Varsity Cup teams can turn down a conversion attempt and instead take a tap to attempt to score another try. Here’s how it works …
Go for the conversion or decline and take the tap 👀
The newest innovation in the #VarsityCup served up some drama in round one.
Here’s a reminder of how it works 🤓 pic.twitter.com/PNyd4DZH47
— SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) February 17, 2026
Maties took advantage of the law innovation to score two quick-fire tries against Shimlas in Bloemfontein on Monday.
Maroon Machine back in the game after Rynhardt van der Linden scores in the corner and @MatiesSport select the tap option and successfully score within 120 seconds to add a further 5 points and close the gap to just 4!#RugbyThatRocks #WhosNXT pic.twitter.com/kqjbhfruwe
— Varsity Cup (@varsitycup) February 16, 2026
Emeris (formerly Varsity College) also used it to great effect against UJ.
Tap try and what a line from Edward Sigauke 🙌🏽🔥!
The Comets showcasing how effective the new tap or kick rule can be by selecting to tap and then successfully scoring again within 120 seconds of their initial try to add an additional 5 points.#RugbyThatRocks #WhosNXT pic.twitter.com/SCGhRFYw75
— Varsity Cup (@varsitycup) February 18, 2026
