Europe’s elite chase another star

Leinster and Toulon renew their rivalry, while Bordeaux Bègles and Bath promise fireworks in a blockbuster semi-final weekend.

POLL: Who will reach Champions Cup final?

Which two teams will progress from this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup to contest the Bilbao decider on 23 May?

Leinster sweat on star forward ahead of semi

Leinster could be without a key Ireland forward for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon in Dublin.

Frans: Cheetahs must ‘fix things’ after shock Valke loss

Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn believes his side can still salvage their SA Cup campaign despite a costly defeat to the Valke in Kempton Park.

Watch: Insane goal-area escape attempt

Fijian Drua fullback Ilaisa Droasese gifted the Chiefs a try with this moment of madness.

Benetton do Stormers, Lions a big favour

Leinster’s shock defeat to Benetton in Treviso on Saturday night had a major impact on the Vodacom URC log.

Umaga: Glimmer of hope for Moana Pasifika

Coach Tana Umaga says he is unsure if a buyer will save Moana Pasifika, but refuses to give up hope.

Hurricanes lament looming loss of winger

Coach Clark Laidlaw concedes the “genuine X factor” of Fehi Fineanganofo will be missed by the Hurricanes when he leaves New Zealand.

Pollard boots Bulls past Scarlets

Handré Pollard’s 79th-minute penalty goal snatched victory for the Vodacom Bulls against the Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday night.

Watch: Muller on Stormers debut

Eighteen-year-old Markus Muller reflects on his 14-minute stint off the bench for the Stormers against the Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town.