Challenge Cup

LIVE: Cheetahs vs Sharks

Follow the live action as the Cheetahs host the Sharks in a #ChallengeCupRugby clash in Bloemfontein. #CHEvSHA

LIVE: Lions vs Newcastle

Follow the live action as the Lions face the Newcastle Falcons in a #ChallengeCupRugby clash at Ellis Park. #LIOvNEW

The Cheetahs celebrate victory over the Bulls in their 2023 Currie Cup semi-final

Cheetahs will ‘be up in Sharks’ faces’

Buoyed by an impressive Challenge Cup opener, assistant coach Izak van der Westhuizen said the Cheetahs are champing at the bit to face the Sharks on Sunday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Craig Watson/INPHO/Shutterstock (14183124o) Glasgow Warriors vs DHL Stormers. Stormers Evan Roos tackled by Sione Tuipulotu of the Warriors BKT United Rugby Championship, Scotstoun, Glasgow - 03 Nov 2023

Battle of the Euro cup heavyweights

After a thrilling opening round of the EPCR, the Stormers and La Rochelle clash at Cape Town Stadium before a blockbuster derby in Bloemfontein headlines this week’s action.

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - DECEMBER 10: Players of Emirates Lions during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between USA Perpignan and Emirates Lions at Stade Aime Giral on December 10, 2023 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by Valentine Chapuis/Gallo Images)

Loubscher lauds Hendrikse’s hand in ‘winning’ Lions

Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher says Jordan Hendrikse’s savvy game management was crucial to a Lions’ performance that was efficient, if not flashy, in beating Perpignan on Sunday.

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - DECEMBER 10: Morgan Naude and Hanru Sirgel of Emirates Lions during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between USA Perpignan and Emirates Lions at Stade Aime Giral on December 10, 2023 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by Valentine Chapuis/Gallo Images)

Lions proud of ‘boring’ victory

It wasn’t pretty but Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and skipper Jaco Visagie were delighted to secure a crucial win away from home in the Challenge Cup on Sunday.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 28: Hawies Fourie, Head Coach of Toyota Cheetahs during the SA Rugby Preparation Series match between Toyota Cheetahs and Eastern Province Elephants at Toyota Stadium on March 28, 2021 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Frikkie Kapp/Gallo Images)

Cheetahs primed to pounce on Boks

Head coach Hawies Fourie is excited for the Cheetahs to test themselves against a Springbok-powered Sharks lineup when the local rivals clash in Bloemfontein on Sunday.

State of the Euro cups: SA teams bolt out the blocks

The Vodacom Bulls, Sharks, Lions and Cheetahs kicked off their respective Champions and Challenge cup campaigns on a winning note as five SA teams returned to European club competition.