Devin Hermanus

Stormers go down to Toulon in Gqeberha

Baptiste Serin scored 14 points as Toulon overturned a first-half deficit to beat the DHL Stormers in their Investec Champions Cup opener in Gqeberha on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Sanele Nohamba of the Emirates Lions scoring his try during the EPCR Challenge Cup, round of 16 match between Emirates Lions and Racing 92 at Emirates Airline Park on April 01, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images)

Hungry Lions ready to roar at Ospreys

The Lions will be missing several key players when they tackle Ospreys in Llanelli on Sunday, presenting the Pride’s ‘next men up’ with a golden opportunity to shine under the bright lights of the EPCR Challenge Cup stage.

Rampant Bulls chase Saracens red and black

It only needs a hint of red for the Vodacom Bulls to go on the charge and there is more than a hint of red in the colour-coding of England’s most successful Investec Champions Cup team Saracens.

European Cups: All you need to know

The Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup kicks off this weekend, with five South African teams in action across both tournaments. Here’s what you need to know.

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Double blow for Sharks

The Sharks’ preparations for their Champions Cup opener this week were disrupted, with injuries to two key players affecting head coach John Plumtree’s plans.

Dobson: Stormers to give Champs Cup ‘full go’

Recent results and injuries won’t deter the DHL Stormers as John Dobson’s men gear up to tackle French giants Toulon in the Champions Cup on Saturday.

50 up for Stormers duo on Senatla’s return

Joseph Dweba and Willie Engelbrecht will earn their 50th DHL Stormers caps as Seabelo Senatla makes his comeback in Saturday’s Champions Cup clash with Toulon in Gqeberha.

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Cheetahs stock up on grizzled veterans

Victor Sekekete leads a Cheetahs matchday 23 boasting a veteran Springbok and several seasoned campaigners against Perpignan in their EPCR @ChallengeCup_ clash in Amsterdam on Sunday.

Sharks’ resurgence a Challenge Cup success story

The Sharks’ meteoric rise last season from a rocky start to title-winning glory not only reignited their own fortunes but also made a compelling case for the value of the EPCR @ChallengeCup.