Maties, Ikeys prevail in wet weather
Maties ran out victors over Wits and UCT Ikeys beat UJ as rainy conditions hit the third round of the Varsity Cup, while CUT handed UWC their third straight defeat.
Maties ran out victors over Wits and UCT Ikeys beat UJ as rainy conditions hit the third round of the Varsity Cup, while CUT handed UWC their third straight defeat.
NWU Eagles got the defence of their title off to a winning start in the first round of the 2024 Varsity Cup with a hard-fought away victory over Maties.
With the 2024 season of the Varsity Cup kicking off on Monday, 19 February, here are players to watch from each of the eight teams.
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.
The stage is set for a sensational finish to the 15th edition of the Varsity Cup as four teams – Wits, UJ, UWC and the CUT Ixias – battle it out to retain their status in the tournament.
Wits romped to a bonus-point win over UWC to climb out of the relegation zone, while Tuks thrashed CUT and UJ claimed a win over the Madibaz in round six of the Varsity Cup on Monday.
The UCT Ikeys take on UWC in Round 4 of the Varsity Cup. Watch it here!
The team lineups for the fourth round of Varsity Cup fixtures on Monday, including the Cape derby between UCT and UWC for the Chester Williams Cup.
Check out highlights from the thrilling second round of the Varsity Cup season, including the three games not televised.
Take a look at the highlights from the opening round of the 2022 Varsity Cup season, including the three games not televised.