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    2024 Varsity Cup
    CountriesSouth Africa
    Date19 February – 22 April 2024
    ChampionsUFS Shimlas (2nd title)
    Runners-upUCT Ikey Tigers
    PromotedUP Tuks
    RelegatedWits
    Top point scorerNtokozo Makhaza
    (134 -UCT Ikey Tigers)[1]
    Top try scorerDewet Marais
    (9 -Maties)[2]
    ← 2023
    2025 →

    The2024 Varsity Cup was the 17th season of theVarsity Cup, the top competition in the annualVarsity Rugby series. It was played between 19 February and 22 April 2024 and featured eight university teams.[3]

    The 2024 Varsity Cup saw a thrilling final in Bloemfontein, where the FNB UFS Shimlas were crowned champions after a dramatic 45–42 victory over the FNB UCT Ikey Tigers, sealed by a last‑minute penalty.[4] The competition featured high‑scoring matches and standout individual performances, and saw UCT’s Ntokozo Makhaza finish the season as one of its most prolific points scorers, earning recognition despite UCT falling just short in the final.[5] The 2024 edition was widely regarded for its competitive league phase and showcased several tight fixtures that highlighted the growing depth across participating university squads.[6]

    Competition rules and information

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    There were eight participating university teams in the 2024 Varsity Cup. They played each other once during thepool stage, either at home or away. Teams received four points for a win and two points for a draw. Bonus points were awarded to teams that scored four or more tries in a game, as well as to teams that lost a match by seven points or less. Teams were ranked by log points, then points difference (points scored less points conceded).

    The top four teams after the pool stage qualified for thesemifinals, which were followed by afinal.

    Teams

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    Location of teams in the 2024 Varsity Cup
    Western Cape

    The teams that played in the 2024 Varsity Cup are:

    2024 Varsity Cup teams
    Team nameUniversityStadium
    NWU EaglesNorth-West UniversityFanie du Toit Sport Ground,Potchefstroom
    MatiesStellenbosch UniversityDanie Craven Stadium,Stellenbosch
    UFS ShimlasUniversity of the Free StateShimla Park,Bloemfontein
    UCT Ikey TigersUniversity of Cape TownUCT Rugby Fields,Cape Town
    WitsUniversity of the WitwatersrandWits Rugby Stadium,Johannesburg
    UJUniversity of JohannesburgUJ Stadium,Johannesburg
    CUT IxiasCentral University of TechnologyCUT Stadium,Bloemfontein
    UWCUniversity of Western CapeUWC Sport Stadium,Cape Town

    Standings

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    The final log for the 2024 Varsity Cup was:

    2024 Varsity Cup log
    PosTeamPWDLPFPAPDTBLBPts
    1NWU Eagles7601281160+1214028
    2Maties7601231130+1012026
    3UFS Shimlas7502261211+504125
    4UCT Ikey Tigers7412266147+1192121
    5Wits7214205207−23013
    6UJ7205213226−133213
    7CUT Ixias7205191256−652212
    8UWC7007103414−311000
    Legend and competition rules
    Legend:
    Qualified for thesemifinals.P = Games played, W = Games won, D = Games drawn, L = Games lost, PF = Points for, PA = Points against, PD = Points difference, TF = Tries for, TA = Tries against, TB = Try bonus points, LB = Losing bonus points, Pts = Log points
    Competition rules:
    Qualification:
    The top four teams qualified for thesemifinals.
    Points breakdown:
    * 4 points for a win
    * 2 points for a draw
    * 1 bonus point for a loss by seven points or less
    * 1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match

    Pool stage

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    Matches

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    The following matches were played in the 2024 Varsity Cup:

    Round one

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    19 February 2024UFS Shimlas32–38UCT Ikey TigersShimla Park,Bloemfontein 
    14:45Report


    19 February 2024CUT Ixias23–19UJCUT Stadium,Bloemfontein 
    17:00Report


    19 February 2024Maties12–23NWU EaglesDanie Craven Stadium,Stellenbosch 
    17:00Report


    19 February 2024UWC10–66WitsUWC Sport Stadium,Cape Town 
    17:00Report

    Round two

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    26 February 2024UJ31–34UFS ShimlasUJ Stadium,Johannesburg 
    14:45Report


