Champions Cup

Watch: Euro ain’t seen the best of SA

Lionel Mapoe dazzles in this compilation of big plays in the Vodacom URC, and Europe’s top clubs can expect more of the same when South African teams debut in the Champions and Challenge cups.

Stormers to deploy big guns in Cup debut

John Dobson will pick the strongest possible squad to battle three-time silver medalists Clermont on Saturday in the DHL Stormers’ Champions Cup debut.

Rugby bosses ‘working’ on creation of Club World Cup

European rugby chiefs refused to put a deadline on agreement for the creation of a Club World Cup, but remain hopeful the groundbreaking plan will get off the ground.

Sharks lose skipper to ban

Thomas du Toit will sit out the Sharks’ European Champions Cup debut after being handed a six-week ban, reduced to three, for his red card in the Boks’ win over England.

History of the Champions Cup

With the Vodacom Bulls, Sharks, Stormers, Lions and Cheetahs joining the EPCR competitions in 2022, let’s look back at the rich history of the Heineken Champions Cup.

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Lions get new Challenge Cup opponents

The EPCR has officially confirmed that the Lions will be playing against the Dragons in a reduced Pool B in the Challenge Cup following the collapse of Worcester Warriors.

Watch: Willemse picks his best backs

Springbok and DHL Stormers utility back Damian Willemse reveals who he holds to be among the best flyhalf and fullback talents in the modern game.

South Africa to host Champions Cup final?

South Africa is yet to host a match in Europe’s premier club rugby competition, but northern-hemisphere bosses believe the country is the “appropriate place” to stage a Champions Cup final.

Evan Roos and Deon Fourie in action for Stormers

France star blasts Euro chiefs for SA inclusion

France scrumhalf Morgan Parra says South African clubs should not have been allowed to take part in the European Champions and Challenge Cups next season.