Wits Sport News
Wits Rugby Snatches the Shield!
A sold-out Wits Rugby Stadium saw the Blues lift a much-deserved Varsity Shield trophy.
Wits Rugby Take on the Varsity Shield!
The Wits Rugby Team has taken off with a dramatic start against Walter Sisulu University in the 2026 Varsity Shield campaign.
Wits has spirit, yes, they do!
Face paint, blue shirts and posters adorned the Wits Rugby Stadium in celebration of this year’s Wits Spirit Game.
Witsies Make a Run for it!
A strong breeze and a sunny sky were the perfect recipe to enjoy the Wits’ Annual Night Run.
Wits Ladies Clinch Bronze at the Varsity Football Women’s Competition
The Wits Ladies Football team wrapped up an impressive Varsity Football Women's campaign, securing a third-place finish out of eight teams.
The stars keep rising at Wits Sport
The 2025 Wits Sport Awards were a celebration of sporting excellence on-and-off the field.
A Witsie Strikes Gold at the Region 5 Netball Games
Ametisse Bandu represents South Africa at the Region 5 Netball Games
Global Alliance for the Promotion of Physical Activity
Declaration for science-based actions to benefit athletes and active individuals of all ages and abilities.
Wits Volleyball Players Spike Their Way to Nationals
The Wits Volleyball team has reason to be proud, with two of their players being selected for the USSA Volleyball national team.
The Return of Wits in the Varsity Football Men’s Campaign
The 2025 Varsity Football campaign has arrived, and the excitement is through the roof!
Kaizer Motaung urges graduates to ‘stay driven’
Football legend and now Wits honorary doctorate recipient calls on capped Witsies to get involved in nation building.
Wits Football Club Dominate the Pirates Cup
The Wits Football Club showed phenomenal performances that led to a great finish and great motivation for more to come.
The FNB Varsity Cup Rugby Spills Over
The FNB Varsity Cup Rugby first team experienced a campaign filled with highs and lows, but they remain committed to achieving greater success
When rugby players retire
Staking your life on rugby is a huge gamble, says sports & exercise medicine physician, Jon Patricios, and shares 4 tips to navigate a high-performance career.
Wits Young Guns Crowned Varsity Cup Young Guns Champions!
The Wits Young Guns are the new 2025 Varsity Young Guns Champions and team captain, Vuyo Gwiji shared his thoughts on their victory.
Wits Swimmers Glide to the 2025 SA National Swimming Competition
Wits students, Suné Liebenberg and Romy Day competed at the 2025 SA National Swimming Competition, a dream that is finally in reach for them
Wits’ very own represents South Africa at u/20 fencing championship in Angola
South Africa’s Junior Epee team placed second, bringing home a silver medal.
Wits hockey players hit it big with national team call ups
The Wits community comes together to celebrate their fellow Witsies as they make significant strides toward the national hockey team.
Witsies hit the ground running
The Night Run was a memorable evening that set the year off with a bang!
The Lady Bucks Bring Home the Gold!
The Wits Women’s Basketball team was a force to be reckoned with at the 2024 USSA tournament and they made their presence known.
Firing Up the Wits Football Spirit
The football frenzy was alive at last year’s USSA as the Wits football teams proved to be a force to be reckoned with throughout the tournament.
Boxers Big Break- The Wits Boxing Club in 2024
The Wits Boxing Club champions reigned in the new year with a stellar performance and some silverware.
Varsity Netball's last dance leaves Chiranga proud of her team
A young Wits team led out by Panashe Chiranga once again took to the tournament, spread over two months and across eight universities.
Liebenberg claims two USSA bronze medals as Wits Swimming Club looks to reclaim the glory
The resurgence of the Wits Swimming Club
Pillay eager to continue volleyball success at Wits
Wits Volleyball's performance improves significantly.
Wits Rugby clinches 2024 Castle Lager Pirates Grand Challenge title
Wits’ dominated the first quarter of the final, taking the championship title from Pirates - the former winners.
Mazibuko puts pen to paper with the ‘Chilli Boys’
Sifiso Mazibuko is the latest Witsie to make waves in the local football sphere after he was signed by Betway Premiership outfit, Chippa United in July.
Wits Women's Football Looking to rise from the past
The 2024 Varsity Women’s Football tournament is now a thing of the past, but many lessons were learned by the Wits women’s football team.
