Champions Cup

Manie Libbok of Stormers kicks a conversion during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Lions held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 31 December 2022

Stormers embracing Libbok’s absence

The DHL Stormers see Manie Libbok’s concussion-enforced absence from Saturday’s crucial Champions Cup clash with Clermont as a perfect opportunity to test their depth at flyhalf.

Roos back for Stormers?

DHL Stormers No 8 Evan Roos will undergo a fitness test on Thursday that could put him in line to face Clermont in a Champions Cup rematch in Cape Town on Saturday.

Wandisile Simelane in action against Bordeaux

Saffas dominate European dream team

South African teams were in top form in European competition last week, and six SA-born players were awarded with places in the best XV of the third round of the Champions Cup.

Bosch in, Bongi and Boeta out of Sharks tour

Bongi Mbonambi and Boeta Chamberlain aren’t fit, but Curwin Bosch has been cleared for take-off in a 28-man Sharks squad travelling to London for a Champions Cup rematch with Harlequins on Saturday.

Steyn boards plane with Bulls

Veteran flyhalf Morne Steyn has been recalled as part of a strong 31-man Vodacom Bulls squad for a two-match tour to France and Wales.

Nel relishing challenge as Stormers 13

Ruhan Nel takes great pride in wearing the DHL Stormers No 13 jersey and is looking forward to another big challenge in the Champions Cup at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Watch: Bulls need better support runners

Swys de Bruin, Hanyani Shimange and Robbi Kempson take a closer look at the attacking setup from the Vodacom Bulls in their Champions Cup match against Exeter Chiefs.

Watch: Stormers ‘wheel got a puncture’

Swys de Bruin says the DHL Stormers should have looked after the ball far better after London Irish were reduced to 13 men in the Champions Cup match on Sunday.

13683160n) Cell C Sharks vs Emirates Lions. Makazole Mapimpi of the Cell C Sharks United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa - 23 Dec 2022

Mapimpi in hot water over eye gouge

Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi will face a disciplinary hearing after a citing complaint was made for an alleged eye gouge on Bordeaux-Bègles scrumhalf Maxime Lucu during the match in Durban.

Clermont's New Zealand coach Jono Gibbes reacts during the French Top14 rugby union match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and Stade Toulousain (Toulouse) at The Marcel-Michelin Stadium in Clermont-Ferrand, central France on January 1, 2023. (Photo by THIERRY ZOCCOLAN / AFP)

Clermont fire coach on eve of Stormers clash

Ailing French rugby powerhouse Clermont sacked head coach Jono Gibbes on Monday ahead of the Champions Cup pool stage match against the DHL Stormers in Cape Town.