Champions Cup preview (Round 4)
It’s all to play for in the Investec Champions Cup as the pool stage reaches its climax with jeopardy in every game.
Depleted Clermont travel to Durban
Winless Clermont have left several first-choice players in France for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against the Sharks at Kings Park.
Asenathi returns for Lions tour
Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been cleared to travel with the Lions to France and Wales.
‘Raw’ Sharks prop welcomes Ox schooling
Sharks prop Mawande Mdanda says scrumming against Ox Nche every week has been the most valuable lesson of his young professional career. The 22-year-old tighthead, who grew up playing rugby on the dusty streets of Mandeni, is still early in his journey but already rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in world rugby at Kings Park. “In training,… Read more →
Saints flyhalf plays after leaving teeth on pitch
Northampton Saints flyhalf Anthony Belleau stepped in to play a key Investec Champions Cup match only days after losing several teeth in a freak training accident.
‘We did everything we could to play’
Cheetahs CEO Rory Duncan has detailed their desperate efforts to ensure Sunday’s EPCR Challenge Cup fixture against Ulster went ahead.
Saffa coach gains ‘new perspective’ abroad
Lyon attack coach AB Zondagh says exposure to different systems, cultures and mindsets has been invaluable in shaping his approach to the game.
France suffer another scrumhalf setback
Another France scrumhalf is injured and likely to miss the start of the Six Nations next month.
Keo & Zels: What has happened to Rassie’s star Springboks?
The greatest mystery in this year’s Investec Champions Cup is how Rassie’s super Springboks have faded.
Bok duo back for Bulls’ tour
Two Springboks will make their return from injury during a Vodacom Bulls tour that includes matches against Pau and Edinburgh.