Wits Sport Director, Mandla Gagayi looking to give Witsies a new lease on life through sport
Wits has swiftly become a force to be reckoned within sport around the country, which has come as result of the hard work and foundations laid behind the scenes
Wits provides Liam Hermanus a platform to strive for better
Liam Hermanus is amongst the latest Witsies to make waves in the sports world.
Bonolo Moabi on her experience at the Indoor AFCON Hockey Tournament
Wits hockey has seen some individual success recently, with Bonolo Moabi being amongst the club's success.
Mthembu raring to go with FISU team showdown in Uganda
Congratulations to Lovers Mthembu, who was one of two members of the Wits Chess club to make the FISU team that will represent South Africa in Uganda, in June.
Wits men's cricket team enjoy triumphant campaign but still seek more success in 2024
The Wits men's Cricket team have enjoyed great success throughout the season, clinching the CGL Premier T20 League, the CGL Premier Time League.
Wits fencer set to compete at 2024 Olympics
Engineering student Harry Saner qualifies as the first South 第一吃瓜网 fencer to compete in nearly two decades.
Harry Saner secures qualification to the 2024 Paris Olympics
South 第一吃瓜网 fencer, Harry Saner, secures qualification to represent South Africa at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Van Den Berg and Van Wyk delighted with Springbok alignment camp call-up
Congratulations once again to the former Wits Blues duo, Morne van den Berg and Henco van Wyk
Duane Bennett Strikes Green and Gold
Congratulations to Duane Bennett, who recently received a SA U-20 Men’s National Team (Amajita) call-up in preparation for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.
Giada Prinsloo strikes gold with SA U21 Netball Call Up
Prinsloo recently received a call-up to be part of the South 第一吃瓜网 U21 Netball squad to represent the country in the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 Qualifiers.
Nkoane earns Banyana Banyana call up and acknowledges Wits for a football lifeline
FNB Wits looking to finish the Varsity Cup campaign strong
"...when the moment comes, you’ve got to come with a player that’s available."
Wits football grandstand renamed after legendary administrator, Ronnie Schloss
Schloss honoured for his lifelong commitment to the Wits Football Club and to the sport in South Africa.
Sport talent bolsters national teams
Student athletes and coaches from various sport codes fly the SA flag at the World University Games.
Wits gamers secure bronze medal in maiden Ussa E-Sport showing
Wits ladies football star caps off dream start for Banyana Banyana
Wits shines spotlight on stalwart this Women’s Month
‘We will fight and give our all’ – Wits FC head coach
Jaguars pummel their way to the top in Gauteng volleyball league
Top student-athletes shine brightly at Wits University graduations 2022
Wits put on strong display at provincial regatta to qualify for SA Rowing Champs
New winners crowned in successful 2022 Wits Ashies Tournament
Wits chess ace turned YouTuber answers coaching call
Rough conditions at 2022 USSA sprints buoy a competitive Wits Rowing Club
Wits ladies break into Lions Women’s rugby mould
Wits Sport administrator clinches 2022 Gauteng Women in Sport award
History made as Witsies hold Maties in FNB Young Guns final round
Farewell and Rest in Peace.
Wits flag flies high at maiden Korean TSD tournament
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Wits confident of turnaround as FNB Varsity Cup semis edge closer
‘Today, we played for one another,’ – Wits 2022 FNB Varsity Cup captain
Inaugural Wits Sport and Health Congress to be held in March
Wits University’s Faculty of Health Sciences hosts the first Wits Sport and Health (WiSH) Congress
Wits para athlete Tumelo Letsogo bags silver at SA Tennis Championships
Wits come close against Pirates in fiercely contested Wits Spirit Game
FNB Wits ready for a strong showing as 2022 Varsity Cup gets underway
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Sensational athletics season ends on a brilliant high for Wits’ Dylan Kruger
Wits women shine brightly at Futballing Girls awards
WUBC star William Conradie completes SA national team trials
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Wits Cricket 2021/2022 Season Back in Full Swing
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2020/2021 Cricket Season Roundup
Wits Women’s Football team Shine bright in their Varsity Women’s Football Debut Season
Whirlwind 2021 Varsity Football season comes to a head for Wits
Wits University sporting talent shines at annual sports awards
VC celebrates Wits Olympians and Paralympians
Wits Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Zeblon Vilakazi hosted Witsies who were part of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Wits land historic Varsity Netball berth after exciting USSA outing
Wits basketball sides clinch gold and bronze to cap off successful 2021 USSA campaigns
