Defending Cup champs stunned at home

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9 Apr 2026

FNB Varsity Cup Women's competition — Stellenbosch University’s FNB Varsity Cup Women’s competition campaign got off to a losing start, as they were stunned 5-19 by their University of Fort Hare counterparts at the Danie Craven Stadium last Friday (6 March). Maties managed a solitary score by Palesa Matee in the tough encounter. Here Maties player Wendy Lewak wrestles for possession with Sibabalwe Jobo of UFH, which paints a perfect picture of the tough tussle. The defending champions will look to overturn their fortunes when they face FNB Tuks Women in their second match of the campaign at Tuks Stadium tomorrow (Friday 13 March) at 15:00. Photo: Luigi Bennett/Varsity Sports

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FNB Varsity Cup Women's competition — Stellenbosch University’s FNB Varsity Cup Women’s competition campaign got off to a losing start, as they were stunned 5-19 by their University of Fort Hare counterparts at the Danie Craven Stadium last Friday (6 March). Maties managed a solitary score by Palesa Matee in the tough encounter. Here Maties player Wendy Lewak wrestles for possession with Sibabalwe Jobo of UFH, which paints a perfect picture of the tough tussle. The defending champions will look to overturn their fortunes when they face FNB Tuks Women in their second match of the campaign at Tuks Stadium tomorrow (Friday 13 March) at 15:00. Photo: Luigi Bennett/Varsity Sports

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