Champions Cup

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Referee Karl Dickson assessing a tackle by Ruan Venter of the Emirates Lions, sanctioning a red card during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Emirates Lions and Racing 92 at Emirates Airline Park on April 01, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Tshituka banned for being too physical

The Lions will be without Emmanuel Tshituka until at least 17 April after the loose forward was given a three-week suspension for his red card against Racing 92.

Stormers stuck in Cape Town

The DHL Stormers have been dealt a blow to their Champions Cup quest after logistical issues resulted in a delay on their trip to England for the quarter-final against Exeter Chiefs.

Exeter boss: ‘Game over’ against Stormers

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has seemingly thrown in the towel ahead of the home Champions Cup quarter-final against the DHL Stormers on Saturday.

SA teams have Irish sides spooked

For the first time, the giants of Ireland rugby are looking over their shoulders at the charging South African cavalry, according to MARK KEOHANE.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: (l-r) Grant Williams of the Cell C Sharks, Siya Kolisi, captain of the Cell C Sharks and Sikhumbuzo Notshe of the Cell C Sharks during the Heineken Champions Cup, round of 16 match between Cell C Sharks and Munster Rugby at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 01, 2023 in Durban, South Africa.

Toulouse coach: Sharks ‘favourites’ for Europe

Toulouse will have to take their performances to a whole other level if they are to beat the Sharks in the upcoming Champions Cup quarter-final, says coach Ugo Mola.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers scores the only try of the game during the Heineken Champions Cup game between Leicester Tigers and Edinburgh Rugby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on March 31, 2023 in Leicester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Wiese gives Tigers roar

Take a look back at all the Champions and Challenge Cup playoff action involving overseas-based South Africans, including Jasper Wiese’s incredible performance for the Leicester Tigers.

(13855137ap) Toulouse vs Vodacom Bulls. Bulls' director of rugby Jake White Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16, Le Stadium, Toulouse, France 2/4//2023 - 02 Apr 2023

Jake: Bulls form will change

Jake White shrugged off the Vodacom Bulls’ record of 10 consecutive losses as “irrelevant” in the wake of the Champions Cup last 16 defeat to Toulouse on Sunday.

State of the Euro cups: Stern test awaits travelling SA teams

After a weekend of thrilling European cup playoff action in the Republic, the DHL Stormers, Sharks and Lions are sailing to foreign shores for tough missions.

Toulouse's French fly-half Romain Ntamack (C) is tackled by Bulls' South African fly-half Zak Burger (L) during the European Rugby Champions Cup round of 16 rugby union match between Stade Toulousain Rugby (Toulouse) and Bulls (Pretoria) at the Ernest-Wallon Stadium in Toulouse, southwestern France, on April 2, 2023.

Toulouse terminate fading Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls ran out of steam at Le Stadium on Sunday as five-time Champions Cup winners Toulouse scored 21 unanswered points to advance to the quarter-finals.

Watch: Bok mates embrace after battle

RG Snyman shared a tender moment with his Springbok teammates after completing his first start for Munster in the Champions Cup against the Sharks in Durban.