FNB UP-Tuks secured their record sixth FNB Varsity Cup title with a dominant 31-3 victory over FNB NWU Eagles in the 2026 final on Monday night.
The season’s showpiece came down to a clash between the top two sides on the log, as Tuks hosted the second-placed Eagles in a rain-soaked and fully packed Tuks Stadium.
Rising to the occasion, the home side delivered a commanding performance to outclass their opponents and cap off an outstanding campaign in style.
As anticipated the two titans produced a tightly contested affair from the first whistle.
It was the visitors who looked stronger, putting early pressure on the home side and their efforts were rewarded as they registered the first points on the board.
MJ Mostert slotted home from the spot to grab the lead for the Eagles in the 18th minute.
The Stripe Generation though responded swiftly from the boot of Divan Du Toit.
The Pretoria outfit then unleashed their solid forwards and piled pressure on the NWU. The intensity paid off as Tuks were awarded a penalty try to take the lead for the first time.
The visitors had a chance to reduce the deficit on the stroke of halftime, however Mostert’s effort went wide as the home side enjoyed a seven-point cushion at the break.
The second half was a one-sided affair as Tuks squeezed the NWU defence and scored back-to-back tries to extend their points tally.
Andile Myeni produced a brilliant solo run to score a point of origin try before Jean Fourie pushed through the line. Both conversions were missed by Du Toit.
The experienced flyhalf redeemed himself with a 50m penalty to take Tuks to a 22-point lead.
Du Toit went on to boot over two more kicks from the spot to seal the victory for the Stripe Generation.
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SCORERS
FNB UP-Tuks: (10) 31
Tries: Penalty try, Andile Myeni POR, Jean Fourie.
FNB NWU Eagles: (3) 3
FNB Player of the Match: Andile Myeni (FNB UP-Tuks)
TEAMS
FNB UP-Tuks: Buhle Mpaka, Jean Fourie, Jayd Austin, David Engongo, Duncan Blignaut, Abel Pretorius, Oelof De Meyer, Dillon Smith ©, Akha Mjawule, Divan Du Toit, Munashe Dukuswa, Christiaan Vlok, Kobus Janse van Rensburg, Andile Myeni, Hopewell Ntshangase.
FNB NWU Eagles: Alethwa Buthelezi, Jordan Mcloughlin, Jason Oosthuizen, Stephan 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