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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 28: Suleiman Hartzenberg of Ikeys during the FNB Varsity Cup match between FNB UCT Ikeys and FNB Maties at UCT Rugby Fields on March 28, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

UCT snatch historic Varsity Cup derby against Maties

UCT centre Suleiman Hartzenberg scored two point-of-origin tries in the final 10 minutes to help his team beat rivals Maties in the Varsity Cup’s landmark 500th game in Cape Town on Monday night.

Maties celebrate a try against UCT in 2019 Varsity Cup

Varsity Cup teams (Round 7): Who plays in the 500th game?

The team lineups for the seventh round of Varsity Cup fixtures on Monday, including the competition’s landmark 500th game contested by UCT and Maties in Cape Town.

HIGASHIOSAKA, JAPAN - MARCH 27: Lukhanyo Am of Kobelco Kobe Steelers breaks through the tackle run during the NTT Japan Rugby League One match between Kobelco Kobe Steelers and Toshiba Brave Lupus at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on March 27, 2022 in Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan.

Saffas Abroad: Am’s Japan debut ends in disappointment

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including how Lukhanyo Am’s debut for Kobe Steelers went.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 26: Alapati Leiua of Bristol Bears is tackled by Owen Farrell and Nick Tompkins of Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Saracens and Bristol Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 26, 2022 in London, England.

Barnes: Serial offender Farrell a ‘liability’ for England

Former British & Irish Lions and England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says Owen Farrell’s tackle technique could put England in deep trouble during their upcoming Test series against Australia.

Maties captain BJ Dixon steals a lineout

Stat Attack: Get ready for the 500th Varsity Cup match

The derby between UCT Ikeys and Maties in Cape Town on Monday will be the Varsity Cup’s 500th match. Here are 22 stats and facts you need to know before the landmark game.

Watch: Farrell under fire for no-arms tackle

England captain Owen Farrell has once again come under heavy criticism for a no-arms tackle during his return from a long-term injury for Saracens against Bristol Bears this weekend.

Barrett head knock nothing ‘major’

Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has allayed fears that All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett suffered another serious concussion.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: Alan OÕConnor (Capt.) of Ulster and Referee, Gianlucu Gnecchi during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ulster at DHL Stadium on March 26, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Ulster coach: We won that game

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland was left confused by the referee and TMO’s decision to disallow a last-gasp try which would have given them a win over the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.