Varsity Cup

08/05/2026

The final episode of the FNB Varsity Cup Podcast is here 🎙️🏆

We unpack the FNB Varsity Cup Final as TuksSport were crowned champions, becoming the most decorated team in VC history. We’re also joined by NWU - North-West University captain Stephan Krugel, who calls in to share the emotions of final week and the build-up to the big game.

Then we look at Wits - University of the Witwatersrand FNB Varsity Shield triumph, securing promotion back into the Cup while lifting the trophy, before wrapping up with the Women’s final as UWC Rugby make history by hosting their first final against former champions UFH.

One last episode. All things finals.

The final episode of the FNB Varsity Cup Podcast is here 🎙️🏆We unpack the Varsity Cup Final as Tuks were crowned champions, becoming the most decorated tea...

08/05/2026

Watch highlights of the promotion relegation match between Emeris Rugby Club and Walter Sisulu. The Comets win and retain their spot in the FNB Varsity Cup next year.

Watch a commanding performance from the Emeris Comets to win the promotion relegation playoff and retain their spot in the FNB Varsity Cup next year. FNB Eme...

08/05/2026

Sipho Hobosch showing why he was voted as the FNB Varsity Shield Forward That Rocks! The Walter Sisulu loosie was a powerhouse all season and scored a brace in the promotion relegation playoff against FNB Emeris. This try and then less than 2 min later he scored again from the tap option.

Player to watch!

08/05/2026

Varsity Cup Suzuki Rookie of the Year Chijindu Okonta showing exactly why he won the award. So clean from the Emeris Rugby Club fullback in the promotion relegation playoff against WSU.

Player to watch.

06/05/2026

The Emeris Rugby Club Comets have beaten Walter Sisulu University in the promotion relegation playoff to retain their spot in next seasons FNB Varsity Cup tournament.

Here's how it happened.

FNB Emeris produced a commanding performance in the FNB Varsity Cup promotion/relegation playoff, defeating Walter Sisulu University 47-12 to secure their place in the 2027 competition. The Durban-based Comets set the tone early and never looked back, racing into a commanding halftime lead before sh...

06/05/2026

HALF TIME at the promotion relegation playoff and it's one way traffic as the Emeris Comets are dominating. It's tough out there for Walter Sisulu who are struggling to contain the pressure and compete.

FNB Emeris 33 – 0 FNB WSU

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Warm-ups done and we are about to get underway with the promotion relegation game at 11am between Emeris Rugby Club and Walter Sisulu.

Follow score updates on our match centre here https://www.varsitycup.co.za/match-centre?tournament_name=varsity-cup-2026&fixture_id=1090

Proudly brought to you by FNB, Steers, Suzuki and SportPesa SA.

06/05/2026

GAME DAY! The promotion relegation game takes place this morning where we find out if the Emeris Rugby Club Comets retain their FNB Varsity Cup spot or if Walter Sisulu can make history and be promoted.

🏉 FNB Emeris vs FNB WSU
🗓️ 6 May
⌚ 11am
📍 Closed venue
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Proudly brought to you by FNB, Steers SA, Suzuki SA and SportPesa.SA.