Dobbo backs squad depth for Quins trip

Stormers coach John Dobson says he is confident of taking a competitive squad to London this week for their Investec Champions Cup clash against Harlequins at The Stoop on Sunday. The Cape side is two from two in the competition so far, following impressive wins over...

Bulls going ‘full out’ in Champions Cup

Coach Johan Ackermann says he will select his strongest possible team for the Vodacom Bulls’ final two Investec Champions Cup pool matches. Ackermann named a full-strength side for the Bulls’ opening match of the tournament against Bordeaux Bègles at Loftus, and the...

‘Cut Champions Cup to 12 teams’

Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes believes the Investec Champions Cup should be reduced from 24 teams to just 12. Under the current format, the top eight clubs from each of the Vodacom URC, the French Top 14 and the English Premiership qualify for Europe’s elite...

Perpignan slay Toulouse, Pau lose too

Top 14 leaders Toulouse were stunned 30-27 by struggling Perpignan on Saturday, while Bordeaux Bègles recorded another impressive win. Toulouse coach Ugo Mola paid tribute to the Catalans’ resolve after they climbed off the foot of the table with just their second win...

Stormers CEO: Something special happening

Stormers Rugby CEO Johan le Roux says they struggled to get supporters to leave Cape Town Stadium after the north-south derby on Saturday. The Stormers edged the Vodacom Bulls 13-8 in a tense, hard-fought encounter that capped a memorable evening in front of a packed...