Rhodes Sports Foundation

Academic excellence is not the only thing that Rhodes excels in. The university recognises the importance of health through the provision of more than 30 different sports. This array of sporting options has something for everyone from archery, to tennis, netball, athletics, soccer, rugby, a fully kitted fitness centre to swimming. But all of this comes at a price. The upkeep and demand for new equipment is needed on an ongoing basis.

Rhodes Rugby Action Challenge

The Rhodes Sports Foundation was made possible by a generous donation from an Old Rhodian Donovan Neale-May of R600 000 as well as another donation from the Old Rhodian Golf Club of a further R600 000.00. Our aim is to raise an endowment of 5 million Rand. Proceeds from this investment will be used for upgrading of the Rhodes sports facilities as well as provide financial assistance to talented sports people as they represent the university both in the Eastern Cape and within South Africa.

Rhodes Rowing Mens A Crew

For further information on this foundation, please email: sportsfoundation@ru.ac.za or

Contact: The Sports Admin Office –

Tel: 00 27 (0)46 603 8366 or 8374

Fax: 00 27 (0)46 622 9704

Or alternatively contact, Annie Pienaar by email: a.pienaar@@ru.ac.za  or on 046-6037024 .