Lions crash out of Challenge Cup

The Lions failed to reach the EPCR Challenge Cup round of 16 after drawing with Perpignan at the Stade Aime Giral on Saturday night. The 20-20 result saw Perpignan (+4) finish in fourth place above the Lions (–3) on points difference in Pool 2. The hosts started with...
Ref slammed for Bulls ‘try assist’

Ref slammed for Bulls ‘try assist’

Referee Karl Dickson has been criticised for telling Vodacom Bulls hooker Akker van der Merwe when to “break away” from the back of a maul against Pau. Van der Merwe scored seconds later, sparking criticism on social media. Former England flyhalf Andy Goode questioned...
Stormers withstand Tigers to reach playoffs

Stormers withstand Tigers to reach playoffs

The Stormers are through to the Investec Champions Cup round of 16 after beating the Leicester Tigers 39-26 at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The bonus-point win saw John Dobson’s men move up to second in Pool 3 on 14 points behind Leinster (18), although Harlequins...

JP: Sharks showed killer instinct

Sharks coach JP Pietersen praised his side for putting Clermont away at Kings Park on Saturday. The Sharks powered to a 50-12 victory over the French club’s second-stringers, keeping their Investec Champions Cup playoff hopes alive. After a tight first half that ended...
Sharks crush Clermont at Kings Park

Sharks crush Clermont at Kings Park

The Sharks kept their Investec Champions Cup playoff hopes alive with a big win against Clermont’s second-stringers at Kings Park. The 50-12 bonus-point victory moved the Sharks up to fourth in Pool 1 on 10 points, three more than fifth-placed Toulouse, who host the...