Champions Cup

Sibongile Novuka scores against Lyon at Loftus Versfeld

Steyn proud of Bulls unknowns’ ‘80-minute fight’

Skipper Morne Steyn says the Vodacom Bulls proved their critics wrong as a makeshift side dug deep to beat Lyon for a maiden win in the Champions Cup on Saturday.

The Bulls celebrate a try for Sibongile Novuka against Lyon

Bulls dig deep to tame Lyon

The Vodacom Bulls held on to claim a bonus-point win against Lyon on their Champions Cup debut in Pretoria on Saturday night.

Clermont's French fullback Cheikh Tiberghien (L) and Stormers' South African wing Clayton Blommetjies (R) react during the European Champions Cup pool B rugby union match between Clermont and Stormers at the Michelin stadium in Clermont-Ferrand on December 10, 2022.

Gutsy Stormers outclassed by Clermont

The DHL Stormers surrendered an 11-point half-time lead under siege by a resurgent Clermont side in their first Champions Cup match on Saturday night.

Makazole Mapimpi celebrates a try against Harlequins

Sharks clinch SA’s maiden Champions Cup win

The Sharks survived two sending offs and a late fightback from Harlequins to secure South Africa’s first victory in the Champions Cup in Durban on Saturday.

EDITORS NOTE: Graphic content / Montpellier's South African scrum-half Cobus Reinach (C) runs with the ball during the European Rugby Champions Cup pool B rugby union match between London Irish and Montpellier Herault at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, north London, on December 9, 2022.

Reinach stars in magnificent Montpellier comeback

Cobus Reinach dotted down as Montpellier recovered from an 18-point deficit to beat London Irish on the opening night of the Champions Cup on Friday.

Jeremy WARD of Stade Francais Paris and James HALL of Stade Francais Paris during the Scores Challenge Cup match between Stade Francais and Benetton at Stade Jean Bouin on December 9, 2022 in Paris, France.

Watch: Hall, Ward combine in Stade win

South African substitutes James Hall and Jeremy Ward were involved in a try as Stade Francais came from behind to beat Benetton in the Challenge Cup on Friday.

(13647711l) DHL Stormers vs Dragons RFC. Manie Libbok of DHL Stormers BKT United Rugby Championship, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa - 03 Dec 2022

Saturday Quiz: Euro Cup challenge!

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LIVE: Bulls vs Lyon

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 05: Morne Steyn of the Vodacom Blue Bulls in action during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions at Loftus Versveld Stadium on February 05, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Jake springs Bulls surprise for Champs Cup opener

Morne Steyn will lead a heavily changed Vodacom Bulls team featuring only three other capped Springboks in their Champions Cup debut against Lyon in Pretoria on Saturday.

Dobbo’s Diary: Mission Possible

Coach John Dobson has extolled the “history-making” qualities of the DHL Stormers as they hunt for a maiden win on their Champions Cup debut against Clermont in France on Saturday.