EPCR cups: SA teams launch Euro assault
The DHL Stormers, Sharks and Vodacom Bulls kick off their Investec Champions Cup campaign this week, with the Lions and Cheetahs doing battle in the EPCR Challenge Cup.
Bulls fuel up on Boks for Euro tour
Newly capped Cameron Hanekom and skipper Elrigh Louw are among the returning Springboks named in a 34-man Vodacom Bulls squad for a two-match European tour.
Plum: Different ball game for Sharks
Going into his second season in charge, John Plumtree says his reinforced Sharks side are far more settled than when he first arrived back in Durban last year.
Cape Town turns down Champs Cup final
Cape Town has reportedly declined the European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) governing body’s offer to host a Champions Cup final.
Stormers take Champs Cup to Gqeberha
The DHL Stormers have announced that their Champions Cup opening-round clash with French giants Toulon will take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.
Stormers pounce for Champs Cup winner
Experienced loose forward Dave Ewers has signed a short-term contract to join the DHL Stormers squad ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Stormers to host French giants
The DHL Stormers will tackle Toulon at home, before going on the road to face Racing 92, as the 2024-25 Champions Cup fixtures were confirmed on Friday.
Stormers to tackle Siya’s Racing
The EPCR Champions Cup pools were drawn on Tuesday, with the DHL Stormers set to face Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s Racing 92, while the Vodacom Bulls will take on Premiership champions Northampton Saints.
SA teams need Test depth to be Europe’s best
It will take a world-class squad and some fine back-up players for a team from the Republic to win the Champions Cup, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Eben hopes Stormers do Lions a favour
Eben Etzebeth said it’ll be great to have four SA teams in the Champions Cup next season, yet Sharks boss John Plumtree wants to avoid “throwing all our eggs in one basket” again.
