Ex-Ireland coach slams Nienaber

Eddie O’Sullivan says four-time Investec Champions Cup winners Leinster have gone backwards under senior coach Jacques Nienaber.

Gurthro: Champions Cup star means everything

Former Springbok prop Gurthro Steenkamp says the Investec Champions Cup is “like a World Cup”.

Superbru: Bulls gore Bears, Stormers stay unbeaten

The Vodacom Bulls end a six-match losing run while the Stormers keep winning, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.

Mann opens up on Eben eye gouge

Alex Mann has finally broken his silence on the eye-gouging incident in last November’s Test between Wales and the Springboks.

‘Haashim’s always ready to take his chance’

Haashim Pead’s former schoolboy coach has explained why the scrumhalf keeps improving even when not playing regularly.

Botha downplays Joburg altitude factor

Arno Botha has urged his Lyon teammates not to become fixated on the Ellis Park altitude ahead of Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash against the Lions.

Cheetahs to keep it tight in Amsterdam

Frans Steyn says the Cheetahs won’t be looking to play expansive rugby when they meet Ulster in icy conditions in Amsterdam on Sunday.

‘Pollock must embrace villain tag’

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson believes Henry Pollock will learn to handle becoming rugby’s latest “hate figure”.

Everitt not worrying about contract extension

Former Sharks coach Sean Everitt says his focus remains firmly on the job at hand amid speculation over his future with Edinburgh.

Sharks welcome back Bok, rest others

A Springbok is set to make his return from injury for the Sharks in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup match against the Sale Sharks in Manchester.