Great return for Wits Sport at 2021 USSA’s Tournaments
6 Wits teams participated in USSA events and returned with 4 medals. Two gold and two bronze.
Wits Rugby remain the Pace-Setters
Wits University again proved to be pace-setters on the club scene against Pirates at Greenside beating the Rats 50-17
Wits bag 2-0 victory in 2021 Varsity Football Season Opener
Wits coach takes reigns at KZN Kingdom Stars for 2021 TNL
Nine FNB Wits players debut for Sigma Lions in Carling Currie Cup
FNB Wits forwards coach Etienne van As to bid Wits Rugby adieu
Wits triathlon star Dylan Kruger bags SA team call-up
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WYC’s Michaela Robinson to chart epic journey for SA in Italy
Wits Sport Safe Spaces
Zimbabwe women’s national team beckons Wits Rugby’s Tadiwanashe Kwete
Wits buoyant after mid-table heroics in debut ABC Motsepe League
2021 FNB Wits Varsity Cup Roundup
All-rounder Landsberg cleans out at CGL Cricket Awards
Wits University Cricket Clubs meteoric rise into Central Gauteng Lions Cricket Premier League
Relentless Wits to good for UWC
FNB Wits ended FNB UWC’s semi-final hopes with a convincing win at the Tuks B-Field
Wits Sport partners with The Central Gauteng Lions to host the Sunfoil u13 Township Cricket
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MasterCard Pirates Women’s Grand Challenge returns
Blues back to winning ways
A brilliant performance with the foundation laid by the pack showed why Wits were one of the early tournament favorites.
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Wits four in need of sponsorship for Paris chess showing
Sasol Women’s League readies for new season with Wits Ladies eyeing contention
Wits’ Smiling Assassins are gearing up for an all-out assault on the 2021 football season once the Sasol Women’s League makes its anticipated return in April.
Q&A with Wits Tang Soo Do’s Nasiphi Mkatshane
Wandisile Simelane scoops SA Rugby Young Player of the Year prize
FNB Varsity Cup is back with a bang!
Wits FC targeting good start to ABC Motsepe League
SA Olympic berths beckon for six current and ex-Witsies
FNB Varsity Cup 2021 get the green light!
The 2021 FNB Varsity Cup Rugby will proceed in 3 bio-bubble's in Pretoria.
Chess turned passionate YouTube pursuit: The Koketso Mathebe story
Ex-Wits coach praises ‘all-round’ Bulls en route to capturing Currie Cup
New Basketball Association to Leverage Female Representation
TNL second-round trials put on ice as Wits continues preparations
Wits prepares for a future certain of continuity after Bidvest
Witsies in contention as Spar championships get greenlight
Wits sailor Tawanda Chikasha sails into favour for Zimbabwe Achievers gong
WSC chair, vice take charge ahead of new academic year
Wits Rugby players roar with pride at U21 Championship
Wits Fencing duo clinch WSA Sportsman of the Year double
Naicker and Robinson named 2020 Wits Sportswomen of the Year
Player-coach duo rep Wits with pride at 2020 TNL
Wits University Cricket Club joins the LPL
The next version of the LPL Cricket tournament in Johannesburg will include The Wits Kudus, the new LPL Cricket Franchise owned by the Wits Cricket Club
Annual Wits Sport Awards sign off on touch-and-go sporting year
4 Witsies in Springbok game
Several Witsies will be on show Saturday in the official Springbok trial game
Wits Netball, Football Ladies among finalists for Women in Sport Awards
Shining excellence paved as Wits six graduate!
Wits Frisbee star earns maiden national team call-up
Women’s Month: Wits’ sporting women have their say!
WWC’s heroine leads shining example at first-ever FIFA tournament
Lockdown Health & Fitness Vol. 2
As we spend more time in this lockdown period, it “unlocks” new challenges.
Former Wits FC star winger to turn out for Spanish club
Wits coach Bongani Ntini named CGL Coach of the Year
Wits makes history with 15 netball players set to represent Gauteng
Lockdown health and fitness.
