2018 Varsity Shield
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| 2018 Varsity Shield | |
|---|---|
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| Countries | South Africa |
| Date | 19 February – 9 April 2018 |
| Champions | UWC (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | WSU All Blacks |
| Promoted | UWC |
| Matches played | 24 |
| Tries scored | 172 (average 7.2 per match) |
The 2018 Varsity Shield was the 8th season of the Varsity Shield, the second-tier competition in the annual Varsity Rugby series. It was played between 19 February and 9 April 2018 and featured seven university teams.
The competition was won by UWC, who beat the WSU All Blacks 55–10 in the final played on 9 April 2018, also winning promotion to the 2019 Varsity Cup.
There were seven participating university teams in the 2019 Varsity Shield. 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.
Teams
The teams that played in the 2018 Varsity Shield were: