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UCT’s Ikeys crowned world champs

The UCT Ikey Tigers beat the University of Bordeaux in the final of the World University Rugby Invitational Tournament in Bordeaux to retain their status as world champions for another four years.

Varsity Cup: Maties survive thriller, CUT win again

There was a close call for Maties in a 110-point thriller, while earlier in the day the CUT Ixias continued their dream run in the Varsity Cup on Monday.

Watch: Maties snatch Intervarsity glory

Maties slotted a penalty in the final play to come from behind and beat Cape rivals UCT in the opening round of the Varsity Cup on Monday.

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Stephan Coetzee of UP Tuks during the Semi Final match between the FNB Shimlas and FNB UP Tuks at Shimlapark in Bloemfontein. 18 April 2022

Highlights: Maties, Tuks set up Varsity Cup decider

Maties produced a powerhouse performance against UCT, while defending champs Tuks fought back to upset Shimlas, on Monday to set up an exciting 2022 Varsity Cup final.

Maties march past UCT in Varsity Cup semi-final

Maties produced a powerhouse performance to avenge the round-robin loss to UCT in Cape Town and progress to the Varsity Cup final on Monday.

Varsity Cup throwback: Classic finals

Ahead of Monday’s Varsity Cup playoffs, take a look back at some of the tournament’s classic finals, including the dramatic encounter between UCT and the NWU Eagles in 2014.

Varsity Cup: Shimlas, UCT to host playoffs

Shimlas and the UCT Ikeys will host the Varsity Cup semi-finals, while UWC was relegated to the Shield after a dramatic final round of fixtures on Monday night.

Wrap: UJ secure Varsity Cup status; Maties, UCT continue hunt for top spot

Jonathan Mokuena’s UJ secured their place in the Varsity Cup for next season by hammering UWC, while there were wins for Maties, UCT and NWU in the eighth and penultimate round on Monday.

Varsity Cup: Battle for playoff places reaches apex

Seven teams – including Shimlas, the Ikeys, Tuks, Maties and Wits – are set to battle it out over the last two rounds of the Varsity Cup for a place in this season’s semi-finals.