Varsity Cup 25/04/2022 - FNB UP-Tuks Comeback Stuns FNB Maties In Final - FNB UP-Tuks struggled to retain possession and were uncharacteristically porous on defence. While they came into this clash with plenty of intent and aggression, they lacked the necessary accuracy and discipline. The visitors conceded 11 penalties in the first half alone. FNB Maties made the defending 25/04/2022 - It Is Varsity Cup Final Time - FNB Maties Host FNB UP-Tuks - Ahead of the semi-finals, you would have been forgiven for thinking that the decider would be contested by FNB UFS Shimlas and the FNB UCT Ikeys at Shimla Park. Over the course of the league phase, André Tredoux's charges played the most breathtaking brand of rugby. Tom Dawson-Squibb's side 22/04/2022 - Unbeaten Fort Hare Claim First FNB Varsity Shield Title - It’s been an emotional rollercoaster of a season for the Blues. Last month, the players and coaches were rocked by the death of their director of rugby, Elliot Fana. And yet, they managed to pick themselves up and finish the league phase at the top of the standings. The players appeared nervous in the lead-up to the final, 19/04/2022 - FNB Maties Hammered FNB UCT Ikeys On The Way To Final - FNB UCT No 8 Taariq Kruger paid the price for repeated infringements by his team when he was yellow-carded early in the second half. Almost inevitably, FNB Maties kicked for the corner and Swart went over from the lineout driving maul. The Ikey Tigers scored while down to 14 men through flank Sipho Dyona 19/04/2022 - FNB UP-Tuks Force Upset To Progress To Final - Determined defence prevailed against all-out attack when FNB UP-Tuks beat FNB UFS Shimlas 29-21 in Bloemfontein. Fullback Stefan Coetzee kicked a penalty and then scored a try to give the visitors an 8-0 lead after seven minutes. FNB UFS Shimlas hit back to score three tries before the break. FNB UP-Tuks did well to 18/04/2022 - Can FNB Shimlas Secure Home Varsity Cup Final? - To be fair, they wouldn't be such a potent attacking force without the efforts of their forwards. FNB UFS Shimlas have the means to boss FNB UP-Tuks at the scrum this Monday, and will contest fiercely from the lineouts. And when they start to counter-attack, the skills of forwards such as Thabang Mahlasi and Thabo Ndimande 18/04/2022 - FNB UCT Ikeys And FNB Maties To Battle For A Place In The 2022 Varsity Cup Final - FNB Maties will look to their pack to pressure the hosts. They boast an impressive scrum and maul, and have been accurate in the red zone – as illustrated by hooker Sean Swart’s tally of nine tries in 2022. The students from Stellenbosch will also have a point to prove. They weren’t at their 15/04/2022 - Fort Hare To Meet CPUT In FNB Varsity Shield Final - In the first of two semi-finals staged at the Davidson Rugby Field on Thursday, FNB CPUT were pushed to the brink in their 26-24 win against the FNB UKZN Impi. FNB CPUT won the territorial battle in the initial stages and their abrasive approach at the gainline forced the Impi to concede possession and penalties. 13/04/2022 - Four FNB Varsity Cup Semi-finalists Confirmed - The FNB Varsity Cup semi-final lineup has been confirmed with UFS Shimlas set to host UP-Tuks in Bloemfontein, and the UCT Ikeys pitted against Western Cape rivals Maties in Cape Town, with both matches scheduled for next Monday. Shimlas thrashed the Madibaz on Monday to finish the league stage at the top of the FNB Varsity 12/04/2022 - FNB UWC Gave FNB Maties A Big Fright - In Stellenbosch FNB Maties rebounded after a poor start to edge FNB UWC with 40-31 and finish third on the log. Udubs made an impressive start to the match, with converted tries by flank Godfrey Muzanargwo and lock Jaen-Louis de Lange putting them 14-0 ahead after 13 minutes. 12/04/2022 - Wits Outplayed By Spirited NWU Eagles - The match started with Wits on the attack however the Eagles soon settled and adapted better to the wet conditions with their strong forward pack, which dominated Wits in the scrums. Wits took the early lead on the scoreboard with a penalty kick however the Eagles soon hit back with a typical prop try scored by their captain with a strong leg 12/04/2022 - FNB UP-Tuks Beat A Gutsy FNB UJ And Secure Semi-final Berth - UJ hosted UP-Tuks in Johannesburg. Despite putting up a gutsy performance UJ did not have enough firepower to overcome Tuks who beat them 36-19. The first half was a closely contested affair with Tuks taking on the heavier UJ forward pack which dominated the scrums towards the end of the half. UJ enjoyed 11/04/2022 - FNB CUT Ixias Desperate For A Win Against FNB UCT Ikeys - The FNB UCT Ikeys will host a desperate FNB Cut Ixias tonight @ 19h00 at the UCT Rugby Fields. The Ikeys will be looking for the full five log points available in order to confirm their home-semi final and if the Shimlas slip up against the Madibaz they could then secure a possible home final. 