When Stormers stunned Champions Cup kings

In December 2023 at Cape Town Stadium, Manie Libbok’s late conversion sealed a dramatic 21-20 victory for the Stormers over Investec Champions Cup holders La Rochelle.

Van Graan’s Bath aim to make early statement

The Investec Champions Cup roars back to life this weekend, and few clashes will set the tone quite like Bath hosting Munster.

State of the URC: Stormers unbeaten and untouchable

After six rounds of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, the Stormers stand alone.

Player sent off after 34 seconds for ‘kung fu fighting’

A Top 14 match between Pau and La Rochelle saw the fastest-ever red card in the competition – after just 34 seconds.

Injury concerns in Blitzboks camp

The Blitzboks are facing an anxious wait over the fitness of two key players as they prepare for this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens.

Why Ireland lock didn’t apologise to Marx

Ireland lock James Ryan insists he never intentionally targeted Malcolm Marx’s head, and only later realised the severity of his dangerous cleanout.

Watch: Hooker sees red for flying head-butt

Racing 92 hooker Janick Tarrit was shown a straight red card for this wild challenge on Toulouse loose forward Efrain Elias in the French Top 14.

Watch: Was Eben eye-gouged first?

Footage has emerged suggesting that Eben Etzebeth may have been eye-gouged moments before he was sent off for the same offence.

Dupont makes injury return

France superstar Antoine Dupont made a winning return after eight months on the sidelines, helping Toulouse smash Racing 48-24 in a bonus-point victory.

Blitzboks finish fifth in Dubai

The Blitzboks head into their home tournament in Cape Town knowing they’ll need a much-improved showing.