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The Lions are alive in Europe, but coach Ivan van Rooyen knows the real examination begins now on a challenging tour. Fresh off their 42-33 EPCR Challenge Cup win over Lyon at Ellis Park, the Joburg-based side heads north for a demanding two-match tour that will test both squad depth and adaptability. First up is […]

A World Cup-winning Springbok lock will join Gloucester ahead of the 2026-27 season. The English Premiership club has signed Jean Kleyn, who’s made 160 appearances for Munster over the past 10 seasons. A powerful and uncompromising presence in the engine room, Kleyn brings a wealth of experience at the highest level of the game, representing

It’s all to play for in the Investec Champions Cup as the pool stage reaches its climax with jeopardy in every game. The Glasgow Warriors, Sale Sharks, Leinster, Harlequins, Bordeaux Bègles, Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints are already assured of qualification. However, with the likes of six-time winners Toulouse, three-time champions Saracens, Englishs Premiership champions

Andre-Hugo Venter says the Stormers must feed off home support in Saturday’s must-win Investec Champions Cup match against the Leicester Tigers. A 61-10 hammering from Harlequins in London means the Stormers have no room for error in a decisive Pool 3 clash at Cape Town Stadium. “There’s always that pressure, but we want to go

Former Junior Boks flank Batho Hlekani reflects on a Lions debut that culminated in the Man of the Match award. READ: Lions laud Batho’s instant impact “It was a short week for me… the players pushed me and were behind me.’ A debut to remember for new Lions superstar Batho Hlekani which culminated in the

Frans Steyn on his stint with Racing 92 as a player and what his Cheetahs team can expect at the domed Paris La Défense Arena on Sunday. The Toyota Cheetahs are in Paris for EPCR Challenge Cup action! Coach Frans Steyn shares his memories and thoughts on Racing 92.#ToyotaCheetahs #ChallengeCup #InsideTheArena #LegendaryToughness@YesPlaySA @ChallengeCup_ @ToyotaSA pic.twitter.com/fhsa6PgBnD

Ox Nche says the Sharks are targeting maximum points from their final Investec Champions Cup pool match against Clermont at Kings Park on Saturday. Pool 1 is finely poised, with the Glasgow Warriors and Sale Sharks having already secured their places in round of 16, leaving Saracens, Toulouse and the Sharks battling for the remaining

The Stormers are set to welcome back a key player for Saturday’s must-win Investec Champions Cup clash against the Leicester Tigers in Cape Town. Backline and attack coach Dawie Snyman revealed on Tuesday that Ruhan Nel returned to training on Monday after a calf injury picked up in mid-December. The experienced centre’s defensive organisation and leadership

Join Ben Kayser to review an incredible round three of Investec Champions Cup, including everything you might have missed. The post Watch: Champions Cup Highlights Show (Round 3) appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Join Ben Kayser to review an incredible round three of Investec Champions Cup, including everything you might have missed. The post

Sharks prop Mawande Mdanda says scrumming against Ox Nche every week has been the most valuable lesson of his young professional career. The 22-year-old tighthead, who grew up playing rugby on the dusty streets of Mandeni, is still early in his journey but already rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in world rugby