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Defending champions Bordeaux Bègles have been dealt a major blow ahead of a decisive run in the Investec Champions Cup. Captain and scrumhalf Maxime Lucu has been sidelined with a sprained right knee and faces between four and six weeks on the sidelines. Bordeaux coach Yannick Bru confirmed that the France international will miss their […]

English professional rugby is edging closer to a major structural overhaul, with plans progressing for the Premiership to become a standalone, ring-fenced expansion league from the 2029-30 season. The RFU, Premiership Rugby and Championship Rugby are understood to be working together on the proposal, which would see the top flight break away from the traditional

The Bristol Bears will be without a key forward for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup match at Loftus Versfeld. Tighthead prop Lovejoy Chawatama has been ruled out after suffering a calf injury in last weekend’s 19-17 English Premiership win over the Sale Sharks. The 33-year-old Zimbabwean has been a mainstay for the Bears this season, featuring

Under-pressure Harlequins coach Jason Gilmore has made it clear ahead of Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against the Stormers that squad cuts are looming. While the Stormers arrive in London riding the wave of an unbeaten season, Quins are playing for far more than points. They have endured a torrid campaign, winning just four of

Juandre Rudolph believes the Vodacom Bulls are edging closer to a turnaround, even as results continue to test their resolve. The loose forward says there were clear signs of progress in the 13-8 defeat to the Stormers in Cape Town, despite the frustration of another loss. “It’s never nice to lose and we’ll never be

The Lions know effort alone won’t be enough when they host Lyon in Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash at Ellis Park. The Lions are fresh off their 23-22 smash-and-grab win over the Sharks in Durban and loose forward Siba Qoma has encouraged his teammates to convert good passages of play, into decisive moments on the

Ulster have provided an injury update on No 8 Juarno Augustus ahead of Sunday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash against the Cheetahs in Amsterdam. The South African had first been diagnosed with what was described as a “significant ankle ligament injury”, but defence coach Willie Faloon says there is now cautious optimism around his recovery timeline.

Kevin Ferguson “The Money Man” and Gavin Rich go deep on a massive weekend of rugby as the Stormers face Harlequins and the Sharks hunt Sale. Is Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu the X-factor? Are the Sharks being underestimated? Bold predictions, sharp insights, and a few spicy takes you won’t hear anywhere else… The post The Money Man

Former Springbok centre Adrian Jacobs believes the Sharks will pose a greater attacking threat by getting Ethan Hooker more involved. Jacobs, who represented the Sharks from 2004 to 2011, says the team’s current approach has value, but feels there is untapped potential further out. “Look, I sometimes get a little frustrated with all the kicking

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson has questioned whether his side are respected by their Durban-based namesakes. This follows a post on X by Sharks owner Marco Masotti ahead of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash in Manchester. “I hope the Sale fans show up to see the real @SharksRugby. Good luck to the Sale