Van Graan has eye firmly fixed on Euro glory

Bath coach Johann van Graan gambled on squad rotation ahead of a blockbuster Investec Champions Cup semi-final, and so very nearly pulled off one of the English Premiership’s great wins. The reigning Premiership champions went down 41-38 to the Northampton Saints in a...
Europe’s elite chase another star

Europe’s elite chase another star

Leinster and Toulon renew their rivalry, while Bordeaux Bègles and Bath promise fireworks in a blockbuster Investec Champions Cup semi-final weekend. On Saturday, four-time champions Leinster welcome three-time winners Toulon to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Reigning...

POLL: Who will reach Champions Cup final?

Which two teams will progress from this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup semi-finals to contest the Bilbao decider on 23 May? On Saturday, four-time champions Leinster tackle three-time winners Toulon in Dublin, before reigning champions Bordeaux Bègles host English...

Leinster sweat on star forward ahead of semi

Leinster could be without a key Ireland forward for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon in Dublin. The concern centres on tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong, who limped off in the 28th minute of Leinster’s shock 29-26 Vodacom URC defeat to Benetton...

Saffas Abroad: Bok trio on fire in Japan

Malcolm Marx, Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel each scored a brace of tries as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan. French Top 14 Former Sharks centre Jeremy Ward dotted down for Stade Français in a 34-32 win against Pau at the Stade Jean...