2017 Varsity Rugby was the 2017 edition of four rugby union competitions annually played between several university teams in South Africa. It was contested from 30 January to 17 April 2017 and was the tenth edition of these competitions.
See main article: 2017 Varsity Cup.
The following teams competed in the 2017 Varsity Cup:,,,,,,, and . Wits were promoted from the 2016 Varsity Shield to return to the Varsity Shield competition after a two-year absence.[1]
See main article: 2017 Varsity Shield.
The following teams competed in the 2017 Varsity Shield:,,,,, and .[2]
There was nine participating universities in the 2017 Young Guns competition, the Under-20 sides of each of the nine Varsity Cup teams. These teams were divided into three regionalised pools and each team played every team in their pool twice over the course of the season, once at home and once 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 eight points or less. Teams were ranked by log points, then points difference (points scored less points conceded).
The top four teams overall qualified for the title play-off semi-finals.
| 2017 Young Guns teams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | University | Stadium | |
| Stellenbosch University | |||
| North-West University | |||
| University of Cape Town | |||
| University of the Free State | |||
| University of Johannesburg | |||
| University of Pretoria | |||
The final standings for the 2017 Varsity Cup Young Guns were:[3]
| 2017 Varsity Cup Young Guns : North log | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | Pts< | -- | Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | Pts--> |
| 1 | align=left | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 | +47 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |||||||||||||
| 2 | align=left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | align=left | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 47 | −47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2017 Varsity Cup Young Guns : Central log | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | Pts< | -- | Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | Pts--> |
| 1 | align=left | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 17 | +21 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |||||||||||||
| 2 | align=left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | align=left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2017 Varsity Cup Young Guns : South log | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | Pts< | -- | Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | Pts--> |
| 1 | align=left | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 13 | +31 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |||||||||||||
| 2 | align=left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | align=left | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 44 | −31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||
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The following matches were played in the 2017 Varsity Young Guns competition:[3]
There was nine participating teams in the 2017 Steinhoff Koshuis Rugby Championship competition, the winners of the internal leagues of each of the nine Varsity Cup teams. These teams were divided into two pools (one with five teams and one with four teams) and each team played every team in their pool once over the course of the season, 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 eight points or less. Teams were ranked by log points, then points difference (points scored less points conceded).
Three teams qualified for the title play-offs.
| 2017 Steinhoff Koshuis Rugby Championship | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | University | Stadium | |
| Steinhoff Chiropractors (UJ) | University of Johannesburg | UJ Stadium | |
| Steinhoff Cobras (UCT) | University of Cape Town | UCT Rugby Fields | |
| Steinhoff Harlequins (Madibaz) | Madibaz Stadium | ||
| Steinhoff Helderberg (Maties) | Stellenbosch University | Danie Craven Stadium | |
| Steinhoff Patria (Pukke) | North-West University | Fanie du Toit Sport Grounds | |
| Steinhoff Rhinos (CUT) | CUT Rugby Stadium | ||
| Steinhoff Sonop (Tuks) | University of Pretoria | Tuks Rugby Stadium | |
| Steinhoff Titans (Wits) | Wits Rugby Stadium | ||
| Steinhoff Vishuis (Shimlas) | University of the Free State | Xerox Shimla Park |
The final standings for the 2017 Steinhoff Koshuis Rugby Championship were:[4]
| Steinhoff Koshuis Championship (Koshuis 1) 2017 Log | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | PD | BP | Pts< | -- | Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PD | BP | Pts--> |
| 1 | align=left | Steinhoff Vishuis (Shimlas) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 158 | 4 | 16 | |||||||||
| 2 | align=left | Steinhoff Patria (Pukke) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 3 | 15 | |||||||||
| 3 | align=left | Steinhoff Sonop (Tuks) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 2 | 10 | |||||||||
| 4 | align=left | Steinhoff Helderberg (Maties) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -31 | 2 | 10 | |||||||||
| 5 | align=left | Steinhoff Rhinos (CUT) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -184 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
| Steinhoff Koshuis Premiership (Koshuis 2) 2017 Log | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | PD | BP | Pts< | -- | Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | PD | BP | Pts--> |
| 1 | align=left | Steinhoff Cobras (UCT) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 13 | |||||||||
| 2 | align=left | Steinhoff Harlequins (Madibaz) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 8 | |||||||||
| 3 | align=left | Steinhoff Titans Wits) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
| 4 | align=left | Steinhoff Chiropractors (UJ) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -60 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
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The following matches were played in the 2017 Steinhoff Koshuis Rugby Championship competition:[4]