‘NZ Rugby must prepare to fork out for Tony’

Respected New Zealand rugby commentator Tony Johnson believes NZ Rugby would have to make a serious financial play if it wants to lure Tony Brown away from the Springboks. Brown, currently part of Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok staff as attack coach, has again been linked...

Cheetahs suffer late heartbreak in Paris

A 78th-minute try by centre Gael Fickou snatched victory for Racing 92 against the Cheetahs in a thrilling EPCR Challenge Cup clash on Sunday. The Cheetahs looked to have done enough when centre Zander du Plessis’ try gave them a 28-24 lead with 10 minutes remaining...
Bulls sneak into Champions Cup playoffs

Bulls sneak into Champions Cup playoffs

The Vodacom Bulls have qualified for the Investec Champions Cup round of 16 despite winning just one pool match. The Bulls lost their first three pool games, against Bordeaux Begles (46-33), the Northampton Saints (50-5) and the Bristol Bears (61-49) before edging Pau...

51-hour trip to Cape Town takes toll on Tigers

Leicester Tigers coach Geoff Parling revealed the extent of a chaotic travel build-up after his side’s Investec Champions Cup defeat to the Stormers. Despite a hugely disruptive week, an understrength Leicester pushed the Stormers all the way at Cape Town Stadium...