Fort Hare fairytale gives Border hope
Embattled Border must build on Fort Hare’s Varsity Shield triumph, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Unbeaten Fort Hare claim first Varsity Shield title
The University of Fort Hare Blues beat CPUT in a dramatic Varsity Shield final in Alice on Thursday night to claim the title and end the season unbeaten.
Bumper festivals for 2022 Varsity Shield
The Varsity Shield kicks off on Friday, 4 March and fans are in for a treat as most matches will be broadcast live. Seven teams will race for a place in the final on 22 April.
Varsity Cup returns to university campuses in 2022
The Varsity Cup will be staged at universities around the country for the first time since 2020 when the 15th instalment of South Africa’s intervarsity tournament kicks off on 14 February.
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.
Blaauw goes from captain to coach
WSU’s inspirational 2019 captain Phumlani Blaauw will fulfil a coaching role for the East London side in the 2020 Varsity Shield.
Madibaz aiming for Varsity Cup promotion
Newly appointed NMU Madibaz captain Luvo Claasen is adamant that his side will gain promotion to the Varsity Cup this season.
Varsity Shield takes over Friday nights
Varsity Shield fixtures will take place on Friday evenings with one fixture broadcast per round as the tournament heads into its tenth season.
CPUT comeback stuns Madibaz
CPUT fought back from 17-3 down to beat NMU 32-28 in the Varsity Shield final in Port Elizabeth on Thursday night.
First female ref for Varsity Shield final
Aimee Barrett-Theron will officiate the Varsity Shield final between NMU and CPUT in Port Elizabeth on Thursday.
