UFH Baby Blues clinch FNB Varsity Cup Women 2026 title

FNB UFH Baby Blues produced a stunning second-half comeback to edge FNB UWC 24-21 in a thrilling 2026 FNB Varsity Cup Women’s final at Bellville Stadium, overturning a 14-point half-time deficit. After trailing at the break, the Baby Blues responded with renewed intensity, scoring key tries through Litha Tofu, Lilitha Ngwenze and a late match-winner by Siphokuhle Vakele after UWC were reduced to 14 players.

The match began with high intensity, as both sides looked to assert early dominance. After sustained pressure, it was the Caracals who struck first, crossing over for the opening try through Jada Davids.

The Baby Blues responded with intent just minutes later, as Mila Wawa powered over for a crucial try, successfully converted to give the visitors a narrow lead.

FNB UWC, however, regained control in the latter stages of the first half, with Jada Davids crossing the line and the successful conversion pushing the hosts ahead.

Momentum firmly shifted when captain Amber Beukes produced a brilliant try, converted and registered as a point-of-origin score, extending the lead even further at half-time.

With FNB UWC in control, the second half required something special from FNB UFH and they delivered.

The Baby Blues struck early after the restart through Tofu, reducing the deficit. The pressure continued to mount as Ngwenze finished off a strong attacking passage, with the successful conversion narrowing the gap to just two points.

The turning point came in the dying minutes of the game when suffered a yellow card and FNB UFH capitalised almost immediately, with Vakele crossing for the decisive try to give the Baby Blues a lead.

Despite late pressure from FNB UWC, FNB UFH held firm in the closing stages, showcasing resilience and composure under pressure to secure a memorable victory.

At full-time, FNB UFH emerged as champions, completing a stunning comeback in a final defined by momentum swings and clutch moments.