11/04/2024 - Shimlas Need Five Log Points To Secure Home Semi-final And Possible Final - FNB UFS Shimlas will travel to Gqeberha with only one thing on their mind, to return home with five log points to secure a home semi-final and a possible home final. Unfortunately, that is about it. The Shimlas will return home with a big win against a demoralised Madibaz who has already been 11/04/2022 - FNB Maties Have Nothing To Gain Nor Lose Against FNB UWC Tonight - FNB Maties will host FNB UWC in the last round of the 2022 Varsity Cup tonight @ 19h00. Maties should win this one with relative ease unless they decide they will rather want to play the semi-final in Bloemfontein against the Shimlas and lose against UWC against all odds. 11/04/2022 - FNB NWU Eagles Will Hope That A Bonus-point Win Will Result In A Place In Semi-final - FNB NWU Eagles will host FNB Wits tonight in Potchefstroom @ 19h00 in a must-win for the home team. NWU Eagles are currently 5th on the log and if UJ who hosts Tuks tonight, beat TUKS then the Eagles will be the favourites to play in the semi-finals of the 2022 Varsity Cup. 08/04/2022 - Varsity Shield - Rhodes Avoid Relegation After Lightning Strikes - The Stallions were leading 11-10 at the time and, according to tournament regulations, declared the winners. As a result, FNB Rhodes finished with 10 log points on the combined 2021-22 FNB Varsity Shield log, two points ahead of FNB DUT, who are relegated from the tournament. Two penalties from flyhalf Jano Roux 05/04/2022 - FNB Wits Outplayed by Clinical FNB UCT-Ikeys - The first half started with Wits on the attack in Ikeys’ quarter but the Ikeys defence held up. Ikeys soon broke the Wits midfield defence and scored the first converted try of the match. They soon after scored another try from a penalty line out driving maul. Wits managed to get more control of the game with possession and territory 05/04/2022 - FNB Maties Thrashed FNB Madibaz In Stellenbosch - In Stellenbosch, winger Marcqiewn Titus scored a hat-trick as FNB Maties thrashed the already-relegated FNB Madibaz 61-21. Two of Titus’ tries were seven-pointers, and it was no surprise when he was named the FNB Player That Rocks. The hosts scored eight tries in total, with flyhalf Jurie Matthee and replacement loose 05/04/2022 - FNB NWU Eagles Brilliant Second Half Secure Win Against FNB CUT Ixias - But the Eagles, who opened the scoring with a maul try from lock Marvelous Mashimbyi, hit back just before the break when winger Tino Swanepoel scored from a kick-pass. FNB NWU’s other wing, Keenan Twigg, finished off a backline move at the end of the third quarter, before scrumhalf 05/04/2022 - FNB UJ Move Clear Of Relegation Zone With Win Against FNB UWC - FNB UJ used their maul and the big kicking boot of Jonathan Viljoen to devastating effect. They went to the break with a 31-14 lead and with the four-try bonus point in the bag. The visitors maintained the pressure after the break. The attack racked up 50 points, but the defence could not stop FNB UWC from 05/04/2022 - FNB Shimlas Secure Playoff Spot After Win Against FNB UP-Tuks - FNB UFS Shimlas fought hard to claim a 26-15 bonus-point win against FNB UP-Tuks and consolidate their position at the top of the FNB Varsity Cup log. The heavy rain in Bloemfontein on Monday took its toll on the pitch and many feared that the conditions might inhibit the hosts’ attacking ambitions. 04/04/2022 - FNB Wits' And FNB Ikeys' Battle Up Front In The Wet Will Be Vital - FNB Wits will host the FNB UCT Ikeys tonight at the Wits Rugby Stadium in Johannesburg @ 19h00. Of all the matches to be played today the match between the hosts and the Ikeys should produce the best rugby with both teams having a lot to play for. 04/04/2022 - FNB CUT Ixias And FNB NWU Eagles Are Looking For A win For Different Reasons - FNB CUT Ixias will host the FNB NWU Eagles tonight in Bloemfontein @ 19h00. CUT Ixias will be desperate to win their first game of the 2022 Varsity Cup tournament. The Ixias is currently eighth on the combined 2022/2021 log with eight points ahead of FNB UWC who is currently the 04/04/2022 - DUT Stun TUT To Leapfrog Rhodes On Combined Log While UKZN Shock CPUT - The score was 10-6 to the Impi at half-time. An improved showing at the collisions and breakdowns