Watch: Francois Louw – Breakdown Master
Francois ‘Flo’ Louw will undoubtedly go down as one of the finest loose forwards of the modern era, who always delivered when it mattered most at both club and Test level.
France Rugby president proposes Club World Cup
French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte wants to see the European Champions Cup replaced by an annual 20-team Club World Cup.
Champions Cup playoffs suspended
The semi-finals and finals of the European Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup have been postponed until further notice to help contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus halts surging Sharks
The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss the Sharks’ victory over the Stormers at Kings Park, Johan du Toit’s tackle on Louis Schreuder and look at how the coronavirus has impacted the sporting world.
Premiership, European rugby suspended
The English Premiership, European Champions and Challenge Cup have become the latest tournaments to be suspended to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Tigers confirm Brink capture
The Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of loose forward Cyle Brink ahead of the 2020-21 European season.
Henson: Jail drug cheats
Former Wales international Gavin Henson says players who test positive for performance enhancing substances should be send to prison to serve time for ‘stealing a living’.
Saracens dodge Champions Cup points deduction
Defending European champion Saracens will stay in the Champions Cup after avoiding further sanction beyond a fine for fielding an ineligible player.
Coetzee nominated for top European award
Springbok and Ulster flank Marcell Coetzee is among the 15 nominees for the prestigious EPCR European Player of the Year award for 2020.
Graphic: Saffas Abroad
SA Rugby magazine highlights the top-performing Saffas Abroad during last weekend’s Champions Cup, Challenge Cup and Japanese Top League fixtures.
