State of the Euro cups: Trio lead SA’s challenge
The travelling Vodacom Bulls, Lions and Sharks contest the EPCR Challenge Cup round-of-16 playoffs this weekend.
Keo & Zels: SA rugby’s best ‘Chasing the Star’
EPCR chiefs Dominic McKay and Jacques Raynaud give hope to Cape Town as a future host city for the Investec Champions Cup final and tell the boys how amazing South Africa has been for club rugby up north.
Toulon, Sharks turn to vets for Euro cup success
Ma’a Nonu and Scarra Ntubeni will add experience to the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup campaigns of Toulon and the Sharks, respectively.
Complications delay Louw surgery
The Vodacom Bulls have provided an injury update on lock Ruan Nortje, loose forward Elrigh Louw and flyhalf Johan Goosen.
Leinster keen to keep Snyman
Leinster are hopeful they will get the green light from Irish Rugby to extend Bok lock RG Snyman’s contract.
SA franchises to get travel relief
From next season, South Africa’s franchise players will no longer have to cram into economy class when travelling to and from Europe.
Sharks fullback cops ban
Hakeem Kunene has received a three-week suspension for a dangerous tackle during the Sharks’ Investec Champions Cup loss in Bordeaux last weekend.
Euro cup playoff dates locked in
The dates and times of the round of 16 fixtures for the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions have been confirmed.
Sharks flyer cited for dangerous tackle
The Sharks could be without fullback Hakeem Kunene for a Vodacom URC clash against Cardiff at Arms Park on Saturday for a dangerous hit in the Investec Champions Cup.
Mallett: SA franchises need more money
Nick Mallett says SA teams will continue to struggle in the Investec Champions Cup for as long as their opponents have significantly bigger budgets.
