Vote for the Suzuki Rookie of Varsity Cup Women 2026!

With the women's final taking place on Friday, 17 April where FNB UWC and FNB UFH will go head-to-head to see who will be crowned champions it's that time of the tournament where we cast the spotlight on the outstanding players who made their debut this season and have been nominated for the Suzuki Rookie of the Year award!

To qualify as a rookie, a player must have made their debut in the 2026 Varsity Cup Women tournament. The coaches of all 8 teams were asked to nominate three players who had the most impressive debut this season. The nomination process is weighted with first position worth three points, second position two points and third position one point. The votes were then added up and the three players with the most points are now being put to a public vote.

Here are the three players who received the most nominations from the coaches for the Suzuki Rookie of Varsity Cup Women 2026. The public can now cast their votes and the winner will be the nominee with the most votes at the deadline.

Suzuki Rookie of the Year 2026

• Palesa Matee (FNB Maties)
• Lidene Kruger (FNB Tuks)
• Saadiqah Corbett (FNB UWC)

UPDATE: VOTING IS NOW CLOSED AND THE RESULTS OF THE POLLS AS OF 2PM ON 15 APRIL WILL DECIDE THE WINNER.

Voting closes on Wednesday 15 April at 2.30pm

The winner will be the player with the most votes at the deadline and will be announced after the FNB Varsity Cup Women final on the 17 April where they will receive a cash prize from Suzuki.

Let us know in the comments who you voted for!