Jake’s URC rivals dispel SA safari ‘myth’
Toby Booth and Marco Bortolami believe Vodacom URC and EPCR clubs from Europe are even more confident about beating South African teams in the Republic.
Cape Town turns down Champs Cup final
Cape Town has reportedly declined the European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) governing body’s offer to host a Champions Cup final.
Stormers to host French giants
The DHL Stormers will tackle Toulon at home, before going on the road to face Racing 92, as the 2024-25 Champions Cup fixtures were confirmed on Friday.
Stormers to tackle Siya’s Racing
The EPCR Champions Cup pools were drawn on Tuesday, with the DHL Stormers set to face Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s Racing 92, while the Vodacom Bulls will take on Premiership champions Northampton Saints.
SA teams need Test depth to be Europe’s best
It will take a world-class squad and some fine back-up players for a team from the Republic to win the Champions Cup, writes MARK KEOHANE.
May: Sharks’ spending power ‘a joke’
Gloucester and former England speedster Jonny May says Premiership teams are at a financial disadvantage in Europe after losing to a Springbok-powered Sharks team in the Challenge Cup final.
Eben hopes Stormers do Lions a favour
Eben Etzebeth said it’ll be great to have four SA teams in the Champions Cup next season, yet Sharks boss John Plumtree wants to avoid “throwing all our eggs in one basket” again.
Nienaber: I’m not trying to break the rules!
Jacques Nienaber has hit back at accusations that Leinster flouted World Rugby’s rules banning coaches from waterboy duties.
Nienaber pulls off Rassie’s trick play
Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber showcased his tactical savvy by acting as a waterboy for Leinster in the Champions Cup final against Toulouse on Saturday.
Record title win for Euro kings Toulouse
Toulouse inflicted more cup final heartbreak on Leinster as they were crowned kings of European club rugby for a record-extending sixth time on Saturday.
