Varsity info

Free State University

Varsity motto
In Deo Sapientiae Lux (In God is the Light of Wisdom) 

About
The University of the Free State is situated in Bloemfontein, the capital of the Free State Province. Bloemfontein is a modern city offering a full range of recreational, commercial and educational facilities. Yet it retains the laid-back atmosphere that reflects its agricultural beginnings.


News

  • Shimlas provide true Bok muscle
    The Springboks will play their final Tri-Nations match of the year in Bloemfontein - a rather appropriate venue given the huge Shimlas representation in the Bok side.
    (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:52)
  • Boom to be unleashed in India
    Boom Prinsloo, the 2010 Varsity Cup Player of the Tournament, has been called up to the SA Sevens squad.
    (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:07)
  • 'n Groot dag in Bloemfontein
    Pukke het weer die Intervarsity titel ingepalm teen Shimlas, maar daar was ook ander interessante resultate in Bloemfontein op Saterdag.
    (Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:41)
  • Club Champs countdown continues
    With tomorrow's Intervarsity battle between Shimlas and Pukke occupying everyone's attention in Bloemfontein - and indeed Potch - the countdown to the 2010 National Club Championships continues unabated.
    (Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:37)
  • It's Intervarsity time in Bloem
    FNB Shimlas have announced an experienced and powerful line-up for Saturday's Intervarsity battle against Varsity Cup opponents, NWU-Pukke.
    (Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:53)
  • Kookwater Koshuisrugby by Shimlas!
    Kookwater, tops, uit die boonste rakke. Dit is byvoeglike naamwoorde wat sportskrywers en joernaliste gebruik om goeie wedstryde aan hul lesers te beskryf.
    (Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:52)
  • Boom gets SA Sevens opportunity
    Shimlas powerhouse Boom Prinsloo has been added to the South African Sevens training squad ahead of the 2010/11 IRB Sevens Series and the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
    (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:48)
  • PW se Curriebeker-kans
    FNB Shimlas se kookwater-haker PW van Vuuren kan dalk sy Curriebeker-debuut hierdie naweek teen die Westelike Provinsie maak.
    (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:36)
  • Gagiano, Stevens in EP line-up
    2010 Varsity Cup stars, Ikeys stalwart JJ Gagiano and Shimlas centre Wayne Stevens, will face up to the Blue Bulls in a Currie Cup pre-season friendly on Saturday afternoon.
    (Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:51)
  • TUT edge out Naka Bulle
    The FNB TUT Vikings recorded a hard-fought 25-18 Carlton Cup victory over the Naka Bulle on Saturday.
    (Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:29)