O’Driscoll raves about ‘Energiser Bunny’ Kolbe
Former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll has described Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe as a player for the big moments after he helped Toulouse into the European Cup final.
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Former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll has described Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe as a player for the big moments after he helped Toulouse into the European Cup final.
A powerful second-half performance from La Rochelle was enough to overcome a more fancied Leinster side 32-23 and book their spot in the Champions Cup final.
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard is set to feature prominently for Montpellier in the coming weeks after making his return from a long-term injury to help the French club book a place in the European Challenge Cup final.
Toulouse did enough to overcome a spirited performance by Bordeaux and claim a 21-9 victory in the Champions Cup semi-final.
Outgoing Munster and Ireland forward CJ Stander has been named an Honorary Limerick Man at the Limerick Person of the Year awards on Thursday.
The possibility of the Rainbow Cup SA offering a ticket to the Champions Cup for the winner would be a game-changer for the competition, but entry to Europe remains a moving target. writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Rainbow Cup, Super Rugby and European Champions Cup fixtures.
Reports suggest that South Africa’s four PRO14 sides could take part in next season’s Champions Cup, which kicks off in September.
Raymond Rhule is among a list of 15 nominees for the prestigious EPCR European Player of the Year 2021 award after his excellent form for La Rochelle.
Check out this video compilation featuring tries scored by South Africans playing in foreign leagues this past weekend.