Russell braces for Scottish rivalry

Finn Russell is relishing a familiar battle as Bath prepare to host Edinburgh in a decisive Investec Champions Cup clash on Friday night. The Scottish subplot adds extra spice to the Pool 2 showdown at the Recreation Ground, with top spot and potential home advantage...

Davids relishing life at the Lions

From Currie Cup winner to EPCR Challenge Cup battler, the Lions environment is pushing Eddie Davids to new levels. The loosehead prop has hit the ground running at Ellis Park following a loan move from Currie Cup champions Griquas. Davids has made his mark on the...

Former Stormers centre signs for Toulon

A former Western Province and Stormers midfielder will call Toulon his new rugby home from next season. The French Top 14 heavyweights confirmed on Tuesday that Scotland international Huw Jones has agreed to a two-year deal, bringing an end to his long association...

Venter: Stormers embracing knockout pressure

Andre-Hugo Venter says the Stormers must feed off home support in Saturday’s must-win Investec Champions Cup match against the Leicester Tigers. A 61-10 hammering from Harlequins in London means the Stormers have no room for error in a decisive Pool 3 clash at Cape...

Stormers get backline boost for Tiger fight

The Stormers are set to welcome back a key player for Saturday’s must-win Investec Champions Cup clash against the Leicester Tigers in Cape Town. Backline and attack coach Dawie Snyman revealed on Tuesday that Ruhan Nel returned to training on Monday after a calf...