The 2025 Varsity Cup was the 18th season of the Varsity Cup, the top competition in the annual Varsity Rugby series in men's rugby union. It was played between 17 February and 14 April 2025 and featured eight university teams.
One of the key storylines of the season was the resurgence, securing a place in the semifinals following a crucial 29âÂÂ19 victory over Stellenbosch's in late March. In the championship match at the in Stellenbosch, the captured the title with an emphatic 44âÂÂ21 win over Mat, claiming their third Varsity Cup crown. The final was played in front of a packed stadium, highlighting the continued growth in popularity of university rugby in South Africa.
There were eight participating university teams in the 2025 Varsity Cup. They played each other once during the pool stage, either at home or away. Teams received four points for a win and two points for a draw. Bonus points were awarded to teams that scored four or more tries in a game, as well as to teams that lost a match by seven points or less. Teams were ranked by log points, then points difference (points scored less points conceded).
The top four teams after the pool stage qualified for the semifinals, which were followed by a final.
The teams that played in the 2025 Varsity Cup are:
The final log for the 2025 Varsity Cup was:
Matches
The following matches were played in the 2025 Varsity Cup:
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The honour roll for the 2025 Varsity Cup was as follows: