Battered Bulls seek Challenge Cup consolation
Nizaam Carr says the Vodacom Bulls still have a lot to play for in their last Investec Champions Cup pool match against Stade Francais at Loftus on Saturday.
Stormers wary of Dayimani factor
Ben Loader and Dawie Snyman have acknowledged the threat of one of their own, Hacjivah Dayimani, when the Stormers and Racing 92 clash in Paris on Saturday.
Sharks board plane to Europe sans Etzebeth
Eben Etzebeth is a notable absentee in a 28-man Sharks squad for a two-match European tour which gets under way with a clash against Bordeaux-Begles on Sunday.
Stormers riding the wave to finish strong in Paris
Assistant coach Dawie Snyman said the Stormers, fresh off a huge result in Cape Town, have set their sights on beating Racing 92 on Saturday to clinch a last 16 spot in the Investec Champions Cup.
State of Euro cups: Sharks are SA’s best hope
The Sharks have full control of their playoff hopes going into the final round of pool fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup this week.
Jake: Our best option is building momentum
Jake White says the Bulls’ Champions Cup playoff prospects are “done” and the goal is to build momentum for the URC with a strong performance against Stade Francais in Pretoria on Saturday.
Plum upbeat despite Toulouse defeat
John Plumtree said the Sharks would take positives from their home loss on Saturday as they look to qualify for the Investec Champions Cup last 16 in Bordeaux next week.
Baget hat-trick buries Bulls
Winger Remy Baget scored a hat-trick as Castres produced a fourth-quarter surge to demolish the Vodacom Bulls in the #InvestecChampionsCup match at Stade Pierre-Fabre on Saturday night.
Let’s be realistic about SA’s Euro cup prospects
MARK KEOHANE stresses ongoing education of fans regarding the complexities faced by South African teams competing in the Vodacom URC and EPCR simultaneously.
Dobson: We have to go for it
John Dobson hailed the Stormers’ result against Sale Sharks on Saturday a “special win” that tees up the team for a third successive qualification for the Investec Champions Cup playoffs.