    26 February 2024NWU Eagles49–15UWCFanie du Toit Sport Ground,Potchefstroom 
    17:00Report


    26 February 2024UCT Ikey Tigers10–15MatiesUCT Rugby Fields,Cape Town 
    17:00Report


    26 February 2024Wits34–17CUT IxiasWits Rugby Stadium,Johannesburg 
    17:00Report

    Round three

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    4 March 2024UWC21–38CUT IxiasUWC Sport Stadium,Cape Town 
    14:45Report


    4 March 2024Maties23–12WitsDanie Craven Stadium,Stellenbosch 
    17:00Report


    4 March 2024UCT Ikey Tigers32–21UJUCT Rugby Fields,Cape Town 
    17:00Report


    4 March 2024UFS Shimlas35–26NWU EaglesShimla Park,Bloemfontein 
    17:00Report

    Round four

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    11 March 2024NWU Eagles51–22WitsFanie du Toit Sport Ground,Potchefstroom 
    14:45Report


    11 March 2024Maties54–22UJDanie Craven Stadium,Stellenbosch 
    17:00Report


    11 March 2024UCT Ikey Tigers44–7CUT IxiasUCT Rugby Fields,Cape Town 
    17:00Report


    11 March 2024UFS Shimlas48–26UWCShimla Park,Bloemfontein 
    17:00Report

    Round five

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    18 March 2024Wits33–33UCT Ikey TigersWits Rugby Stadium,Johannesburg 
    14:45Report


    18 March 2024CUT Ixias40–59UFS ShimlasCUT Stadium,Bloemfontein 
    17:00Report


    18 March 2024UJ12–49NWU EaglesUJ Stadium,Johannesburg 
    17:00Report


    18 March 2024UWC14–63MatiesUWC Sport Stadium,Cape Town 
    17:00Report

    Round six

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    25 March 2024UWC9–91UCT Ikey TigersUCT Rugby Fields,Cape Town 
    14:45Report


    25 March 2024CUT Ixias46–53NWU EaglesCUT Stadium,Bloemfontein 
    17:00Report


    25 March 2024UFS Shimlas29–38MatiesShimla Park,Bloemfontein 
    17:00Report


    25 March 2024UJ49–26WitsUJ Stadium,Johannesburg 
    17:00Report

    Round seven

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    8 April 2024Wits12–24UFS ShimlasWits Rugby Stadium,Johannesburg 
    14:00Report


    8 April 2024CUT Ixias20–26MatiesCUT Stadium,Bloemfontein 
    14:45Report


    8 April 2024NWU Eagles30–18UCT Ikey TigersFanie du Toit Sport Ground,Potchefstroom 
    17:00Report


    8 April 2024UJ59–8UWCUJ Stadium,Johannesburg 
    17:00Report

    Play-offs

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    Semi-finalsFinal
     
          
     
    15 April 2024
     
     
    Maties24
     
    22 April 2024
     
    UFS Shimlas38
     
    UFS Shimlas45
     
    15 April 2024
     
    UCT Ikey Tigers42
     
    NWU Eagles18
     
     
    UCT Ikey Tigers32
     

    Semi-finals

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    15 April 2024Maties24–38UFS ShimlasUCT Rugby Fields,Cape Town 
    14:45Report
    18 April 2022NWU Eagles18-32UCT Ikey TigersShimla Park,Bloemfontein 
    17:00Report

    Final

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    22 April 2025UFS Shimlas45–42UCT Ikey TigersShimla Park,Bloemfontein 
    17:00Report

    References

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    1. ^"Key FNB Varsity Cup records".varsitycup.co.za.
    2. ^"Key FNB Varsity Cup records".varsitycup.co.za.
    3. ^"Varsity Cup 2024".superbru.co.za.
    4. ^"Shimlas crowned 2024 Varsity Cup champions after try‑fest in Bloem".
    5. ^"Ikey Tigers fall in Varsity Cup final, but leave with individual accolades".
    6. ^"Varsity Cup – Shimlas sink Ikeys in dramatic fashion to be crowned 2024 Varsity Cup champions".
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