Leinster boss backs SA teams

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen believes South African sides will get better at managing the demands of playing in the Vodacom URC and Investec Champions Cup. SA Rugby is set to conduct a comprehensive review into the competitions in which its teams participate due to...

Sadie starts as Bordeaux change one

South African tighthead prop Carlü Sadie will start for Bordeaux Bègles in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup final against Leinster in Bilbao. The defending champions have made just one change to the starting XV that beat Bath in their semi-final three weeks ago, with...

Leinster leave out Lowe, Furlong returns

Leinster coach Leo Cullen has backed the starting XV that beat Toulon for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup final against Bordeaux Bègles in Bilbao. The biggest talking point is the absence of Ireland wing James Lowe, who misses out on the match 23 despite recently...

Lions chasing more history in Dublin

The Lions believe they are better prepared for the challenge awaiting them in Dublin after tough lessons against Leinster and Munster. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. The Joburg-based outfit have remained in Ireland for their first-ever Vodacom URC quarter-final next...