Shimlas centre Bolton signs for Connacht

Shimlas and Cheetahs U21 centre Shayne Bolton, who is Irish-qualified, has signed for Connacht Rugby ahead of the 2021-22 season.

Rugby resists Varsity Cup gimmicks

The Varsity Cup numbers are in and it’s clear that, despite sometimes comedic attempts to reshape the game, rugby is resistant to change, writes ZELIM NEL.

Human heads home to Shimlas

Former Vodacom Bulls coach Pote Human is set to return to Bloemfontein following confirmation of his appointment as head coach of Shimlas for the 2021 Varsity Cup.

Where are they now: Shimlas Varsity Cup team (2015)

In the fifth article of a new series, DYLAN JACK rewinds to the 2015 Varsity Cup final and finds out what happened to the title-winning UFS-Shimlas players.

Watch: Shimlas successfully appeal UJ seven-point ‘winner’

Shimlas successfully appealed against a controversial seven-point try from UJ which had originally made the hosts lose 27-25 in Bloemfontein.

Drama as UJ awarded Varsity Cup win on review

There was plenty of drama in the sixth round of Varsity Cup on Monday as UJ were awarded their first win of the season against Shimlas on a review.

Watch: Varsity Cup’s The Tour (Episode 5)

Springbok and Cheetahs flank Oupa Mohoje featured as Varsity Cup’s The Tour visited Bloemfontein to look at the derby between CUT and Shimlas.

Varsity Cup teams (Round 2)

Ahead of the second round of the Varsity Cup, check out the teams that will be in action on Monday.

Watch: Varsity Cup highlights (Round 1)

Highlights of Maties’ demolition of Shimlas and Tuks’ nailbiting win over NWU in the first round of the Varsity Cup on Monday.

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.