Champions Cup

Jake: Bulls needed Marx to beat Exeter

In the wake of the Vodacom Bulls’ 30-point Champions Cup defeat to Exeter Chiefs, Jake White has again made his case for the top South African talent playing abroad to return home to boost the local franchises.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 17: Leolin Zas of DHL Stormers celebrates scoring a try with teammates during the Heineken Champions Cup match between DHL Stormers and London Irish at DHL Cape Town Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images).

Highlights: Bulls & Cheetahs thumped, Stormers bounce back

The Vodacom Bulls and Cheetahs suffered heavy defeats against the Exeter Chiefs and Scarlets respectively, while the DHL Stormers secured a bonus-point win over London Irish in Saturday’s European Cup action.

Hacjivah Dayimani of the Stormers is tackled by Luca Morisi of London Irish during the Heineken Champions Cup 2022/23 game between the Stormers and London Irish at Cape Town Stadium on 17 December 2022

Stylish Stormers up and running in Champions Cup

The DHL Stormers opened their account in the Champions Cup with a stylish bonus-point victory over a dogged London Irish side in Cape Town on Saturday night.

Chiefs slaughter Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls succumbed to a 30-point defeat against Exeter Chiefs in the Champions Cup match at Sandy Park on Saturday afternoon.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Winter/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13671013bc) Bordeaux-Begles vs Cell C Sharks. Siya Kolisi of the Cell C Sharks Heineken Champions Cup Round 2 Pool A, Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux, France - 16 Dec 2022

Highlights: Sharks edge Bordeaux

The Sharks recovered from a nervy first half to secure a tense win over Bordeaux-Bègles in their Champions Cup clash on a freezing Friday night at Stade Chaban-Delmas.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 19: Bismarck du Plessis of the Vodacom Bulls running onto the pitch with the Vodacom Blue Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on January 19, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bismarck: How Jake got me off the farm

Bismarck du Plessis has opened up on how Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White coaxed him out of retirement and the challenges posed by the ongoing rugby calendar in South Africa.

Bordeaux-Begles vs Cell C Sharks. Cell C Sharks players celebrate winning at the final whistle Heineken Champions Cup Round 2 Pool A, Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux, France - 16 Dec 2022

Bosch boots Sharks to big win in Bordeaux

Flyhalf Curwin Bosch kicked 14 points as the Sharks came from behind to claim an impressive Champions Cup win away to Bordeaux on Friday night.

Nizaam Carr in action against Lyon at Loftus Versfeld

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Horn stars as Lions feast on Stade Francais

Lions winger Quan Horn scored a brace as the Lions won a frenetic showdown against Stade Francais at Ellis Park on Friday night to clinch their maiden Challenge Cup victory.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 22: Herschel Jantjies of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium on April 22, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

50-up for Herschel as Stormers recall Bok duo

Herschel Jantjies will run out for his 50 DHL Stormers appearance as two experienced Springboks have returned to the lineup to take on London Irish in the Champions Cup in Cape Town on Saturday.