Bordeaux outlast Bulls at Loftus
Bordeaux Bègles underlined their championship credentials with an impressive win over the Vodacom Bulls in their Investec Champions Cup opener at Loftus.
Plum: My battery has been drained
John Plumtree says a combination of personal reflection and professional pressure led him to step away from the Sharks head coach role earlier than expected.
Delighted Dobbo hails Stormers grit, depth
Stormers coach John Dobson praised his side’s resilience and squad depth after claiming a priceless 26-17 Investec Champions Cup win over Bayonne.
Stormers clinch priceless win in France
The Stormers survived a second-half red card and a fierce Bayonne comeback to clinch a crucial away win in their Investec Champions Cup opener at the Stade Jean Dauger.
Steyn stars in Warriors’ comeback win
The Glasgow Warriors opened their Investec Champions Cup campaign in style on a grim, rain-soaked night in Manchester.
Plum backs youthful Sharks for Toulouse test
Sharks coach John Plumtree says his selection for Sunday’s daunting Investec Champions Cup opener against Toulouse is rooted in long-term planning and shows faith in a youthful squad.
Pau out ‘to make mark’ on Champions Cup return
Pau welcome last season’s runners-up Northampton in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday, in the modest French club’s first appearance in the competition in almost 25 years.
LIVE: Bulls vs Bordeaux
Follow the live action as the Vodacom Bulls face Bordeaux Bègles at Loftus Versfeld. #InvestecChampionsCup
Plum: Eben ban a big blow for Sharks
Sharks coach John Plumtree says Eben Etzebeth is “devastated” and “very remorseful” after copping a 12-week suspension for eye-gouging.
Plum: I’ll be there supporting JP
Outgoing head coach John Plumtree insists he will still be around as the Sharks navigate through a turbulent period.
