Challenge Cup

Cheetahs silence critics with ‘incredible’ win

Assistant coach Izak van der Westhuizen and flanker Friedle Olivier were delighted with the Cheetahs’ bonus-point victory against the Springbok-powered Sharks on Sunday.

Belfast , United Kingdom - 16 December 2023; Steven Kitshoff of Ulster celebrates after the Investec Champions Cup Pool 2 Round 2 match between Ulster and Racing 92 at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

Saffas Abroad: Kitshoff wins Bok duel

Steven Kitshoff got his first win in an Ulster jersey in style, coming out on top against two fellow World Cup winners in the Champions Cup.

Jasper stars for Cheetahs in Sharks shootout

Cheetahs winger Cohen Jasper scored a late try to settle a thrilling see-saw battle against the Sharks in the Challenge Cup clash in Bloemfontein on Sunday.

Focused Lions ‘excited’ about future

Ivan van Rooyen and Marius Louw praised the mental state and growth of the Lions after they took a big step towards the Challenge Cup playoffs with a huge win on Saturday.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 24: Cheetahs celebrating during the Currie Cup, Premier Division final match between Toyota Cheetahs and Airlink Pumas at Toyota Stadium on June 24, 2023 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images)

Hawies: Cheetahs can make a name in Europe

Head coach Hawies Fourie believes the Cheetahs have the perfect opportunity playing star-studded sides in the Challenge Cup to prove their worth as a top-tier team.

Rampant Lions ground Falcons

Emmanuel Tshituka scored a brace of tries against Newcastle Falcons in Johannesburg on Saturday as the Lions made it two wins on the trot in the Challenge Cup.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 02: Damian Willemse of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre at Danie Craven Stadium on December 02, 2023 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Euro Cup teams (Round 2)

Get the lineups for this weekend’s European Champions and Challenge Cup matches involving South African teams, including the DHL Stormers’ clash with La Rochelle.

Daniel Kasende of Cheetahs attempts to get past Kade Wolhuter of Western Province attempted tackle during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Western Province and Cheetahs held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 15 April 2023

Cheetahs speed up for Sharks race

The Cheetahs have welcomed the return of wing Daniel Kasende in one of three changes to their starting lineup for the Challenge Cup clash with the Sharks in Bloemfontein.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 25: Werner Kok of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Dragons at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on November 25, 2023 in Durban, South Africa.

Sharks stick with shiver for Cheetahs frenzy

John Plumtree has made just two changes to his starting lineup as the Sharks travel to Bloemfontein to face the Cheetahs in a second-round Challenge Cup clash.

Sanele Nohamba Lions 27 Nov 2022 Muzi Ntombela:BackpagePix

Nohamba in, Hendrikse out for Newcastle raid

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has recalled flyhalf Sanele Nohamba at the expense of Jordan Hendrikse for the Challenge Cup round two clash against the Premiership’s Newcastle Falcons at Ellis Park on Saturday.