| 2018 Varsity Shield | |
|---|---|
| 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.