Memorable comebacks: UCT’s magic win
In our continued series looking back on rugby’s most memorable comebacks, MARIETTE ADAMS recalls the Ikey Tigers’ epic late win over Pukke in the Varsity Cup final in Potchefstroom in 2014.
Where are they now: NWU Varsity Cup-winning team (2016)
In the sixth article of a new series, DYLAN JACK rewinds to the 2016 Varsity Cup final and finds out what happened to the title-winning NWU-Pukke players.
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.
Varsity Cup preview (Round 7)
NWU will host Tuks in a shootout for a Varsity Cup home semi-final, while Shimlas take on CUT, Wits welcome UCT and UWC look for a first win, against UJ.
Van der Merwe magic stuns NWU
Edwill van der Merwe scored a hat-trick to help Maties claim a 43-15 win over NWU in Stellenbosch on Monday. DYLAN JACK reports.
NWU hold out to beat Shimlas
NWU produced an excellent defensive display to claim a 26-13 victory over Shimlas in Bloemfontein on Monday. DYLAN JACK reports.
CUT break Varsity Cup duck
CUT beat UJ 27-26, while there were also Varsity Cup wins for Shimlas, NWU and Maties on Monday.
Varsity Cup preview (Round 3)
Maties travel to Pretoria for a north-south Varsity Cup clash with Tuks on Monday, while NWU face UCT, Wits take on Shimlas and CUT go up against UJ.
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.
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.
