The 2025 Varsity Cup kicked off on Monday, 17 February. Here are all the results. How did your university do?
Image: X @varsitycup Image: X @varsitycupThe fixture was due to be screened live on SuperSport.UPDATE: Due to protest action at UCT, the round 1 fixture between FNB UCT and FNB NWU has be rescheduled for Tuesday. The game will take place at an undisclosed venue and will be closed to the public. For ticket refund enquires please contact the UCT rugby club.
“Get ready for next-level rugby, next-level talent, and next-level sportainment where champions are made, and the future of South African rugby is forged!”Most Varsity Shield matches will now take place on Fridays, creating a weekend buzz that fans can look forward to.Following the success of last year’s Varsity Cup Women’s competition, 2025 will see the top 6 women’s teams“Winning the trophy in 2024 was very rewarding for the hard work and effort the team put into the campaign.
With the best young talent on display, thrilling matches, and an electric atmosphere that only Varsity Rugby can offer, 2025 promises to be another unforgettable season of next level action.Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi faces a crucial selection dilemma as key players risk suspension ahead of their must-win clash against Mamelodi Sundowns.
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