Franco’s Warriors reach Euro Cup final
Franco Smith’s Glasgow Warriors reached their first European final with a 35-17 Challenge Cup success away to Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday.
Kolbe back for Toulon
Springbok speedster Cheslin Kolbe will complete his return to rugby after being named in the Toulon lineup to face Benetton in the Challenge Cup on Sunday.
SA’s Euro Cup exit ‘not all doom and gloom’
South Africa’s maiden experience of the Champions and Challenge Cup will benefit both the local franchises and the Springboks in the long run, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Schalk: SA teams’ Euro Cup exits a blessing
Springbok great Schalk Burger believes bowing out of Europe could prove to be a blessing in disguise for the SA sides when it comes to the Vodacom URC playoffs.
SA teams’ Euro dream dashed in transit
Defeat was inevitable in the Champions and Challenge cups for the remaining sides from the Republic, given their need to travel abroad, according to GAVIN RICH.
Highlights: SA teams KO’d in Europe
The inaugural SA challenge in European Cup competitions came to an end on Saturday when the Sharks, Stormers and Lions lost their respective quarter-finals.
Western Force to keep Cheetahs warm
The Cheetahs are reportedly set to face Australia’s Western Force in four games this year as they wait for confirmation of their future participation in the European Challenge Cup.
Gutsy Lions go down swinging in Glasgow
Glasgow Warriors punished the Lions for an error-prone performance in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals on Saturday night, ending South Africa’s first foray into the European tournaments.
Lions look to Bok loosie for Glasgow duel
Springbok Jaco Kriel returns to the Lions 23 to face the Glasgow Warriors in Saturday’s Challenge Cup quarter-final at Scotstoun Stadium.
Weekend picks: Stormers carry SA flag into semis
It’s knockout time in the Challenge and Champions cups, and the Stormers will be the only South African team standing after the quarter-finals according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.