allowed the hosts to claw their way back into the contest. As the end of the game approached, they were in a strong position to claim an important victory. FNB UKZN showed superior intensity and 04/04/2022 - FNB Maties Will Win Against FNB Madibaz And Collect Much Needed Five Log Points - FNB Maties will host the FNB Madibaz at the Danie Craven Stadium tonight @ 19h00. Nothing much is at stake and Maties should win with relative ease. Maties is currently fourth on the 2022 Varsity Cup log three log points behind the log leaders. A win tonight could go a long way 04/04/2022 - FNB Shimlas Should Book Place In Playoffs With Win Against FNB Tuks - FNB Shimlas will host the reigning Varsity Cup champions FNB UP-Tuks tonight in Bloemfontein @ 19h00. With seven teams still able to qualify for the playoffs the result in Bloemfontein will help the other teams hoping to slip past current log leaders, Shimlas (27) and third place Tuks (25) just two log 04/04/2022 - FNB UWC Will Be Desperate For A Win In Bellville Against FNB UJ - The FNB Varsity Cup relegation battle will come to a head when FNB UWC host FNB UJ on Monday. We’ve reached the business end of the FNB Varsity Cup, and seven of the 10 teams remain in the hunt for a place in the playoffs. 02/04/2022 - Varsity Shield Matchday Wrap - Fort Hare Upset Champions, Impi Rein In Rhodes - Keith Chiwara’s conversion allowed the visitors to claim the lead, and ultimately the victory. As a result, the Blues will remain at the top of the FNB Varsity Shield log. FNB UFH dedicated the win to their director of rugby, Elliot Fana, who tragically passed away in a car accident on 22 March. The 29/03/2022 - FNB NWU Eagles Hammer The Already-relegated FNB Madibaz - In Potchefstroom, the FNB NWU Eagles ran in eight tries to hammer the already-relegated FNB Madibaz 61-26 and keep their slim semi-final hopes alive. The Eagles scored their first try after only six minutes of play and continued their dominance throughout the first forty minutes of play to lead 33-12 at the 29/03/2022 - FNB UP-Tuks Had To Work Hard For Bonus-point Win Against FNB Wits - In Pretoria, defending champions FNB UP-Tuks had to work hard for their 39-24 bonus-point win against a plucky FNB Wits team that scored three tries. Wits hooker Dameon Venter scored the first points of the match with a great try after fourteen minutes of action in the first half. A ding dong battle 29/03/2022 - FNB Score Bonus-point Win Against FNB Cut Ixias - Earlier in the day, FNB UWC scored a 44-38 bonus-point win in Cape Town but allowed the FNB CUT Ixias to claim two valuable log points from the fixture. FNB UWC came into this match needing a victory to avoid certain relegation to the FNB Varsity Shield. From the outset, they adopted a more pragmatic approach, relying on their 29/03/2022 - FNB UCT Ikeys Claimed A Thrilling Win Against FNB Maties - The big Cape derby, as well the historic occasion, certainly lived up to the hype. In spite of cold and windy conditions on the Green Mile, both sides played the game at a lively tempo and dotted down for a point-of-origin try within the first 10 minutes. 29/04/2022 - FNB UJ Ran Out Of Steam Against FNB UFS Shimlas - In Johannesburg, the FNB UFS Shimlas finished strongly to record a 37-26 bonus-point victory against FNB UJ. The Orange Army led 23-16 at half-time and 26-23 on the hour mark but ran out of steam in the final quarter as replacement Kwezi Dlamini and centre Jooste Nel both crossed the line for the visitors. 28/04/2022 - FNB Varsity Cup Is Set To Celebrate The 500th Match - FNB UCT Ikeys and FNB Maties will go head-to-head on Monday, 28 March as the tournament marks its 500th match. Over the past 15 years, the South African rugby-loving public has made the FNB Varsity Cup a household name. A truly proudly South African product, the premier intervarsity rugby competition has seen 28/07/2022 - FNB UWC Desperate For A Win Against CUT Ixias To Avoid Relegation - FNB UWC will host FNB CUT IXIAS today @ 17:00 at the UWC Stadium in Cape Town in a desperate fight to avoid the wooden spoon for 2022 and avoid the relegation zone at the end of this year's Varsity Cup competition. CUT Ixias is currently on thirty-four log points, eight log points ahead of UWC which is 28/03/2022 - FNB UCT Ikeys And FNB Maties To Fight For The Top Of The Varsity Cup Log - FNB UCT Ikeys will host FNB Maties tonight @ 19:00 at the UCT Rugby Fields in a fight for the top position on the Varsity Cup log to secure a home semi-final and possible home final. Maties currently lead the race with twenty-four log points, three log