2026 Varsity Cup

Summary

The 2026 Varsity Cup was the 19th season of the Varsity Cup, the premier competition in the annual Varsity Rugby series in South Africa for men's rugby union. The tournament took place between eight university teams and played between 16 February and 13 April 2026. UP Tuks were crowned champions, securing a record sixth Varsity Cup title, the most by any team in the competition’s history.