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The FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International is in its fifth year after a highly successful inaugural competition in 2008. It is already a highlight on the rugby-mad South African’s sporting calendar.
This inter-university rugby competition sees eight of the country’s top universities go head-to-head to take home the title (and a substantial cash reward). The participating universities include:
- University of Stellenbosch (FNB Maties)
- University of Cape Town (FNB Ikeys)
- University of Pretoria (FNB Tuks)
- North West University (FNB NWU-Pukke)
- University of Johannesburg (FNB UJ)
- University of Free State (FNB Shimlas)
- Tshwane University of Technology (FNB TUT)
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (FNB NMMU)
The eight teams play in a single round, followed by a semi-final and a final that determines the National University Champion. Varsity Cup is managed by an executive committee chaired by current SARU CEO Jurie Roux.
All the action happens on a Monday night. A traditionally quiet night across SA, the Varsity Cup changes all that with a display of rugby at its entertaining best. It’s a celebration of the sport and all that it stands for – braai, beer and friendly rivalry, not to mention the non-stop action and young talent. For three months, no self-respecting rugby fan will be singing ‘I don’t like Mondays!)
The FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International is based on the very popular concept of NCAA College Football in the United States. If you’re not at a game, viewers can catch a minimum of two matches to be screened every Monday night on SuperSport for the duration of the competition.
The FNB Varsity Shield is a second tier competition for 5 more universities that started in 2011. The third competition hosted by Varsity Cup (pty) ltd id the residence rugby of the 8 Varsity Cup universities. This is called the Stenhoff Koshuis Rugby Championship and the best residence rugby side in the country is determined. Lastly Varsity Cup also started the Varsity Young Guns competition in 2012, which are the under 20 teams of the Varsity Cup sides playing against each other.
A passion for rugby and the growth and development of our young players is the big driver behind this competition. Viva SA Rugby Viva!
The full Varsity Cup Board:
Chairman and Finances: Jurie Roux (Maties)
Sponsorships: Francois Pienaar (FNB)
Legal: Marius Janse van Rensburg (Shimlas)
Marketing and Logistics: Mervyn Taylor (NWU-Pukke)
Co-opted member: Derrik Mathew (Steinhoff)
Saru: Mervin Green
USSA: Bongo Nontshinga
CEO: Duitser Bosman (Varsity Cup)
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