points ahead of the hosts. Maties had a close 28/03/2022 - Both FNB UP Tuks And FNB Wits Looking To Secure Semi-final Berth - Both FNB UP Tuks And FNB Wits will be looking to secure a semi-final berth when they meet tonight @ 19h00 at the LC de Villiers Stadium in Pretoria. Both TUKS and Wits have twenty log points with only the points difference giving Tuks the edge, Tuks are currently fourth and Wits fifth on the Varsity Cup 28/03/2022 - FNB NWU Eagles Hosts FNB Madibaz - NWU Eagles did not have a successful season as in 2021 and are no more able to qualify for this years' semi-finals. The Eagles once again narrowly lost last week, this time to Maties (20-12). The Madibaz is in a crazy race to avoid the relegation sword that is hanging over its head, unfortunately, needing a minimum of twenty-three log points in 28/03/2022 - FNB UJ Have Their Eyes Set On A Semi-final Berth Against FNB UFS Shimlas - FNB UJ will host FNB UFS Shimlas today @ 19:00 at the UJ Stadium in Johannesburg. UJ can still qualify for the semi-finals if they win all their remaining league matches. FNB UJ is currently in the sixth position on the Varsity Cup log, just two points short to qualify for the playoffs. UJ had to work 22/03/2022 - FNB UP-Tuks Stumble To An Impressive Win Against FNB CUT Ixias - In perfect playing conditions, Tuks was in complete control from the start. Unfortunately, the good work of their forwards was undone time after time when the quality ball they worked for was simply wasted by a backline that could not even make the easiest of passes nor catches on their way to unopposed. 22/03/2022 - FNB UJ Recorded A Well-deserved Win Against FNB Madibaz - In Gqeberha, FNB UJ recorded a well-deserved 24-9 win against the FNB Madibaz to move out of the relegation zone for now. At the end of the current season, the two lowest-ranked sides on the combined 2021-22 log will be relegated to the FNB Varsity Shield. FNB UJ will breathe easier after securing a crucial result in 22/03/2022 - FNB Wits Romped To A Bonus-point Win Against FNB UWC - FNB Wits absorbed a lot of early pressure and then struck from turnover ball. Two point-of-origin tries and two successful conversions boosted the hosts into a commanding 18-0 lead after 20 minutes. Scrumhalf Hlumelo Ndudula scored a second try thereafter, while halfback partner Chris Humphries secured the 22/03/2022 - FNB Maties Struggled Against FNB NWU Eagles - Fleurs slotted the conversion and then two subsequent penalties. Suddenly, FNB Maties were out to a commanding 20-7 lead. FNB NWU’s attack was hampered by a series of handling errors over the course of the game. Their lineout misfired and their discipline let them down at key moments. Their scrum, however, kept them in the 21/03/2022 - FNB Madibaz Will Not Be Easy Prey In Gqeberha Against FNB UJ - FNB Madibaz will host FNB UJ tonight at 19h00 in Gqerberha at the bottom of the log fixture. The Madibaz will be on a high after beating CUT Ixias (36-26) two weeks ago and followed that up with a big scare to Varsity Cup log leaders UCT Ikeys (26-33) in Cape Town. Unfortunately, all the excitement did not do much 21/03/2022 - A Desperate FNB UFS Shimlas Will Host Log Leaders FNB UCT Ikeys - FNB UFS Shimlas will host current Varsity Cup log leaders, FNB UCT Ikeys tonight @ 19h00. The Shimlas lost their last two games "surprisingly" against Wits (31-53) and NWU Eagles (22-32) and will want to get their season back on track. If the Shimlas lose tonight they could find themselves out of the playoff 21/03/2022 - FNB UP-Tuks And FNB CUT Ixias Both Are Desperate For A Win In Pretoria - FNB UP-Tuks hosts FNB CUT Ixias tonight at the Tuks Stadium @ 19h00 with both teams desperate for a win. Although TUKS is placed 4th on the 2022 Varsity Cup log they are in a must-win situation as the charging pack for the final semi-final berth is all performing well. Although playoffs without 21/03/2022 - FNB Maties Will Host A Difficult FNB NWU Eagles Team - FNB Maties will host FNB NWU Eagles in Stellenbosch @ 19h00 tonight. Maties are currently second on the log with only one log point less than the UCT Ikeys. They will be full of confidence after a good 52-19 win against the CUT Ixias a week ago. 21/03/2022 - Wits At Home Must Be The Favourites Against UWC - FNB Wits will host FNB UWC this afternoon @ 15h00 in Johannesburg in a crucial relegation game. Wits will want to push the reset button after their loss against UJ a week ago when UJ scored the winning try during the final minutes of that game. Wits is currently 7th on the combined log with 5 log points from the
