JP rues Sharks’ second-half lapse

Coach JP Pietersen bemoaned a lack of concentration and ill-discipline after the Sharks’ 29-12 EPCR Challenge Cup last-16 defeat to Connacht. The Sharks exited Europe in Galway on Friday night after surrendering a 12-7 half-time lead, with Connacht scoring three...

Nel relishing clash with red-hot Brex

Stormers captain Ruhan Nel has zeroed in on the heavyweight midfield battle as a key subplot in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash against Toulon at the Stade Mayol. Nel and inside centre Dan du Plessis will come up against a dangerous pairing in Ignacio...

Saints edge Castres in 13-try thriller

The Northampton Saints survived a chaotic, error-strewn battle to edge Castres and reach the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals. In a match packed with tries, yellow cards and handling errors, the hosts ran in seven tries – including a penalty try – to seal a 49-41...
Connacht end Sharks’ European campaign

Connacht end Sharks’ European campaign

Connacht booked their place in the EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-finals with an ultimately comfortable victory over the Sharks in Galway on Friday night. The Irish club won 29-12, after trailing 12-7 at half-time, to set up a meeting with Montpellier or Perpignan next...

Dobbo: Sacha, JD not dropped

John Dobson says his selection for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash against Toulon wasn’t influenced by form. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. Dobson has opted to start with Jurie Matthee at flyhalf with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu deployed off the bench, which he...

Stormers bench Sacha, Reinach returns

The Stormers have rolled the dice ahead of their Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash against Toulon, with Jurie Matthee handed the No 10 jersey. Coach John Dobson has also continued with the experiment of Damian Willemse on the wing for Saturday’s showdown at the...