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The Investec Champions Cup will retain its controversial format until at least 2030, despite growing criticism from clubs, coaches and fans. European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has rejected calls for change, insisting the current structure is delivering drama, jeopardy and stronger fan engagement. Under the existing format, 24 teams are split into four pools of […]

Sonny Bill Williams says the All Blacks need a new captain to move the team forward – and has named his ideal replacement. The former All Blacks centre weighed in on the fallout from head coach Scott Robertson’s dismissal, urging NZ Rugby to look beyond the coaching box as the national side attempts to reset

A French Top 14 club is reportedly targeting a Springbok scrumhalf. Faf de Klerk has emerged as a potential target for Perpignan, with reports in France suggesting the Catalan outfit is exploring a move for the two-time World Cup winner. According to Rugby Scope, Perpignan have made initial contact with De Klerk, whose contract with

Springbok attack coach Tony Brown has reacted to reports linking him with a return to New Zealand to help coach the All Blacks. There has been fevered speculation around the 51-year-old since Scott Robertson was unexpectedly sacked as All Blacks head coach midway through his four-year deal, a decision that has sent shockwaves through New

The Investec Champions Cup has delivered several bolters for Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, the boys name them. The post Keo & Zels: Unveiling Rassie’s Bok bolters appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The Investec Champions Cup has delivered several bolters for Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, the boys name them. The post Keo & Zels: Unveiling

Stormers No 8 Evan Roos’ try against Leicester is among the best from the past weekend’s Investec Champions Cup action. Which five-pointer gets your vote? VOTE HERE Photo: Cole Cruickshank/Gallo Images The post Watch: Champions Cup top tries (Round 4) appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Stormers No 8 Evan Roos’ try against Leicester is

Paul de Villiers has been lauded for his work as the Stormers’ breakdown specialist, but the man himself wants to broaden his all-round game impact. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. The 23-year-old has been one of the keys to the Stormers’ superb start to the season, but he showed on Saturday that there is much more

Defence coach Norman Laker says the Stormers have addressed their “midfield collapses” ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against the Sharks in Cape Town. The log-leading Stormers will be looking to extend their winning start to the tournament to nine matches, while the 14th-placed Sharks chase just their third win. Laker described local derbies as

Francke Horn praised the Lions’ character and set-piece dominance in brutal conditions in Perpignan on Saturday night. The 20-20 draw at the Stade Aimé Giral was not enough to take the Lions into the EPCR Challenge Cup round of 16, with Perpignan advancing on points difference. Yet for Horn, the performance said plenty about where

Springbok centre Damian de Allende dotted down for the Wild Knights as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the latest round of Japanese Rugby League One. It was a battle of the Springbok centres with De Allende‘s Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights claiming a convincing 50-21 win against Jesse Kriel‘s Canon Eagles in Kanagawa. Kriel captained