Big gun Ribbans back as Toulon reload

Toulon are getting their heavy artillery ready for Saturday’s blockbuster Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium. For the first time in 11 years, Toulon are back in the last four of Europe’s premier club competition, and director of...

Frans: Our jobs are at risk

Frans Steyn has delivered a stark warning to his struggling Cheetahs squad as the Bloemfontein side faces the possibility of not qualifying for the Currie Cup. The Free Staters are locked in a desperate fight to reach South Africa’s premier domestic competition,...

Toulon look to Les Bleus for Leinster battle plan

Toulon scrumhalf Ben White says his French teammates hold the key to ending Leinster’s march to another Investec Champions Cup final. Saturday’s blockbuster semi-final at the Aviva Stadium pits Toulon against a Leinster outfit packed with Ireland internationals, many...

Bordeaux wary of ‘world-class’ Russell

English champions Bath head into their Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux Bègles carrying both momentum and menace. And much of the fear factor for Bordeaux surrounds mercurial flyhalf Finn Russell. Fresh off a statement quarter-final victory over...