Scoring 15 tries to three, FNB UP-Tuks ran rampant and beat FNB Varsity College 95-21 in the final of the 2024 FNB Varsity Shield in Pretoria to add yet another trophy to their cabinet. The new champions finished the season unbeaten and will return to the FNB Varsity Cup next year. Playing at home, with the clear objective of a spotless campaign and to be crowned the champions, the Stripe Generation opened the scoring through captain Ethan Burger. The rest of the first half was a one-sided affair with more tries by Kamohelo Tlome, Cayno February, Henry Till and Marco Venter. Five minutes before the break, the home team were leading 38-0. Varsity College finally registered points on the board on the stroke of half-time through flyhalf Frederick Marx who dotted down and converted his own try, the score 38-7 at the break. Tuks came back and continued their demolishing act on their opponents who didn’t have any answers to the onslaught. Bayanda Ngubane was the first to cross the try line with Ambesa Zenzile shortly following. Varsity College then pulled one back through Benjamin Field while Michael Horak also managed a five-pointer for his team. Then it was more of the same from the Stripe Generation with Kyle Cyster scoring a brace as well as tries by Ruan van Blommestein, Haydn Kemp, Jacobus Louw and Tharquinn Manuel. SCORERS FNB UP-Tuks 95 (38) – Tries: Ethan Burger, Kamohelo Tlome, Bayanda Ngubane (2), Cayno February (2), Henry Till, Marco Venter, Ambesa Zenzile, Kyle Cyster (2), Ruan van Blommestein, Haydn Kemp, Jacobus Louw, Tharquinn Manuel. Conversions: Jean-Pierre Wentzel (8), Walter Visser (2). FNB Varsity College 21 (7) - Tries: Frederick Marx, Benjamin Field, Michael Horak. Conversions: Frederick Marx (3). FNB Player That Rocks: Kyle Cyster (FNB UP-Tuks) TEAMS FNB UP-Tuks: Ethan Lance Burger, Henry Edwin Till, Dian Stephan Coetzee, Johannes Wilhelmus Mare, Roald Hattingh, Kamohelo Tlome, Cayno Douglas February, Marco Venter, Chad-Lee Valentine, Jean-Pierre Wentzel, Ambesa Zenzile, Kobus Janse Van Rensburg, Tharquinn Thane Manuel, Bayanda Sinele Ngubane, Kyle Edward Cyster. FNB Varsity College: Sonwabo Maseko, Jacques Marais, Siyabonga Dube, Robert Everson, Werner Coetzee, Juan Steyl, Enzo Van Niekerk, Mandisi Nkutha, Abande Mthembu, Frederick Marx, Nkazimulo Mzolo, Macmillian Mudara, Mbasa Nkonki, Sivuyisiwe Mpendu, Tshegofatso Ramaloko. FNB Overall Player That Rocks: Tharquinn Manuel (FNB UP-Tuks) FNB Back That Rocks: Tharquinn Manuel (FNB UP-Tuks) FNB Forward That Rocks: Ethan Burger (FNB UP-Tuks) Suzuki Rookie Of The Year: Jean-Pierre Wentzel (FNB UP-Tuks)

FNB UFH rocked Pretoria when they dethroned defending champions FNB Maties to be crowned the 2024 FNB Varsity Cup Women’s champions, beating the Maroon Machine 37-31 in a pulsating final at the Tuks Stadium. The Eastern Cape ladies put their hands up early in the match when Sivuyiseko Makhomazi broke the Maties’ defence with a sensational run from inside her own half and offloaded to Purity Ngogodo who easily flew over the try line. Maties were then reduced to 14 players when Zelmari Pretorius was sent to the sin bin for a high tackle. UFH dominated the period and were awarded a try when scrumhalf Sindisiwe Mbonja sneaked past her opponents. They proved relentless as they scored another point-of-origin try with a brilliant run from Etandwa Marawu. Maties started fighting back to remain in contention and were awarded a try when Elme Kruge powered over and converted her own try. UFH led 25-7 at half-time The team talk in the Maties dressing must have been intense as Johann Zeier’s troops returned from the break with a try, in the form of Kruger completing her brace. UFH however hit back with another try from Mbonja. It remained an intense clash with Maties scoring back-to-back tries through Ankia Viljeon and Zelmari Pretorius that reduced the deficit to just six points. Zintle Mkhokheli then dotted down for UFH before Kruger secured her hat-trick for Maties with five minutes to left play. It was however too late with UFH triumphantly claiming the 2024 title. SCORERS FNB UFH 37 (25) – Tries: Purity Ngogodo, Sindisiwe Mbonja (2), Etandwa Marawu, Zintle Mkhokeli. Conversions: Zanele Touto (4) FNB Maties 31 (7) - Tries: Elme Kruger (3), Ankia Viljoen, Zelmari Pretorius. Conversions: Elme Kruger (3) FNB Player That Rocks: Sindisiwe Mbonja (FNB UFH) TEAMS FNB UFH: Mila Wawa, Zintle Mkhokeli, Nombuyekezo Mdliki, Purity Siphosethu Ngogodo, Sinoyolo Best, Thokozani Sikela, Sivuyiseko Makhomazi, Lilitha Trustlord Ngwenze, Sindisiwe Mbonja, Okuhle Njemla, Etandwa Marawu, Inga Qogi, Siphesihle Hlangani, Adaoraa Philemina Somlenze, Zanele Touto. FNB Maties: Vunene Veron Miyambo, Lungelo Mpumelelo Hope Mvelase, Erin Chenowyth Bond, Sesethu Ntamnani, Danai Makanaka Makota, Stefney-Rose De Vries, Elizabeth Mari Slabbert, Ankia Viljoen, Taliyah Deanna Bussack, Elme Kruger, Kayleen Christelle Muggels, Ropafadzo Valerie Madyah, Zelmari Pretorius, Whitney Jolene Gordon, Emma Olivier.

FNB Maties are looking look to cement their dominance in women’s rugby and defend their title when they take on FNB UFH in the final of the 2024 FNB Varsity Cup Women in Pretoria tomorrow (14:00). Head coach Johann Zeier believes his side did well throughout the season even though they are a new group. “The season has been good to us so far, we’ve had our challenges along the way but have managed to keep the ball rolling. We’ve worked really hard to get where we are. “The squad is different this year but they have seriously stepped up to the plate. They have really impressed me with their ability so far. All the challenges we threw at them in pre-season were handled very well. It is a tough competition to be in but I fully back our preparation.” It is an away final for both teams. Zeier says it would have been good if they could have played at home. “We finished top of the log so would have liked a home final, but it is out of our control. The game being in Pretoria doesn’t take anything away from what we are aiming to do. Our preparations are looking on par, we had a great week and the team is looking forward to the final.” Maties skipper Liza Slabbert switched from playing hockey to rugby and is eager to win it for Maties this year, as well as for her sister, Nina, who could not be with the winning team last year due to injury. “I have always loved sport and the outdoors. I played hockey throughout high school so it just made sense for me to continue playing at university. I played for two years before joining Maties Rugby. “Our season has been mostly positive, except for a few injuries. We have put in a lot of time and effort to get to where we are. I am very proud of the ladies and how far each one of them has come. “We have worked very hard for this opportunity, so all I want is for everyone to give it their all and enjoy the moment and leave everything out on the field and don’t come off with any regrets.” by Lehlogonolo Ditshego

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