The stadium lights aren’t the only things shining bright during this year’s FNB Varsity Cup. While the hits on the field have been bone-crunching and the tries spectacular, a different kind of competition is heating up on the sidelines and across digital screens nationwide. The entries are officially locked in, the pom-poms have been fluffed, and now it is the turn of the fans to get involved because voting is officially OPEN for the 2026 Cheerleaders That Rock competition!

The 2026 FNB Varsity Cup has reached its crescendo, and while the battle for the trophy heads to Pretoria this coming Monday, a different kind of contest is heating up off the field. The official nominees for the Player That Rocks awards have been unveiled, and to the delight of the Potchefstroom faithful, two of our own FNB NWU Eagles have been recognized by the tournament’s head coaches for their world-class contributions throughout the season. The Nominees: Our Eagles Ta

In a performance that will be etched into the folklore of Potchefstroom rugby, the FNB NWU Eagles silenced the skeptics and dismantled FNB Maties 50-10 in a clinical semi-final display. Despite most commentators and pundits backing the Maroon Machine to pull off an upset, the Eagles proved exactly why they are the most feared outfit in the 2026 FNB Varsity Cup. The Fanie du Toit Sports Ground was a sea of purple, and the "Gees" was palpable as the Eagles turned a tight hal

The penultimate round of the FNB Varsity Cup delivered a heavyweight clash that lived up to every bit of its billing. On a blustery Monday night at the iconic Danie Craven Stadium, the table-topping FNB NWU Eagles faced their sternest test yet against a resurgent FNB Maties side. In a game defined by shifting momentum and the relentless Stellenbosch wind, the Eagles suffered a narrow 30-26 defeat, proving that the road to the playoffs is paved with grit and fine margins. I