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...
Saffas leave indelible mark on Champions Cup

Saffas leave indelible mark on Champions Cup

From Bath to Bordeaux, South African talent has shaped the Investec Champions Cup’s greatest triumphs. The absence of South African teams in last season’s Champions Cup last 16 should not be mistaken for insignificance. The handprint of South African rugby on the...

Watch: Hooker sees red for flying head-butt

Racing 92 hooker Janick Tarrit was shown a straight red card for this wild challenge on Toulouse loose forward Efrain Elias in the French Top 14. MORE: Dupont makes injury return The post Watch: Hooker sees red for flying head-butt appeared first on SA Rugby...

Was Eben eye-gouged first?

Footage has emerged suggesting that Eben Etzebeth may have been eye-gouged moments before he was sent off for the same offence. The Springbok lock received a straight red card late in the 73-0 win against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday for making contact with the eyes...

Dupont makes injury return

France superstar Antoine Dupont made a winning return after eight months on the sidelines, helping Toulouse smash Racing 48-24 in a bonus-point victory. The result sends the champions five points clear at the top of the French Top 14. Dupont – who tore his cruciate...

Blitzboks finish fifth in Dubai

The Blitzboks head into their home tournament in Cape Town knowing they’ll need a much-improved showing. The South Africans had to settle for fifth place in Dubai after beating Spain 21-12 on Sunday. The Blitzboks were knocked out of the Cup race after a defeat to...