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.

Varsity Cup confirms quotas for 2019

At least five players of colour must be included in every Varsity Cup starting XV this season.

Swartbooi takes over UJ coaching reins

Former Vodacom Bulls and Lions centre Dewey Swartbooi has been appointed UJ head coach. 

Varsity Cup names all-time dream team

The Varsity Cup has selected an all-time ‘dream team’ filled with Springboks.

UJ, Pukke to kick off Varsity Cup

UJ will face Pukke in the opening fixture of the Varsity Cup on 4 February at the UJ Stadium in Johannesburg.

North-south derby to close Varsity Cup

The 2019 Varsity Cup season will end with a derby match between a northern and southern XV in Bloemfontein.

Tuks crowned Varsity Sevens champs

Tuks scored a last-minute try to beat defending champions UJ 19-14 in the Varsity Sevens Cup final at the Pirates Rugby Club in Johannesburg on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.