Varsity Cup

NWU Eagles through to Varsity Cup semis

The NWU Eagles held on to claim a 35-32 victory in their postponed match over CUT on Tuesday and secure their place in the Varsity Cup semi-finals.

Watch: ‘Tank’ Nkabinde shines for UJ

The 104kg UJ wing, Prince Nkabinde, who featured for the Lions in the Preparation Series earlier this year, is definitely someone to keep an eye on going forward. Check out his sensational try against the NWU Eagles in a recent Varsity Cup match.

No promotion or relegation in Varsity Cup

It has been confirmed that there will be no promotion or relegation after the conclusion the 2021 Varsity Cup tournament.

CUT, NWU set up ‘playoff’ for Varsity Cup top four

CUT and the NWU Eagles will face off for the final place in the Varsity Cup top four on Tuesday after both claimed wins in round nine of the tournament this past Sunday.

UWC boost playoff bid, UCT keep top spot

UWC put in a showcase of attacking rugby to claim a 60-19 victory over CUT, while there were also wins for UP-Tuks, Maties, Wits and UCT in the penultimate round of the Varsity Cup on Thursday.

Cape talent shines in Williams memorial, UP-Tuks snatch thrilling win

The inaugural Chester Williams Memorial Trophy match produced a thriller as UCT beat UWC 58-55, while UP-Tuks scored a late penalty to beat Shimlas in the Varsity Cup on Monday.

Chester to be honoured in Varsity Cup match

UWC and UCT will play for the Chester Williams Memorial Trophy when they meet in the Varsity Cup at Loftus Versfeld on Monday.

Cheetahs coach enthused by ‘Kolbe-mould’ youngster

Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie says CUT fullback Cohen Jasper has shown his class during this year’s Varsity Cup season.

NWU celebrate their winning try in the final

Rugby resists Varsity Cup gimmicks

The Varsity Cup numbers are in and it’s clear that, despite sometimes comedic attempts to reshape the game, rugby is resistant to change, writes ZELIM NEL.