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The Pumas Rugby Institute is a UXi Sport Rugby Institute! Based at Anew Resort, White River, Mpumalanga.
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29/10/2026

READY TO TAKE YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL? 🏉🔥

Our Pumas Rugby Institute Senior Clinic brought aspiring players together for an opportunity to develop their skills, challenge themselves, and experience high-performance rugby.

Every session is a chance to learn, improve, and push towards the next level. 💪

Train with purpose. Develop your game. Build your future.

23/10/2026

PUMAS U21 SELECTION! 🏉🔥

A proud moment for the Pumas Rugby Institute, with 15 of our players selected for the Pumas U21 squad this year! 💪

Congratulations to each of these student-athletes on this fantastic achievement. Your selection is a testament to the work you’ve put in and the opportunities that come with pushing yourself to the next level.

Meet our Pumas Rugby Institute representatives:
▪️ Xolani Nkosi — Prop / Ho**er (1/2)
▪️ Jan Bernardus de Wet — Ho**er (2)
▪️ Zothani Dlomo — Flanker (7)
▪️ Uyanda Fikizolo — Inside Centre (12)
▪️ Amukelo Mtetwa — Loosehead Prop (1)
▪️ Sethlako Lamola — Tighthead Prop (3)
▪️ Thandolwethu Ngwenya — Fullback (15)
▪️ Gerry Gendall — Flyhalf (10)
▪️ Nkateko Phakula — Lock / No. 8 (5/8)
▪️ Christopher Jansen van Vuuren — Tighthead Prop (3)
▪️ JC Botha — Flanker / No. 8 (6/8)
▪️ Azukiwe Magqaza — Wing / Fullback (11/15)
▪️ Caden Kruger — Lock / 5 (4/5)
▪️ Jezreel Brown — Wing (14)
▪️ Jayden Mostert — Scrumhalf (9)

From the institute to the next level of competition, these selections are worth celebrating!

Congratulations, players. Keep putting in the work and making the Pumas Rugby Institute proud! 🐆💥

12/10/2026

YOU HAD TO BE THERE! 🔥

The energy. The rugby. The opportunities. 🏉

Our Pumas Rugby Institute Open Day was one to remember — and this is only the beginning.

Your future in sport starts here. 🐾

09/10/2026

WHAT A DAY AT THE PUMAS RUGBY INSTITUTE! 🏉

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us for our Pumas Rugby Institute Open Day this past Saturday, 3 October! 🙌

From rugby and player development to meeting our coaches, exploring the environment, and discovering future opportunities, it was a fantastic day of learning, connection, and inspiration. 💪

Thank you to all the players, parents, coaches, and staff who helped make the day so special. Your energy made it one to remember!

The journey starts here. The future starts now. 🔥

08/10/2026

Building the next generation, one session at a time! 🏉

A huge thank you to all the young players who joined us for our second Pumas Rugby Institute Junior Rugby Clinic of the year! Your energy, enthusiasm, and passion for rugby made it a fantastic few days. 🔥

A special shoutout to our player coaches who gave their time, shared their knowledge, and helped inspire the next generation of rugby players. 💪

We’re proud to see our rugby community growing — one player at a time.

Play. Learn. Grow. 🚀

30/09/2026

YOUR FUTURE IN SPORT STARTS HERE. 🏉

Turn your passion for sport into a career you can be proud of. 💪🔥

At the Pumas Rugby Institute, student-athletes have the opportunity to develop their rugby while building the skills, knowledge, and qualifications needed for a future in the sport and fitness industry.

Your journey starts with a decision.
Your future starts with a step.

Make that step today.

📍 Pumas Rugby Institute
🎓 UXi Sport | HFPA

🏆 Build your future. Live your passion.

22/09/2026

Step inside your future. 🏉

The Pumas Rugby Institute Open Day 2026 is your chance to experience high-performance rugby, meet our coaches, explore your academic pathway, and see what life as a UXi Sport student-athlete is all about.

📅 03 October 2026
⏰ 8:00 – 12:00
📍 ANEW Resort, White River

🔥 Come experience it for yourself.

👉 Book your spot today https://forms.gle/MxT7UbgEf2pcT7tR8

15/09/2026

FIRST YEAR. SENIOR OPPORTUNITY. 🏉🔥

A huge milestone for Jayden Mostert, a first-year student-athlete at the Pumas Rugby Institute, who was invited to train with the Pumas Senior Team.

Jayden was also included in the extended match-day squad of 23 for their friendly against Grizzlies Rugby Club in Pretoria. 💪

The opportunity gave Jayden valuable exposure to senior-level rugby, allowing him to train alongside experienced players and experience the demands of the next level.

Well done, Jayden! Keep taking your opportunities and making your mark. 🚀

04/09/2026

WARM WEATHER. GOOD VIBES. HARD WORK. 🔥

The Pumas Rugby Institute student-athletes are enjoying a bit of sunshine while putting in the work on the field! 💪

Good energy, plenty of rugby, and another opportunity to sharpen the skills and keep improving.

Sun’s out. Rugby’s on. Let’s work! ☀️🏉

Address

Mbombela Stadium, 1 Bafana Road, Mataffin
Mbombela
1200

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Website

https://pumasri.co.za/

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