The national lockdown seems to be the perfect time to start a healthy lifestyle.
FNB Wits star player Dan Kasende signs to Griquas Rugby
Lungstar – From Mamelodi to the world, the Lungile Mtsweni story
USSA Football recruits Wits gem to be part of its Exco Legal Committee
Netball ace provides silver lining with national team selection
Wits and Springbok legend Paul Bayvel passed away
The former Springbok and Wits scrumhalf Paul Bayvel passed away on Tuesday evening. He was 71 years old.
Wits’ Karishma Naicker beams proud at 第一吃瓜网 Championships success
"I would like to captain an international side" – FNB Wits' Travis Gordon
The Coronavirus-enforced suspension of the 2020 FNB Varsity Cup season has hundreds of players sitting idle, something FNB Wits’ Travis Gordon is not good at.
Wits University Cricket Club and LPL Partnership
Wits fencers put on a grand showing at Ghana championships
Smiling Assassin trades national team colours in friendly with Banyana
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FNB Wits celebrate another famous night at home with victory over FNB UP-Tuks
FNB Wits kept up their winning ways, at the expense of erstwhile table-toppers FNB UP-Tuks who they edged 16-10 at home on Monday night.
Dynamite comes in small packages as Wits gymnast looks to shine in Egypt
The notation of dynamite coming in small packages could not be any truer of the exploits of one Karishma Naicker
Wits Triathlon athlete aims to make it count this time around
Witsie Dylan Kruger won the National Sprint Triathlon title in February and are aiming even higher for the rest of 2020.
2020 Varsity Hockey Fixtures
Wits Hockey Club will host the first round of the 2020 Varsity Hockey competition
FNB UCT and FNB Wits share spoils to remain unbeaten
The Ikey Tigers survived a late onslaught by FNB Wits to share the spoils as both sides remain undefeated in the competition.
Last-gasp penalty proves the difference between FNB Wits and FNB NWU
The Doc Christian Humphries wrote the final script when Wits fell ill in the second half to beat the NWU-Puk 27-24.
Smiling Assassins’ duo make junior SA World Cup Qualifiers side
The Wits Ladies FC pair of Shakeerah Jacobs and Robyn Coetzee have once again been selected for the SA U/20 football team.
Bragging rights in the Jo'burg Derby to hosts FNB Wits
Bragging rights in the Jo'burg Derby went to hosts FNB Wits for the first time in FNB Varsity Cup history, but only just after a 7-6 win over FNB UJ.
FNB Wits and FNB UJ to spill feisty guts in pursuit of Varsity Cup glory
JM Busha 54 sailing team conquers more than 7000km to Rio
Wits’ JM Busha 54 sailing team took to the open waters for the year’s Cape2Rio Yacht Race which began on 4 January from the Port of Cape Town.
Six-try FNB Wits hand FNB UWC chastening opening day defeat
A rock-solid first half performance lead to FNB Wits outclassing FNB UWC side, 38-10, in Bellville on Monday in the opening round of the 2020 FNB Varsity Cup
Wits star fencer aiming for Ghana tournament in need of fundraising assistance
Wits burst into Varsity Football, Wits women’s side qualify for inaugural showing
Wits arrive for stern showing at Durban USSA Beach Volleyball
Pon and Co. ready for tough competition at USSA Chess tournament
All systems go at Wits Cricket with Ntini appointment
A new era will be ushered in at Wits Cricket with the appointment of Bongani Ntini as head coach of the first team cricket side.
Wits ready to host epic USSA cricket and football tournaments
Varsity sport is primed to reach its apex when the University Sport SA (USSA) tournaments come to town from 2 to 6 December
Wits drawn for USSA cricket and football tournaments
Wits are primed for hosting duties when the University Sport SA (USSA) tournaments make a stop at the institution from 2 to 6 December.
Wits’ Panashe Chiranga lands national team berth
Wits Netball Club have it all to celebrate after netball player, Panashe Chiranga, was selected into the South Africa Under-21 team.
JM Busha yachters set sail on Cape2Rio journey
Wits strike hockey gold as men’s side find winning formula
Wits run riot en route to huge Basketball League honours
There seems to be no letting up on one success after another for the Wits Basketball Club (WBC), 2019 Guateng University Basketball League Champions