Schalk: If you lose at home, you’re done

Schalk Brits backs the South African clubs to push for the Investec Champions Cup title this season, but only off the back of winning momentum in the Republic. The Bulls open their 2026-27 campaign against Stade Français in Pretoria on Saturday, followed by the...

Marshy: Wiese not as good as Wilson

Justin Marshall claims Springbok powerhouse Jasper Wiese is still a work in progress and lacks the full 80-minute presence of Wallabies No 8 Harry Wilson. Wiese earned his 50th Test cap off the bench in a 42-38 defeat to Australia in Perth more than three weeks ago...

Champions Cup tackles French TV bias

The Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup have introduced independent TV replay operators for the tournaments’ knockout stages. The move is geared to address concerns over potential bias in TMO decisions. The change comes into effect from the last-16 phase,...

Stormers wary of ‘British Bulldog’

John Dobson and Ruhan Nel acknowledged the threat on Saturday, when the Stormers and Bristol Bears clash for the first time in the Investec Champions Cup. The Stormers bounced back to winning ways in the URC last week at Cape Town Stadium, and will host the English...

Beaver backs RGR duo for top award

Former New Zealand flyhalf Stephen Donald has identified an All Black and a Springbok as contenders for the 2026 World Rugby Player of the Year award. Donald believes All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett is a strong contender for the award, while backing Springbok hooker...