Maties didn’t focus on past failures
Maties coach Hawies Fourie says his side refused to talk about their title drought in the build-up to their 40-7 Varsity Cup final win against Pukke.
Maties crowned Varsity Cup kings
Maties beat Pukke 40-7 in the Varsity Cup final in Stellenbosch on Monday to end a seven-year title drought. DYLAN JACK reports.
CUT stay in Varsity Cup
The Central University of Technology scored a 79th-minute try to beat Walter Sisulu University 37-31 in Monday’s promotion-relegation match in Stellenbosch. DYLAN JACK reports.
Varsity Cup final preview
Maties will look to break a seven-year title drought when they host Pukke in the Varsity Cup final at the Danie Craven Stadium on Monday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Confusion as Wits snatch dramatic draw
Wits scored a last-minute seven-point try to secure a 30-30 draw with Maties in Johannesburg, while there were wins for UCT, Pukke and UJ in the Varsity Cup. DYLAN JACK reports.
Varsity Cup preview (Round 5)
Wits will be looking to top the Varsity Cup log when they host Maties on Monday, while Ikeys host Tuks, Pukke travel to NMU and Shimlas take on UJ.
Young Shimlas stay focused
Shimlas coach Hendro Scholtz says his side will not get carried away with their log position after their 32-27 win against UCT in Cape Town. DYLAN JACK reports.
Pukke grind out win
Pukke got back to winning ways by beating UJ 18-15 in Potchefstroom, while there were also Varsity Cup wins for Wits, Maties and Shimlas on Monday.
Varsity Cup preview (Round 4)
Pukke will be looking to remind the rest of the Varsity Cup competition of their attacking potency when they host UJ on Monday, while NMU play Wits, Maties face CUT and Shimlas travel to UCT.
CUT staying grounded after big win
CUT coach Tiaan Liebenberg says his side will not get carried away after beating NMU 38-37 for their first win of the season and second in Varsity Cup history. DYLAN JACK reports.
