NWU, Maties, Tuks off the mark

NWU started their Varsity Cup title challenge with a 23-8 victory over UJ, while there were also wins for Maties, Tuks and UCT on Monday.

Ikeys claim nervy win over UWC

UCT were made to work hard for a 32-24 victory against newcomers UWC in their Varsity Cup opener in Cape Town on Monday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Varsity Cup preview (Round 1)

Maties will begin their Varsity Cup title defence with a tough encounter against Wits in Stellenbosch on Monday, while UJ kick off the competition against Pukke, UCT host the newly-promoted UWC and Tuks take on CUT.

Watch: Varsity Cup promo

The Varsity Cup is set to light up Monday nights again this season – and this year it’s in bright neon!

Ikeys targeting Varsity Cup playoffs

UCT coach Christiaan Esterhuizen wants his team to be smarter on attack in this year’s Varsity Cup. DYLAN JACK reports.

Wits coach not getting carried away

Wits coach Hugo van As wants his side and supporters to have realistic expectations this year after an excellent 2018 Varsity Cup campaign. DYLAN JACK reports.

Maties plan to deal with title pressure

Maties coach Hawies Fourie says they are focused on winning the Varsity Cup title again, rather than defending it, ahead of their opener against Wits in Stellenbosch next Monday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Eastern Cape to celebrate with double derby

Four Eastern Cape-based Varsity Shield sides will descend upon the Buffalo City for a celebration of rugby history on 21 February.

Bok duo lauds Varsity Cup

Marco van Staden and Dillyn Leyds have credited the Varsity Cup tournament as the stepping stone for their rise into the Springbok set-up. 

Mokuena: Pukke to make a fresh start

Pukke coach Jonathan Mokuena wants his team to forget about last year’s Varsity Cup final defeat and focus on winning the tournament this year. DYLAN JACK reports.