Sport

This past June/July season the Maties women’s hockey team delivered outstanding results at the 2025 University Sport South Africa (USSA) Winter Championships. Months of physical training, mental preparation, and fine-tuning technical skills culminated in a remarkable achievement… read more

From 11 to 15 August, Derby Week took place between men’s residences: Wilgenhof and Dagbreek. This annual sporting week sees the two iconic rivals competing for dominance and an ultimate victory, facing off in sports played sitting… read more

You’ve probably seen the proud Instagram posts of many runners bragging about ringing a bell after their run. And you’re probably wondering what on earth it’s all about.  Versus Socks is currently hosting a challenge called the… read more

The Derby season is no secret to the students of Stellenbosch University (SU). With one goal: victory, the men of Eendrag and Helshoogte came prepared. Two of the teams’ sporting fixtures caught the spotlight this past week!… read more

Energy pulsed through the Coetzenburg Indoor Centre on Friday 1 August as Maties hosted UWC in a long-awaited basketball doubleheader. With memories of a USSA loss still fresh, students flooded in, eyes set on redemption. As the… read more

In July 2025, Netball South Africa officially announced their Under 21 (U21) netball team – also referred to as the SPAR Baby Proteas. Amongst the mix of dedicated players, three proud Maties made the final cut; Zahrah… read more

University Sport South Africa (USSA) 2025 was lit up by Stellenbosch University’s (SU) maroon machines, where they came to play, and left with medals, memories, and perhaps a few bruises. The women’s hockey team played their way… read more

Run It Up was founded with one clear goal: to create more than just a running club. Their mission? To support students on their fitness journeys they offer a space where they feel seen, encouraged, and empowered… read more

The Junior Africa Cup in hockey, where Africa’s best junior hockey teams were showcased, took place in Windhoek, Namibia, from 8 to 25 April 2025. The South African men’s and women’s teams not only became African champions,… read more

One thing that Stellies students aren’t afraid of is a challenge. With the Two Oceans Marathon (TOM) being right on our doorstep, the ambitious students of Stellenbosch University (SU) couldn’t refuse. The TOM entries were completely sold… read more

From cricket fields to boxing rings, Duayne Smith’s journey took an unexpected but empowering turn. Fueled by passion and a deep belief in the sport’s potential to change lives, he founded the Stellenbosch Boxing Association (SBA). More… read more

The adrenaline, excitement and expectation for a win was high in spectators, coaches, students, and most importantly – both teams’ players. After an amazing season of ample losses and wins on both the Maties (who won 8… read more

On Monday, 7 April 2025, the spirited Maties’ students held their breath as rain started to fall on the Danie Craven grounds, leaving the playing field in a less-than-perfect state. However, despite the wet conditions – with… read more

Two Maties fencers came back with a gold and a bronze medal, after the fencing team competed in the Fencing Western Cape (FWC) provincial fencing competition. The team competed in Bonnievale, on 15 and 16 March. The… read more

Nestled in the scenic landscapes of Coetzenberg, Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Maties Equestrian offers students a unique opportunity to develop their riding skills while forming a deep connection with horses. Under the guidance of coach Hamilton, an Equestrian… read more

The Cape Derby never fails to deliver, and this year’s clash between Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Maties and University of Cape Town (UCT) Ikey Tigers was no exception. In a game filled with stunning tries, big tackles and… read more

As the sun comes up and over the mountains in Stellenbosch you are bound to see dozens of activewear-clad inhabitants running through the streets. On a Monday morning at 6:30, an entire group of these runners begin… read more

For 150 years, Maties Rugby has been more than just a team, it has been an institution, a cultural cornerstone of Stellenbosch, and a breeding ground for both athletic and academic excellence. But what’s next for the… read more

The Grim Reaper has been knocking on the door of cricket. On an international level, test cricket is dying a slow death, and nationally, stadiums and players alike struggle to rise from the ground to meet the… read more

The Varsity Cup at Danie Craven stadium is about more than the 30 gentlemen on the field playing the hooligan’s game. There is something about the Steers chips, the long queues for beer, the beer cup worm,… read more