European Challenge Cup

Cheetahs get Europe extension

The Cheetahs will compete in Europe again, after accepting one of two invitations from organisers for the 2023-24 EPCR Challenge Cup, it was announced on Thursday.

Euro cup glory for MVP Kolbe

Springbok dynamo Cheslin Kolbe delivered a Man of the Match performance as Toulon defeated the Glasgow Warriors to claim a maiden Challenge Cup title in Dublin on Friday.

Cape Town bids to host Euro cup finals

EPCR chairman Dominic McKay has confirmed that Cape Town is among the cities competing to stage either of the Champions and Challenge Cup finals in 2025 or 2026.

Cheslin KOLBE of Toulon during the Top 14 match between Montpellier and Toulon at Altrad Stadium on February 4, 2023 in Montpellier, France.

Weekend picks: Cheslin steps Franco, Bulls bury Lions

The SARugbymag.co.za team backs Cheslin Kolbe’s Toulon to beat Franco Smith’s Glasgow in the Challenge Cup final, and the @Vodacom Bulls to power past the Lions.

Bok dynamo to crush Franco’s dream?

An epic battle awaits between the Glasgow Warriors and Toulon in Friday’s Challenge Cup final, pitting the tactical genius of Franco Smith against the flair of Cheslin Kolbe.

Kolbe back for Toulon

Springbok speedster Cheslin Kolbe will complete his return to rugby after being named in the Toulon lineup to face Benetton in the Challenge Cup on Sunday.

SA teams’ Euro dream dashed in transit

Defeat was inevitable in the Champions and Challenge cups for the remaining sides from the Republic, given their need to travel abroad, according to GAVIN RICH.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Steven Kitshoff of the DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup, round of 16 match between DHL Stormers and Harlequins at DHL Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images)

Highlights: SA teams KO’d in Europe

The inaugural SA challenge in European Cup competitions came to an end on Saturday when the Sharks, Stormers and Lions lost their respective quarter-finals.