Bulls back lock depth after Nortjé blow
Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls won’t look to replace Japan-bound Bok lock Ruan Nortjé at the end of the season.
Nienaber’s Leinster lash sorry Sale
Leinster ran in five second-half tries to claim a convincing Investec Champions Cup quarter-final win against the Sale Sharks in Dublin on Saturday.
Toulon shatter Glasgow’s European dreams
Franco Smith’s Glasgow Warriors crashed out of the Investec Champions Cup after a 22-19 quarter-final defeat to Toulon at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday.
Stormers team manager dies
Stormers team manager Christopher “Chippie” Solomon passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 64.
Quinn stars in Bath defensive effort
South African lock Quinn Roux was a standout on defence for Bath in a high-scoring Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against the Northampton Saints.
Bath stun Saints with breathtaking comeback
Johann van Graan’s Bath fought back from 21 points down to beat the Northampton Saints in a thrilling Investec Champions Cup quarter-final on Friday night.
Sharks circle Papier
The Vodacom Bulls have managed to hold on to star scrumhalf Embrose Papier – for now.
Bulls face Canan conundrum
Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann may be forced to rejig his back three ahead of URC matches against Welsh opposition.
Ackers: Real change doesn’t happen overnight
Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls are still a “work in progress” despite putting themselves firmly in URC playoff contention.
Ex-Boks blast ‘dreadful’ calls in Stormers defeat
Three former Springboks have weighed in on crucial refereeing calls late in the Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash between Toulon and the Stormers.
