ADVERTISEMENT
RugbyDump
REGISTER
LOGIN
ADVERTISEMENT
RugbyDump
Friday Apr 22, 2022

Watch: Scrum Of The Century Seals Title

There is just something different about South African University Rugby. Whether it is the American Football like Friday Night Lights feel with packed crowds of raucous student fans or simply the end-to-end rugby on display. The Varsity Cup and Shield tournaments have led a revolution of sorts for South African Rugby since their inception in 2008.

ADVERTISEMENT

Pitched initially as “Rugby That Rocks” both competitions have continually developed their product and as such have remained a breath of fresh air for Rugby fans.

Regurly used as a trial platform for rule changes such as the point of origin try. In this instance if a side scores a try that originated in their half, they will be rewarded with a full 7 points. Throw in several other attack inducing rules and you can see why teams are so hungry to retain possession and attack from everywhere.

For the traditionalist however both competitions still offer some good old school close quarters play.

This has never been more evident than in the final round of this year’s Varsity Shield match-up between powerhouses CPUT and the Fort Hare Blues.

With the clock firmly in the red, CPUT held a narrow advantage. Six points down The Blues had a chance to snatch the victory and with it an unbeaten season, camped on the CPUT line the Blues were awarded a scrum. From here their powerful forward pack went to work and utterly bulldozed the CPUT pack back over their own line.

ADVERTISEMENT

As the try was awarded the stadium erupted as the Eastern Cape based University celebrated a significant win over last season’s champions.

Comments




Related Articles



ADVERTISEMENT

Great Tries

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Seriously impressive Courtney Lawes compilation released after England player calls time on international career

  • 7 WEEKS AGO

    Fiji number eight Viliame 'Bill' Mata scores audacious try

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    Wild scenes in Toulouse as Portugal seal last gasp comeback win over Fiji

  • 13 WEEKS AGO

    South African schoolboy produces the greatest goosey in the sport

  • 15 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible team try showcases thrills of the grassroots game

View All

Big Hits & Dirty Play

  • 2 WEEKS AGO

    Streaker causes major bust up as he tackles player

  • 2 WEEKS AGO

    Monster hit from Perrin leaves Bristol Bears player stunned

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    Posolo Tuilagi's massive tackle lights up Top 14

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Theo Dan in the centre of 'punch' storm as possible infringement missed

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Seriously impressive Courtney Lawes compilation released after England player calls time on international career

View All

See It To Believe It

  • 2 WEEKS AGO

    Compilation video shows Jamie George's surprising box of tricks

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    Eddie Jones reported to have negotiated return to Japan national side

  • 9 WEEKS AGO

    Rees Zammit hits Olympic level as 100m sprint time is officially finally released

  • 10 WEEKS AGO

    Shocking record set to be broken at this year’s World Cup

  • 15 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible team try showcases thrills of the grassroots game

View All

Funnies

  • 2 WEEKS AGO

    Streaker causes major bust up as he tackles player

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    Luke Cowan-Dickie left red faced after losing very costly bet

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    Mack Hansen proves once again that he is a hero in Ireland

  • 7 WEEKS AGO

    Irish players brilliantly take the p*** out of Sexton on plane intercom

  • 7 WEEKS AGO

    Brilliant video of Andy Farrell readying the Irish troops for battle

View All

Amateur

  • 47 WEEKS AGO

    You Won’t See Many Better Than This Silky-Smooth Try From Llandovery RFC

  • 47 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes As Caldy RFC Hand Ealing First Championship Defeat Of The Season

  • 70 WEEKS AGO

    Dubious Score Decides Result Of Rugby's Biggest Schools Fixture

  • 70 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes At School Boys Rugby Match

  • 71 WEEKS AGO

    The Next Dominant Backrow?

View All

Player Features

  • 20 HOURS AGO

    Transfer News: George North to take considerable talents to France

  • 21 HOURS AGO

    Tom Foley takes break from officiating international matches following death threats

  • 4 DAYS AGO

    James Haskell shares thoughts on 'best mate' Owen Farrell

  • 4 DAYS AGO

    The key change Steve Borthwick has made to England squad selection

  • 5 DAYS AGO

    Siya Kolisi opens up about stabbing incident in powerful interview with Dan Biggar

View All