Toulon turn to Ribbans for Dublin duel

South African lock David Ribbans has been named in a formidable Toulon lineup to face Leinster in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final at the Aviva Stadium.

Thomas the Tank to power Van Graan’s Bath

Springbok powerhouse Thomas du Toit will start for Bath at Bordeaux Bègles on Sunday in the semi-finals of the Investec Champions Cup.

Leinster lose star, Keenan slots back in

Fullback Hugo Keenan returns as Leinster gear up to tackle Toulon without a seasoned campaigner in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon.

Foote tweaks Junior Boks for Aussie tussle

Junior Springboks coach Kevin Foote has kept changes to a minimum for Sunday’s U20 Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Gqeberha.

Saffa speedster hit with season-ending ban

The Ospreys will finish the Vodacom URC campaign without one of the Welsh club’s key attacking threats in the backline.

Superbru: Leinster, Bordeaux to lock up in final

Defending champions Bordeaux Bègles and Irish giants Leinster will clash in the Investec Champions Cup final, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.

Bath ready to rumble in Bordeaux ‘backyard’

Johann van Graan and Beno Obano are confident Bath can get the job done in Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final at defending champions Bordeaux Bègles.

Hansen offers his advice on Kiwi player drain

Legendary coach Steve Hansen says New Zealand rugby must come to terms with the steady flow of players heading overseas.

Bulls CEO: No hiding behind ‘rebuild’ excuse

Chief executive Edgar Rathbone insists the Vodacom Bulls will not use a “rebuilding phase” as a crutch next season despite the departures of several key players.

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series WILL have a winner

SA Rugby has confirmed there will be no shared spoils between the Springboks and All Blacks in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.