The third round of the 2026 FNB UJ delivered a match for the ages as FNB UJ claimed a dramatic victory over the NWU Eagles at the UJ Stadium on Monday night.
From the opening whistle, both sides showed attacking intent. UJ fed off the energy of their home crowd, moving the ball with confidence and testing the Eagles’ defensive line. NWU, however, remained composed and clinical, capitalising on their opportunities to keep the scoreboard ticking.
The visitors edged ahead during key moments of the encounter, showing resilience whenever UJ threatened to take control. With time winding down, the Eagles appeared to have done enough to secure the result, holding a slender lead in the dying stages.
Orange army played their way into scoring territory before delivering the decisive blow a late try that sent the UJ Stadium into 35-29 victory.