His body might not always agree, but in his heart, Kyle Simmonds (31) still believes he has what it takes to represent his country on the international cricket stage. “I might already be 31 years old,” Kyle says with a laugh, “but in my...

Stellenbosch University (SU) has taken a significant step in integrating sport, education, and social impact through a new partnership between Maties Sport and the Faculty of Education. The recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...

Maties Rugby Club has honoured players for outstanding achievements at its annual awards ceremony in Stellenbosch. Addressing the gathering, Head of Maties Rugby, Drikus Hancke said: “As we hand out awards, remember: these trophies...

Maties Sport is excited to announce the appointment of Kamaal Sait as the new head coach of the Maties Women’s Football team. This marks a significant step forward for Stellenbosch University’s women’s football programme, aiming to enhance...

Stellenbosch University was buzzing this past weekend as Maties played host to the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Rugby 7’s Tournament at home. The Danie Craven grounds were alive with energy, and our Maroon teams gave plenty to cheer...

Maties proudly hosted the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Swimming Championships in Stellenbosch, bringing together top student swimmers from across the country for two days of intense racing, personal bests, and memorable finishes at...

Maties Climbing’s Jeremy van der Riet has bagged the hardest route in the annual Black Diamond Tradathon – a traditional rock-climbing festival that pits strength and mental fortitude against gravity. Maties was further represented by Megan...

As a student-athlete at Stellenbosch University, you learn how to be independent and take responsibility for your actions. “As a Matie, I learned very quickly how to be independent. I had to learn about tasks like budgeting and time...

It is with deep sorrow that Maties Sport and Maties Rugby Club mourns the passing of one of our own, Dawie Snyman, on 14 August 2025—a former Maties stalwart, Springbok legend, and revered coach. Dawie’s rugby journey began at Stellenbosch...

Just as male rugby players can be hooligans on the field and gentlemen afterwards, so can women players be aggressive for 80 minutes and then have their nails done, says Maties Rugby Women’s Head Coach, Aneesah Adams. “People need to get...