Varsity Cup

Wits snatch controversial derby win

Wits scored an 83rd-minute winner to snatch an incredible yet controversial comeback win against Varsity Cup rivals UJ after trailing by 30 points at half time 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.

Varsity wrap: Shimlas stun Tuks, Wits thrill

An action-packed opening round of the Varsity Cup saw defending champions Tuks beaten in Pretoria, while Wits snatched a 108-point thriller in Bloemfontein on Monday.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 04: Waqar Solaan of Maties during the FNB Varsity Cup match between FNB Maties and FNB Madibaz at Danie Craven Stadium on April 04, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Varsity Cup: Players to watch in 2023

The Varsity Cup takes a look at five players to watch this year as the 2023 season gets underway with a Cape derby on Monday.

Varsity Cup to introduce shot clock

The Varsity Cup, known for its law innovations to improve the game, has introduced a law innovation in 2023 to add more ball-in-play time.

England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot Brits

Maties confirm Proudfoot as new coach

Former Springbok and England forwards coach Matthew Proudfoot will take charge of the Stellenbosch University rugby team in the 2023 Varsity Cup.

Proudfoot set for Varsity Cup gig

Former Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot will reportedly return to work in South Africa once he is announced as the new man in charge of Maties this week.

Jean-Luc Du Preez of Sale Sharks leaves the pitch following his red card from referee Luke Pearce during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Worcester Warriors and Sale Sharks

RFU to bring ‘Varsity Cup’ to England

A sin bin power play is part of the innovative laws that are reportedly set to be trailed by England’s RFU in a Premiership and Championship hybrid competition next year.