Varsity Cup 2026 kicks off TODAY with these 4 fixtures
The countdown to the next edition of South Africa’s most exciting and competitive student rugby tournament, the Varsity Cup, is over.
The countdown to the next edition of South Africa’s most exciting and competitive student rugby tournament, the Varsity Cup, is over.
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.
The excitement kicks off with the Varsity Cup Round 1 fixtures on Monday, 16 February.
UCT Ikeys are the tournament’s defending champions.
Week 1 fixtures
Monday, 16 February
UFS Shimlas vs Maties, Shimla Park – 16:45
CUT vs NWU-Eagles, CUT Stadium – 19:00
UJ vs Emeris, UJ Stadium – 19:00
UP-Tuks vs UCT Ikeys, Tuks Stadium – 19:00
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