Varsity Cup
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Local university rugby teams, Shimlas and CUT’s Ixias battle inconsistency
Local university men’s rugby teams continue to navigate tough course
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Teams bound to improve as tournament enters the crucial stage
The going gets tough for teams in the rugby Varsity Cup as competition reaches a crucial stage
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Winless CUT most dangerous with back against the wall
CUT chase first win against favourites UP-Tuks on Monday as flyhalf Kehan Myburgh backs young Ixias to produce complete performance.
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Rising lock Venter sets sights on Eagles in semi-final push
Cheetahs lock Juan Venter emerges as Varsity Cup prospect, deploying Currie Cup lessons as Shimlas prepare for crucial Monday derby against second-placed Eagles.
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Shimlas maul Ixias into submission in derby demolition
UFS Shimlas claim emphatic 71-19 derby victory over CUT Ixias with forward-dominated performance featuring multiple maul tries.
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Bloem derby beckons as Shimlas and Ixias prepare for battle
Bloemfontein derby brewing as FNB UFS Shimlas face FNB CUT Ixias in Monday night FNB Varsity Cup clash with both teams desperate for victory.
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Free State daithful ready to roar as Shimlas host Tuks
Liam Shamburg’s Shimlas seek back-to-back statement wins as they host five-time champions UP-Tuks at Shimla Park on Monday night.
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Shimlas stun Maties in Varsity Cup curtain-raiser in Bloemfontein
UFS Shimlas announced their intentions with brutal efficiency, attacking the five-time champions with a 21-point blitzkrieg in the opening quarter.
