Jake White has conceded the Bulls’ Champions Cup playoff prospects are “done” and that the objective this week is to build momentum for the URC with a strong performance against Stade Francais in Pretoria on Saturday. White has turned his attention to securing a strong finish to the campaign and rebuilding confidence, following a 49-10
Two quick-fire tries by tank Thomas du Toit helped Bath clinch a convincing win over Clermont in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday, while his Springbok teammates shone in Japan’s League One. Champions CupDu Toit was named man of the match for his brace in another dominant display as Bath beat Clermont 40-21 at the
John Plumtree said the Sharks would take positives from their home loss on Saturday as they look to qualify for the Investec Champions Cup last 16 in Bordeaux next week. The Sharks went down 20-8 at Kings Park against French giants Toulouse, who were well below their standard in hot and humid Durban conditions but
The Sharks have reportedly dismissed speculation that Siya Kolisi may leave Kings Park to return to the Stormers, and that no talks have taken place between the teams. According to Sunday news outlet Rapport, the Sharks have no plans to part ways with the two-time World Cup-winning Springbok skipper before his contract ends in 2027.
Rassie Erasmus’ second-row options for the Springboks in 2025 have been boosted by Lood de Jager’s return to action after a seven-month injury layoff. According to Rapport, the 32-year-old lock featured in a practice match for the Saitama Wild Knights in Japan, marking his comeback from a shoulder injury suffered during last year’s Japanese League
The Stormers are working hard to retain captain Salmaan Moerat and hooker Joseph Dweba, with both Springboks reportedly drawing interest from English clubs. “Both want to stay,” a source told Rapport and according to the news outlet, the Cape outfit plans to table offers for the pair soon. However, it is understood that Moerat’s decision
Winger Remy Baget scored a hat-trick as Castres produced a fourth-quarter surge to demolish the Vodacom Bulls in the Investec Champions Cup match at Stade Pierre-Fabre on Saturday night. READ: Let’s be realistic about SA’s Euro cup prospects Baget’s late spree accounted for three of Castres’ five tries in the final 16 minutes as the
The DHL Stormers scored six unanswered tries on their way to a commanding 40-0 Investec Champions Cup win against Sale Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday. A full house of five points in front of an enthusiastic home crowd means that the DHL Stormers keep their play-off hopes alive ahead of a trip to Paris
Lock JD Schickerling will become the latest player to reach 50 caps for the DHL Stormers in the Investec Champions Cup clash with the Sale Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The imposing second row forward will join the likes of captain Salmaan Moerat, fullback Warrick Gelant, hookers Joseph Dweba and Andre-Hugo Venter and loose
Seasoned campaigner Nizaam Carr returns to action to lead the Vodacom Bulls when they take on French outfit Castres Olympique at the Stade Pierre-Fabre in the South of France in the third round of the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup. Nemo captains the side JF & Sintu paired up at lock Bernard & Boeta link up
In the Investec Champions Cup only the Hollywoodbets Sharks are currently ranked in the top four in their pool with two pool matches remaining, while the Vodacom Bulls are currently ranked fifth and the DHL Stormers sixth, making victories important if they are to advance to the Round of 16. The same applies for the
The return to international club rugby means that the third and fourth rounds bring about a sense of urgency and eminence. Results will begin to give finality to log positioning as the competition intensifies and knockouts beckon in the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup. The Vodacom Bulls travel to the Commune of Castres in Southern France
