Challenge Cup

Louw back to lead Lions hunt against Pau

Marius Louw has been handed the captaincy of an overhauled Lions team to battle Section Paloise in the #EPCRChallengeCup at Ellis Park on Saturday night.

Oupa in as Cheetahs power up for Cardiff

Springbok forward Oupa Mohoje has been promoted to the Cheetahs starting lineup for the #EPCRChallengeCup showdown against Cardiff in the Welsh capital on Saturday night.

Pick ’em: Bulls blitz Saints, Lions power past Pau

The Vodacom Bulls get revenge at Loftus in the Champions Cup while the Lions feast at Ellis Park in the Challenge Cup, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.

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 sweat over crocked Bok

Fullback Quan Horn is one of several fitness concerns for the Lions in the buildup to the Pride’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash against Pau in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Keo & Zels: Why Jake’s Bulls will bounce back

Prepare for a Bulls stampede at Loftus as they preview round 2 of the Investec @ChampionsCup and EPCR @ChallengeCup_.

State of Euro cups: Lethal Sharks lay down a marker

The DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, Cheetahs and Lions will aim to take the Sharks’ lead and open their account in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup this week.

Saffas Abroad: Augustus double-dips in Euro cups launch

Ulster-bound Juarno Augustus’ second-half brace powered the Northampton Saints to a convincing win against Castres in the #InvestecChampionsCup on Saturday.

Ospreys lash Lions in Llanelli

The Lions suffered their third successive defeat in all competitions after going down to the Ospreys in their EPCR @ChallengeCup_ clash at Parc y Scarlets on Sunday.

Cheetahs, Perpignan split the spoils in Amsterdam

Antoine Aucagne’s last-gasp penalty ensured the points were shared between Perpignan and the Cheetahs in the first round EPCR Challenge Cup clash at the NRCA Stadium in Amsterdam on Sunday. #ChallengeCupRugby

Bakkies Botha with Juan Smith and Drew Mitchell Top 14 private investment Toulon

Euro cup action ‘simply the best viewing’

MARK KEOHANE urges South Africans to appreciate an unprecedented access to top-tier club rugby, a far cry from days when their exposure was limited to domestic matches.