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2016 Varsity Cup
The 2016 Varsity Cup was contested from 8 February to 11 April 2016. The tournament (also known as the ''FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International'' for sponsorship reasons) was the ninth season of the Varsity Cup, an annual inter-university rugby union competition featuring eight South African universities. The tournament was won by , who beat 7–6 in the final played on 11 April 2016. No team was automatically relegated to the second-tier Varsity Shield competition for 2017 and bottom side beat in a relegation play-off to remain in the competition for 2017. Following a disruption during the Round Three match between and and general unrest on various university campuses, all fixtures scheduled for 29 February were postponed to 4 April, with the semi-finals and final also postponed by a week. On 1 March, it was also announced that the round of matches scheduled for 7 March would also be postponed, with the situation at various universities being monitored to deter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over 60 million people, the country is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of . South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government based in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town respectively. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of the population are Black South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town (UCT) ( af, Universiteit van Kaapstad, xh, Yunibesithi ya yaseKapa) is a public research university in Cape Town, South Africa. Established in 1829 as the South African College, it was granted full university status in 1918, making it the oldest university in South Africa and the oldest university in Sub-Saharan Africa in continuous operation. UCT is organised in 57 departments across six faculties offering bachelor's ( NQF 7) to doctoral degrees ( NQF 10) solely in the English language. Home to 30 000 students, it encompasses six campuses in the Capetonian suburbs of Rondebosch, Hiddingh, Observatory, Mowbray, and the Waterfront. Although UCT was founded by a private act of Parliament in 1918, the Statute of the University of Cape Town (issued in 2002 in terms of the Higher Education Act) sets out its structure and roles and places the Chancellor - currently, Dr Precious Moloi Motsepe - as the ceremonial figurehead and invests real leadership ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernst Stapelberg
Theo Ernst Stapelberg (born ) is a South African rugby union player who last played for the in Pro14, the in the Currie Cup and the in the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is fly-half. Rugby career Youth rugby Stapelberg was born in Bloemfontein, but grew up in Port Elizabeth. He represented throughout his school career, playing for them at the Under-13 Craven Week in 2008, the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week in 2011 and the Under-18 Craven Week tournaments in both 2012 and 2013. After school, Stapelberg moved to Cape Town to join the academy. He was the top scorer in the 2014 Under-19 Provincial Championship with 175 points, helping to the title, scoring 18 points in the final against the . He progressed through the age groups, playing for the team in 2015 and also representing university side in the Varsity Cup. Western Province Stapelberg made his first class debut in 2017, coming on as a replacement in 's 35–28 victory over neighbours in the 2018 Rugby Chal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kobus Van Dyk
Jacobus Johannes van Dyk (born 6 July 1994) is a South African rugby union player for the in Super Rugby. His regular playing positions are number 8, lock or flanker. Rugby career Youth and Varsity Cup rugby Van Dyk was born in Bredasdorp and attended school in Caledon. He never represented his local provincial side at schoolboy tournaments, such as the Craven Week. However, after enrolling at the Stellenbosch University, he was selected to represent Western Province at Under-21 level, making three appearances for them in the 2014 Under-21 Provincial Championship. Van Dyk played six matches for in the 2015 Varsity Cup competition, scoring tries in matches against , , and . He made seven starts for during the 2015 Under-21 Provincial Championship regular season, before dropping to the bench for the title play-offs; he came on as a first-half replacement in their 43–20 victory over the s in the semi-finals, but remained unused in the final, in which his side beat the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyers De Villiers
Beyers Johannes de Villiers (born ) is a former South African rugby union player, who played as a flanker. He played first class rugby for in 2016 and represented university side in the Varsity Cup between 2013 and 2017. He retired in February 2017 on medical grounds. Rugby career Schoolboy and youth rugby De Villiers was born in Pretoria, but grew up in the Western Cape province, where he attended Paarl Boys' High School. In 2010, De Villiers was selected to represent Western Province at the premier high school rugby union tournament in South Africa, the Under-18 Craven Week. He started in all three of their matches in the tournament held in Welkom, helping his side to two victories to secure a place in the unofficial final, which they lost to Free State. De Villiers also played for Western Province youth teams after high school. In 2011, he was a key member of the team that played in the Under-19 Provincial Championship, starting eleven of their thirteen matches during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhyno Smith
Rhyno Christo Smith (born 11 February 1993) is a South African professional rugby union player for the Benetton in United Rugby Championship. He usually plays as a fullback, but can also play as a fly-half or winger. Rugby career Leopards / NWU Pukke 2012 season Smith was born and grew up in Paarl in the Western Cape, but never earned a provincial call-up while at high school level. Upon finishing school, he moved to Potchefstroom where he joined the academy. He was included in the squad that participated in the 2012 Under-19 Provincial Championship, making ten appearances and scoring 38 points for his side that finished in fifth position on the log. He scored three tries during the competition in matches against on his debut, against in his second match and against . 2013 season Smith made twelve appearances for the squad in the 2013 Under-21 Provincial Championship, scoring 33 points for his side, including tries in matches against and , but again missed out ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sylvian Mahuza
