Cruden: France can conquer New Zealand

Former New Zealand flyhalf Aaron Cruden says France have “got a great chance” to beat the All Blacks in July despite sending a depleted outfit for the three-Test series.

Mongalo: Sharks’ youngsters stayed in the fight

Defence coach Joey Mongalo praised a young Sharks team after their 34-21 Challenge Cup round-of-16 defeat to Lyon at Matmut Stadium on Sunday.

State of the Euro cups: Bulls fly SA flag

The Vodacom Bulls’ quest for European silverware continues with an EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final clash against Edinburgh at Hive Stadium on Saturday.

Sharks lose Challenge Cup crown in Lyon

The Sharks’ EPCR Challenge Cup title defence ended at the first hurdle with a round-of-16 defeat to Lyon at Matmut Stadium.

Watch: Paratrooper rescued at rugby match

Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup match between Toulouse and Sale was delayed when a French paratrooper’s parachute snagged on the roof of the stadium.

‘SA won’t host Rugby World Cup again’

A prominent rugby boss says South Africa can’t afford to host the Rugby World Cup again.

SA Rugby yet to tie down Ackers

Junior Springbok coaching consultant Johan Ackermann might not travel with the team to Italy for the World Rugby U20 Championship.

Munster edge La Rochelle, Glasgow tame Tigers

Munster overcame Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle on Saturday to reach the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals, while Franco Smith’s Glasgow set up a clash with Jacques Nienaber’s Leinster.

Leinster crush Quins to reach quarters

Leinster scored 10 tries in their hammering of Harlequins at Croke Park on Saturday.

Toulon storm back to smash Sarries

Toulon overturned a 22-point first-half deficit to hammer a much-changed Saracens 72-42 on Saturday to reach the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals.