Challenge Cup

Bernadet tames lacklustre Lions

Scrumhalf Alexis Bernadet crossed for two tries as Montpellier punished the Lions for leaky defence in the Challenge Cup match at GGL Stadium on Saturday night.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 02: Quan Horn of the Emirates Lions racing to then try line during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Dragons at Emirates Airline Park on December 02, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Quan gives the Lions horns in Montpellier

The Lions have recalled Springbok fullback Quan Horn for the Challenge Cup clash against Montpellier in France on Saturday.

(Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Injury-hit Cheetahs rejuvenated for Zebre hunt

Captain Victor Sekekete says the Cheetahs are in good spirits and eager to test their depth against Zebre in the #EPCRChallengeCup match in Amsterdam on Sunday, despite missing key players to injury.

LIVE: Cheetahs vs Zebre Parma

Follow the live action as the Cheetahs face Zebre Parma in Amsterdam. #ChallengeCupRugby #CHEvZEB

Pick ‘em: Stormers blow hot, Toulouse trip up Sharks

The Stormers come out on top again in their #InvestecChampionsCup rematch against Sale Sharks in Cape Town, but the Sharks go down at home to Toulouse, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.

LIVE: Montpellier vs Lions

Follow the live action as Montpellier clash with the Lions at GGL Stadium. #ChallengeCupRugby #MONvLIO

Eben Etzebeth celebrates with the Sharks

Eben responds to SA teams’ Euro cup critics

Eben Etzebeth isn’t bothered by any complaints over South African involvement in the Investec Champions Cup, saying “people need to adapt to new things”.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 16: Ben Stevenson of the Newcastle Falcons and Quan Horn of the Emirates Lions during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Emirates Lions and Newcastle Falcons at Emirates Airline Park on December 16, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images).

Lions get Bok boost for Euro clash

Springbok fullback Quan Horn returns for the Lions as part of a 26-man group that has travelled to the south of France to face Montpellier at GGL Stadium in the #EPCRChallengeCup on Saturday.

Cheetahs lose Bok bruiser for Euro clash

The Cheetahs will be without veteran Springbok forward Oupa Mohoje for their battle with Zebre Parma in round 3 of the #EPCRChallengeCup on Sunday.

State of Euro cups: Make or break for Bulls, Stormers

The Vodacom Bulls and Stormers must rally to victory on Saturday to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the Investec Champions Cup playoffs this season.