Gatland: Wales are write-offs
With Wales in a slump dating back to October 2023, under-pressure head coach Warren Gatland said there is “no expectation” going into the 2025 Six Nations championship.
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Saffas Abroad: Snyman bulldozes Bath, Boks big in Japan
Springbok lock RG Snyman scored two tries as Leinster beat Bath in the Champions Cup while Damian de Allende headlined the Bok stars in the Japan League One.
Racing power past Stormers in Paris
The Stormers’ #InvestecChampionsCup campaign hit a wall at the La Défense Arena in Paris on Saturday night.
Rampant Lyon knock out Cheetahs
The Cheetahs’ quest for a third successive trip to the #EPCRChallengeCup playoffs ended in a heavy-handed defeat to Lyon at Matmut Stadium on Saturday night.
Thirsty Lions desperate to down Dragons
The Lions will view an #EPCRChallengeCup showdown with the Dragons at Ellis Park on Saturday as a lush oasis in the desert.
Bulls recall big guns to blast Stade Francais
Jake White is committed to clinching a place in the playoffs, having deployed 12 Springboks in the Vodacom Bulls team to battle Stade Francais at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon. #InvestecChampionsCup
Bordeaux’s magical rugby merger continues to sparkle
Bordeaux-Bègles have been sensational in the Investec Champions Cup this season and their hosting of the Sharks is going to be a ripper of a contest that emphasises the quality of the competition.
Steyn’s Cheetahs must tame Lyon to survive
Bok icon Frans Steyn will be living vicariously through the Cheetahs on Saturday when they attempt to punch their ticket to the #EPCRChallengeCup knock-out stages in a decisive showdown against Lyon.
Saffas Abroad: Du Toit shines for Bath, Boks score in Japan
Scrum tank Thomas du Toit scored two tries tries as Bath beat Clermont in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday, while his Springbok teammates shone in Japan’s League One.
Jasper the hero as Cheetahs edge Zebre
Replacement fullback Cohen Jasper scored a try after the siren as the Cheetahs overhauled Zebre in a thrilling #ChallengeCupRugby clash in Amsterdam on Sunday.
