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The FNB Varsity Cup Women’s Tournament is back, and the 2025 edition promises to be bigger and better. With six teams battling it out for top honours, this year’s tournament will kick off on Friday, 14 March, with defending champions FNB UFH facing FNB Maties in a repeat of last year’s thrilling final.
UFH’s Historic Win in 2024
Winning the 2024 title was a huge milestone for FNB UFH, marking their first-ever tournament victory. Coach Ntyatyambo Mkhafu believes the win had a major impact on the team and the university as a whole.The tournament has also helped grow women’s rugby in South Africa, giving players a platform to showcase their skills and attract national attention.
More Exposure for Women’s Rugby
One of the biggest changes for 2025 is that some matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport, giving the tournament and its players more national exposure. This move is set to inspire the next generation of female rugby players and bring even more fans into the game.
The tournament will continue with its cross pool-based structure, ensuring plenty of high-intensity matches between:
FNB UFH (defending champions)
FNB UWC
FNB Maties
FNB UP-Tuks
FNB UJ
FNB UKZN
Key Fixtures to Look Out For
🏉 Opening Match: FNB UFH vs FNB Maties
📅 Date: Friday, 14 March
📍 Venue: Davidson Stadium, Alice
⏰ Kick-off: 14:00
🏆 Final: Friday, 11 April
With more exposure and growing competition, the 2025 FNB Varsity Cup Women’s Tournament is set to be one of the best yet. Fans can expect top-class university rugby, intense battles, and possibly, more future Springboks emerging from the tournament.
📢 Stay updated with fixtures and results here 👉 Varsity Cup Women Fixtures & Logs
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