Tuks claim thriller; Ikeys, Wits off to winning starts
A penalty after the full-time hooter gave Tuks a 42-40 home bonus-point victory over NWU, while there were wins for UCT and Wits in the first round of the Varsity Cup.
Varsity Cup teams (Round 1)
Ahead of the first round of the Varsity Cup, check out the teams that will be in action on Monday.
Varsity Cup introduces evening kick-off times
All but one of this year’s Varsity Cup fixtures will kick off at 7pm in a new innovation to allow for greater attendance at this season’s games.
Tuks set for Varsity Sevens title defence
The two-day Varsity Sevens Festival (4-5 October) kicks off today at the Pirates Club in Johannesburg with the best university sevens teams clashing for the coveted trophy.
Watch: Varsity Cup final’s funniest commentary
Watch some of the funniest moments from the alternative commentary on the Varsity Cup final featuring formers Maties captain Craig Barry.
Fourie: Maties title defence tougher
Maties coach Hawies Fourie admits he didn’t think they would be able to defend the Varsity Cup title after losing a host of experienced players at the start of the year. DYLAN JACK reports.
Highlights: Maties vs Tuks
Highlights of Maties’ 34-12 win against Tuks in the Varsity Cup final in Stellenbosch.
Maties go back-to-back in Varsity Cup
Maties beat Tuks 34-12 in Stellenbosch on Monday to defend their Varsity Cup title. DYLAN JACK reports.
Varsity Cup final preview
Unbeaten Maties will look to defend their Varsity Cup title against a young but hungry Tuks side in Stellenbosch on Monday.
Highlights: Tuks vs NWU
Highlights of Tuks’ 24-18 Varsity Cup semi-final win against NWU in Pretoria on Monday.
