Russell targets Bordeaux dangermen

Bath playmaker Finn Russell says stopping Bordeaux Bègles in Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final will require far more than shutting down one or two stars.

Ringrose: Leinster driven by heartbreak

Garry Ringrose admits last season’s devastating Investec Champions Cup semi-final collapse still lingers inside the Leinster camp.

Schalk: Sharks only got themselves to blame

Springbok legends Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers have laid into the Sharks after another costly Vodacom URC collapse, blaming poor discipline and game management.

Welsh giant calls time on glittering career

George North has announced he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on one of the greatest careers in Welsh rugby history.

Former Bok fears ‘underdog’ All Blacks

Japie Mulder says the Springboks cannot underestimate the fight and spirit of the All Blacks in this year’s much-anticipated Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.

Big gun Ribbans back as Toulon reload

Toulon are getting their heavy artillery ready for Saturday’s blockbuster Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.

Frans: Our jobs are at risk

Frans Steyn has delivered a stark warning to his struggling Cheetahs squad as the Bloemfontein side faces the possibility of not qualifying for the Currie Cup.

Junior Bok wrecking ball sends warning to Aussies

Ethan Adams will look to continue his barnstorming form when the Junior Springboks face Australia in their second U20 Rugby Championship clash on Sunday.

Toulon look to Les Bleus for Leinster battle plan

Toulon scrumhalf Ben White says his French teammates hold the key to ending Leinster’s march to another Investec Champions Cup final.

Bordeaux wary of ‘world-class’ Russell

English champions Bath head into their Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux Bègles carrying both momentum and menace.