SA coaches chase European glory
Several of South Africa’s leading coaching minds will be in the spotlight when the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals take place in early May.
Leinster haunted by Champions Cup heartache
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has warned his side not to get carried away ahead of their Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon on 2 May.
Lucu: This is why we play rugby
Maxime Lucu delivered a captain’s performance as Bordeaux Bègles powered into the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals with a dramatic win over Toulouse.
Bordeaux Bègles outmuscle Toulouse
Defending champions Bordeaux Bègles secured their spot in the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals after a war of attrition against Toulouse.
Van Graan’s built a European force
Johann van Graan has instilled belief and steel at Bath, with the club now closing in on a return to European glory, writes @mark_keohane
Bordeaux captain commits until 2029
Bordeaux Bègles captain Maxime Lucu extended his contract until 2029.
Franco proud despite defeat
Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith believes his side will get another shot at European glory.
Nienaber’s Leinster lash sorry Sale
Leinster ran in five second-half tries to claim a convincing Investec Champions Cup quarter-final win against the Sale Sharks in Dublin on Saturday.
Toulon shatter Glasgow’s European dreams
Franco Smith’s Glasgow Warriors crashed out of the Investec Champions Cup after a 22-19 quarter-final defeat to Toulon at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday.
Quinn stars in Bath defensive effort
South African lock Quinn Roux was a standout on defence for Bath in a high-scoring Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against the Northampton Saints.
