cricket: Tristan Stubbs will be aiming to make an impact when he turns out for Madibaz at the University Sport South Africa cricket tournament at Wits in Johannesburg from December 2 to 6. Photo: Brittany Blaauw Doing the basics consistently well will be the key to success for the Madibaz cricket team when they challenge for the University Sport South Africa title in Johannesburg next month. The 50-overs tournament takes place at Wits from December 2 to … [Read more...] about Consistency is key to success for Madibaz cricket – MyPR.co.za

Madibaz men chase spot in Varsity Football – MyPR.co.za

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Madibaz men chase spot in Varsity Football: Siwaphiwe Maso [with ball] will have an important role to play for Madibaz when they compete in the University Sport South Africa football tournament at Wits in Johannesburg from December 2 to 6. Photo: Michael SheehanThe Madibaz men’s football team are determined to capitalise on their promotion to the top-flight by finishing in the top eight when the University Sport South Africa tournament takes place next week. The annual competition will be … [Read more...] about Madibaz men chase spot in Varsity Football – MyPR.co.za

Inexperienced Madibaz keep A section spot in USSA tennis – MyPR.co.za

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Inexperienced Madibaz keep A section spot in USSA tennis: The Madibaz team which competed in the University Sport South Africa tennis tournament in Stellenbosch last week was (from the left, back) Dewaldt de Waal, Nathan van der Mescht, (front) Stef van Heerden, Sisipho Ndlabhu, Jewlin Jonkers, Andrew Hyde, Demi da Silva, Benjy Nelson (men’s captain), Danielle Stander (women’s captain), Kerry Pattinson and Victoria Simons. Photo: Supplied With three players chosen for the Cucsa squad … [Read more...] about Inexperienced Madibaz keep A section spot in USSA tennis – MyPR.co.za

Madibaz women take bronze at USSA water polo week – MyPR.co.za

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Madibaz women take bronze at USSA water polo week: The Madibaz women’s team which claimed bronze at the University Sport South Africa water polo tournament in Stellenbosch is (from the left, back) Jono Watkins (coach), Aimee Cronje, Meghan Maartens, Kelsey Vaughn, Charne Keen, Hannah Werth, Casey Mcleavy, Melinda Goosen (manager), (front) Hannah Reid, Staci Edwards, Ashleigh Vaughn, Cassidy Holmes. Photo: Supplied The Madibaz women’s water polo team claimed the bronze medal for the … [Read more...] about Madibaz women take bronze at USSA water polo week – MyPR.co.za

Madibaz ready to apply themselves at USSA chess week – MyPR.co.za

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Madibaz ready to apply themselves at USSA chess week: Members of the Madibaz team to compete in the University Sport South Africa chess tournament in Makhanda next month are (back, from the left) Khaka Nonyongo, Blessings Sinamane, Athenkosi Sajini, Briswel Mabuto, Timi Ogundiphe, Ndzondelelo Payi; (front, from the left) Ongezwa Jonas, Ntombikhona Mngomezulu, Siso Piko, Palesa Hlope and Sibulele Fihla. Photo: Brittany Blaauw Maintaining their focus consistently during a demanding week will be a … [Read more...] about Madibaz ready to apply themselves at USSA chess week – MyPR.co.za

Team effort essential for Madibaz tennis success – MyPR.co.za

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Team effort essential for Madibaz tennis success: Part of the Madibaz squad which will compete in the University Sport South Africa tennis tournament in Stellenbosch next month are (from the left) Benjamin Nelson, Sisopho Ndlabhu, Danielle Stander and Dewaldt de Waal. Photo: Supplied The Madibaz tennis team, having gained promotion to the A section, know that a committed team effort will be essential when they compete in the University Sport South Africa tournament next month. The annual event … [Read more...] about Team effort essential for Madibaz tennis success – MyPR.co.za

Hard work pays dividends for Madibaz athlete – MyPR.co.za

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Hard work pays dividends for Madibaz athlete: Long-distance runner Mariano Eesou was named the male athlete of the year at the Bestmed Madibaz Athletics Club awards function recently. Photo: Supplied Joy at receiving recognition for the hard work he has put into his career is the underlying feeling for runner Mariano Eesou after he was named the Bestmed Madibaz male athlete of the year this month. The award came following a season in which the 27-year-old long-distance ace showed his ability at … [Read more...] about Hard work pays dividends for Madibaz athlete – MyPR.co.za

Madibaz Sports Stars of the Year

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National representatives Ischke Senekal and Alaric Basson received recognition for their 2019 achievements when they were named the Nelson Mandela University sport stars of the year in Port Elizabeth on Friday night. The Madibaz Sport gala function took place at the Madibaz Indoor Sports Centre where field athlete Senekal received the Sportswoman of the Year award for the second straight year. Basson was named the Sportsman of the Year after becoming the first swimmer from the varsity to … [Read more...] about Madibaz Sports Stars of the Year

Elrio signing is a major coup for Madibaz football – MyPR.co.za

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Elrio signing is a major coup for Madibaz football: Madibaz Sport football manager Mark Tommy (left) welcomes former Bafana Bafana player Elrio van Heerden to the management team of the Nelson Mandela University club in Port Elizabeth. Photo: Brittany Blaauw The Madibaz Football Club have scored a major coup by signing on former Bafana Bafana player Elrio van Heerden as their technical specialist coach. Although the 36-year-old midfielder has been assisting the Nelson Mandela University team in … [Read more...] about Elrio signing is a major coup for Madibaz football – MyPR.co.za

It was a hockey year to remember for Madibaz – MyPR.co.za

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It was a hockey year to remember for Madibaz: Hannah Knott-Craig led the Madibaz women’s team to success in the Eastern Province premier league and Knockout competition this year Photo: Carlo Jonkerman The Madibaz premier league men’s and women’s hockey teams have crowned a year to remember for the club by annexing the Eastern Province titles. In addition, both teams won the Knockout competitions which were played from mid-year onwards. The men continued their dominance of the … [Read more...] about It was a hockey year to remember for Madibaz – MyPR.co.za