Europe’s elite chase another star
Leinster and Toulon renew their rivalry, while Bordeaux Bègles and Bath promise fireworks in a blockbuster semi-final weekend.
POLL: Who will reach Champions Cup final?
Which two teams will progress from this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup to contest the Bilbao decider on 23 May?
Leinster sweat on star forward ahead of semi
Leinster could be without a key Ireland forward for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon in Dublin.
Saffas Abroad: Bok trio on fire in Japan
Malcolm Marx, Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel each scored a brace of tries as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan.
State of the URC: Stormers, Lions eye home playoffs
Home playoffs beckon for the Stormers and Lions after impressive wins, while the Vodacom Bulls have their top-eight fate in their own hands.
Ackers fumes over disallowed Kriel try
Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has called for clarity from officials after David Kriel’s late try was controversially ruled out against the Scarlets.
Frans: Cheetahs must ‘fix things’ after shock Valke loss
Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn believes his side can still salvage their SA Cup campaign despite a costly defeat to the Valke in Kempton Park.
Carter: All Blacks face toughest of challenges
Dan Carter says Dave Rennie’s All Blacks should relish the tough road ahead this season.
Franco sounds alarm after SA tour humiliation
Coach Franco Smith admits the Glasgow Warriors were brutally exposed during their South African tour.
SA Cup: Griquas stay unbeaten, Valke stun Cheetahs
Griquas kept their unbeaten SA Cup record intact as they overcame the Pumas, while the Valke claimed a famous win against the Cheetahs.
