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.
Maties make statement of intent
Maties began the defence of their Varsity Cup title by handing Shimlas a 67-16 thrashing in Stellenbosch on Monday. DYLAN JACK reports.
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.
Pretorius looking to repay NWU faith
Former Springbok flyhalf Andre Pretorius says he is in his ‘dream position’ after being appointed as the new NWU head coach for the 2020 Varsity Cup. DYLAN JACK reports.
Super Rugby franchises show reliance on Varsity Cup graduates
With the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season getting under way, South Africa’s four franchises have named squads heavily laden with Varsity Cup and Shield alumni.
Varsity Cup 2020 captains unveiled
The nine Varsity Cup university teams have each unveiled their captains for the 2020 season in Johannesburg on Friday.
Wits sign UWC star
Wits have successfully gained the services of UWC star playmaker Aidynn Cupido for the 2020 Varsity Cup season.
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.
New coaches to make their mark on Varsity Cup
Defending champions Maties, 2019 finalists UP-Tuks and semi-finalists NWU will all have new coaches at the helm for the 2020 Varsity Cup season.
