FNB UP-Tuks delivered a dominant performance in the Gauteng derby, overpowering neighbours FNB UJ to book a home spot in the 2026 FNB Varsity Cup final. Meanwhile, FNB NWU Eagles turned on the style in the second half, cruising to a commanding 50-10 victory over FNB Maties at Fanie du Toit Sports Ground to secure their place in the final.

FNB NWU Eagles 50 – 10 FNB Maties

In front of a sold-out Potchefstroom crowd firmly behind them, the Eagles overturned earlier season disappointment against Maties with a clinical and ruthless performance when it mattered most.

Scorers:
FNB NWU: (10) 50 Tries: Ricardo Fourie, Jordan McLoughlin, Stephan Krugel, Logan Janeke X2,
Jamain Dampies, Gary Otto, Penalty Try.

FNB Maties: (10) 10  Tries: Janlu Basson

FNB Player of the Match: (FNB NWU Eagles)

Teams:
FNB NWU: Alethwa Buthelezi, Jordan Mcloughlin, Jason Oosthuizen, Stephan (C) Krugel, Raniel Turner, Ricardo Fourie, Guhan Du Bois, Sean Roulston, Zack Serfontein, MJ Mostert, Logan Janeke, Leejay Petersen, Matthew Fortuin, Luyolo Doyi, Luan Van der Walt.

FNB Maties: Janlu Basson, CJ Erasmus, Keanuh Michaels, Zuko Poswa, Luan Botha, Fortune Mpofu, Tjaart Joubert, Louw Du Toit, Ezekiel Ngobeni, Christiaan van Heerden Smith, Huhgo Van Zitters, CJ Marx, Samuel Badenhorst, Ryan Manuel, Elridge Jack.

 

FNB UP-Tuks 53 – 34 FNB UJ

The Stripe Generation, hunting a sixth title, delivered a commanding performance. The team put 50 points past FNB UJ to secure a home final in emphatic fashion.

Scorers:
FNB UP-Tuks: (8) 53 Tries: Munashe Dukuswa X3, Kobus Janse van Rensburg POR, Jean Fourie, Akha Mjawule, Jacques Oberholzer.

FNB UJ: (8) 34 Tries: Tholithemba Sibisi X2, Kamo Molefe, JT Kapank, Francois Prinsloo.

FNB Player of the Match: Akha Mjawule (FNB UP-Tuks)

Teams:
FNB UP-Tuks: MJ Nel, Jean Fourie, Jayd Austin, Ben Jansen van Vuuren, Duncan Blignaut, Guvandre Moses, Akhona Kunene, Dillon Smith ©, Akha Mjawule, Divan Du Toit, Munashe Dukuswa, Christiaan Vlok, Kobus Janse van Rensburg, Andile Myeni, Hopewell Ntshangase.

FNB UJ: Damian Baker, Ryan Marimo, Bian Janse van Rensburg, Jaythen Orange, Juan Fourie, Kamo Molefe ©, Josh Du Toit, Toy Engelbercht, Coun-Lee Koekman, JT Kapank, Tholithemba Sibisi, Reuven Ferreira, Exauce Kevani, Zenkosi Mthiyane, Jeandre Uithaler.

Courtesy Varsity Cup

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