Saffas Abroad: Thomas the Tank banks Bath win

Thomas du Toit marked his return to the English Premiership with a vital try for Bath as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe. French Top 14 Former Western Province hooker Ru-Hann Greyling packed down for Montauban in their 54-28 defeat to Toulon at...

Stormers target Champions Cup semis

Deon Fourie says the Stormers are embracing the challenge of another European adventure. The Cape side opens its 2025-26 Investec Champions Cup campaign away to Bayonne on Friday (10pm SA time) in a clash that will set the tone for their bid to reach the playoffs,...

Bulls, Sharks face European royalty in openers

The Investec Champions Cup returns with a blockbuster opening weekend for the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks. Johan Ackermann’s men host defending champions Bordeaux Bègles, while John Plumtree’s Sharks travel to six-time winners Toulouse. The competition kicks off on...

Habana: Eben’s greatness remains in tact

Former Springbok wing Bryan Habana says Eben Etzebeth’s red card in Cardiff should not detract from his immense contribution to the game. The Bok enforcer was sent off for making contact with the eye area of Wales flank Alex Mann in Cardiff on Saturday. The world...

SA franchises must master Europe

The Investec Champions Cup features many dreamers, but it rewards only the greatest of survivors, writes MARK KEOHANE. France’s best from the Top 14, the leading sides from the URC and England’s elite from the Premiership make up the Investec Champions Cup. For 30...