The eagerly anticipated Varsity Cup and Varsity Shield student rugby tournaments are set to commence this week, bringing thrilling matches and next-level action to South Africa. The tournaments are known for showcasing the nation's best young rugby talent and have served as a launchpad for many Springboks. This year promises to be even more exciting with the introduction of Friday night matches for the Varsity Shield, creating a weekend buzz and a platform for the growth of women's rugby.
The countdown is on for South Africa ’s most exciting and competitive student rugby tournaments – the Varsity Cup and Varsity Shield ! The country’s top universities are gearing up to deliver next-level rugby action as the best student players go head-to-head in front of passionate fans at packed stadiums nationwide. With the Springboks ’ back-to-back Rugby World Cup triumphs still fresh in our minds, the spotlight now shifts to the next generation of potential stars.
More than 50 Varsity Cup and Shield players have gone on to wear the green and gold, proving this platform is a critical stepping stone in South African rugby. 2025 Varsity Cup is going to the Next Level. We’re stepping up on all fronts, creating great moments and inspiring the future stars of South African rugby. This year, we celebrate the Varsity Cup and Shield as the perfect springboard for talent, bridging university and professional rugby, while shining a brighter spotlight on the rapid growth of women’s rugby. The tournaments have become synonymous with producing world-class talent, but it’s more than a rugby competition; it’s where student athletes grow, thrive, and dream big. I can’t wait to see what this season has in store! 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 compete in their own dedicated tournament. The team has been preparing well and are excited to give everything in the upcoming campaign, we will play without fear and embrace the challenge. Winning the trophy in 2024 was very rewarding for the hard work and effort the team put into the campaign. The students celebrated well, with a successful team many players got opportunities to play professional rugby, we also had a high number of graduates. 2025 is a new challenge and we will stay true to our brand to play attractive running rugby. The Kimberley-based unit is chomping at the bit to show why they should be taken seriously as a potential title contender and at the helm will be head coach. To be part of the Varsity Shield is a great achievement for us, but more so a huge honor to put Kimberley on the map. We’ve seen what it means for the town when the Griquas perform, and we draw energy from the team to perform as well. The team is well prepared for the season, and we are very much looking forward to the start of the tournament. 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
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