Sylvian Mahuza (born ) is a South African professional rugby union player. He can play as a winger, centre or fullback. Career Youth and Varsity Cup rugby In 2009, he was called up to represent the Under-16 side at the Grant Khomo Week competition. In 2010 and 2011, he played for their Under-18 side at the Craven Week tournament. After high school in 2012, however, he moved to Potchefstroom, where he got involved in the youth setup of the provincial side, the , as well as playing rugby for Varsity Cup side . Mahuza made eleven appearances in the team during the 2012 Under-19 Provincial Championship season, scoring three tries. In 2013, he played four matches in the 2013 Under-21 Provincial Championship, which included a match against in which he scored two tries. In the Varsity Cup competition, he played six matches for the during the 2013 Varsity Cup competition, scoring two tries. He made eight appearances during the 2014 edition of the competition and ran in six tries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benhard Janse Van Rensburg
Barend Johannes Janse van Rensburg (born 14 January 1997) is a South African professional rugby union player for the Bristol Bears in Premiership Rugby. He is a utility back that can play as a fly-half, centre or fullback. Rugby career 2014 : Schoolboy rugby Janse van Rensburg was born in Pretoria and grew up in Thabazimbi. In 2014, he was selected to represent the at the premier high school rugby union competition in South Africa, the Under-18 Craven Week. 2015–2016 : Leopards, NWU Pukke and South Africa Under-20 He moved to Potchefstroom at the start of 2015, joining their provincial team, the . He made twelve starts for the team in the 2015 Under-19 Provincial Championship, starting five matches at inside centre, five at outside centre and two at fullback. He scored tries in matches against , and and also kicked fourteen conversions and three penalties for a total of 52 points, the second-highest points tally for a Leopards player and tenth overall in Group A of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walt Steenkamp
Walt Steenkamp (born 21 July 1995) is a South African rugby union player for the Blue Bulls in the new upcoming Rainbow Cup and in the Currie Cup. His regular position is lock. Career In 2016 Steenkamp made his mark in the FNB Varsity Cup for the NWU-Pukke. He was instrumental in clinching the 2016 Varsity Cup against the FNB Maties in overtime. In 2018, he was awarded the Player that Rocks award. After his varsity career he moved on to the Currie Cup First Division, where he made a massive impact for the Leopards. In 2018, Steenkamp made the move to the Free State Cheetahs, where he continued to impress in the Pro14. Honours * Pro14 Rainbow Cup runner-up 2021 File:2021 collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: the James Webb Space Telescope was launched in 2021; Protesters in Yangon, Myanmar following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, coup d'état; A civil demonstration against the October–November 2021 ... * United Rugby Championship runner-up 2021-22 References So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshua Stander
Joshua Trevor Stander (born 1 January 1994) is a South African professional rugby union player for the in Super Rugby and in the Currie Cup and in the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is fly-half. Career Youth Stander went to school in Queenstown, where he earned a few call-ups to the youth sides of the . At primary school level, he was selected for the Border side that played at the 2007 Under-13 Craven Week competition. At high school level, he played for Queen's College and represented Border at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week in 2010 and the Under-18 Craven Week in 2011. He was also eligible to play at the 2012 Craven Week, but was not picked as he had agreed to join the Pretoria-based and fell foul of a newly-adopted Border Rugby Football Union policy of not picking players for their Craven Week squad that already signed contracts with other unions. Stander made just one appearance for the side in the 2013 Under-19 Provincial Championship, playing off the bench ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Beerwinkel
Andrew Beerwinkel (born 5 March 1993) is a South African professional rugby union player for the in the Currie Cup and Rugby Challenge. He can play as a loosehead or tighthead prop. Career Youth rugby Beerwinkel grew up in the Western Cape and attended Porterville High School. In 2009, he was selected to represent his local provincial side, Boland, at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week competition. He also represented Boland at the premier South African high school rugby union competition, the Under-18 Craven Week, in both 2010 and 2011. His performance in the 2011 edition also led to his selection in a South African Schools side, playing one match against France. Blue Bulls / UP Tuks / S.A. Under-20 After high school, Beerwinkel signed a contract with Pretoria-based side the . He appeared in all fourteen of the s' matches during the 2012 Under-19 Provincial Championship, scoring one try in their 36–37 defeat to the as they finished second on the log. The started both their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Varsity Cup
The 2016 Varsity Cup was contested from 8 February to 11 April 2016. The tournament (also known as the ''FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International'' for sponsorship reasons) was the ninth season of the Varsity Cup, an annual inter-university rugby union competition featuring eight South African universities. The tournament was won by , who beat 7–6 in the final played on 11 April 2016. No team was automatically relegated to the second-tier Varsity Shield competition for 2017 and bottom side beat in a relegation play-off to remain in the competition for 2017. Following a disruption during the Round Three match between and and general unrest on various university campuses, all fixtures scheduled for 29 February were postponed to 4 April, with the semi-finals and final also postponed by a week. On 1 March, it was also announced that the round of matches scheduled for 7 March would also be postponed, with the situation at various universities being monitored to deter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
