Warm October Days And Projects At Washtenaw

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Lions player dies in France

A Lions player has died on the eve of their Investec Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle. According to French broadcaster ICI La Rochelle, the player, who was in his thirties, was found unresponsive in a shower at the team’s hotel on the Île de Ré on Friday...

Faf back for Cheetahs’ French challenge

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk returns to the Cheetahs starting lineup for Sunday’s EPCR Challenge Cup opener against Bayonne at the Stade Jean-Dauger. The 34-year-old, who was rested for the Free Staters’ recent Tbilisi Cup campaign in Georgia, will partner flyhalf...

Frans gives update on his future

Frans Malherbe provided news on his return-to-play situation as the Springbok and Stormers stalwart considers playing his club rugby for another team. The veteran scrum anchor is training with the Stormers squad as he nurses his way back from chronic neck and back...

Hatton leads rejigged Sharks into Lyon’s den

No 8 Nick Hatton will captain the Sharks as one of 12 starting XV changes for Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup opener against Lyon at the Stade de Gerland. He will pack down in a back row with Manu Tshituka and Matt Romao who, along with fullback Zekhethelo Siyaya,...

Bulls boss: Money not biggest factor

Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone insists the financial gulf between South African and French clubs is not the biggest obstacle to success in the Investec Champions Cup. Six-time European champions Toulouse have a salary cap of €13.8-million (R256-million) for the 2026-27...

Cullen: More jeopardy in Champions Cup

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen believes a “good little tweak” to the Investec Champions Cup bonus-point system will have a big impact on matches this season. Tournament organisers have adopted the French Top 14 system, which awards a bonus point to teams that score at...

Stormers have Goode’s shot at title glory

Former England flyhalf Andy Goode backs the Stormers to “set a few records straight” and be among the contenders for Bordeaux Bègles’ Investec Champions Cup crown. The Stormers and English club the Bristol Bears lock horns for the first time on Saturday at Cape Town...

Ackers eyes Champions Cup semis

Winning your home games is non-negotiable if your team has Investec Champions Cup ambitions, according to Bulls coach Johan Ackermann. The Bulls kick off their 2026-27 campaign against Stade Français at Loftus on Saturday. Asked what it would take to go deep into the...

Bulls, Stormers mean business in Europe

The Bulls and Stormers have backed up their Investec Champions Cup ambitions with powerful selections for their opening matches, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane believes South Africa’s two leading URC clubs have sent a clear message to European...