Sports

EPCR has paid tribute to Stormers team manager Chippie Solomon, who died on Saturday morning. It is believed the 64-year-old suffered a heart attack. “Chippie played a key role during the integration of South African clubs into international club rugby,” said the organisers of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. “Through his warmth, […]

Franco Smith’s Glasgow Warriors crashed out of the Investec Champions Cup after a 22-19 defeat to Toulon at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday. Toulon will face Leinster or the Sale Sharks in the semi-finals. More to follow … REPORT: Bath stun Saints with breathtaking comeback GLASGOW WARRIORS – Tries: Stafford McDowall, Ollie Smith, Gregor Hiddleston. Conversions:

Watch the SA Rugby U23 Cup match between the Bulls XV and Stormers XXIII at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday (2pm kick-off). The post WATCH LIVE: Bulls XV vs Stormers XXIII appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Watch the SA Rugby U23 Cup match between the Bulls XV and Stormers XXIII at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday

Stormers team manager Christopher “Chippie” Solomon passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 64. Solomon had served in the role since 2004, taking charge of over 350 matches in that time and providing an unmistakeable presence on the touchline through the highs and lows of 21 seasons. “This is devastating news for so

Johan Ackermann has backed new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie to succeed. Past encounters with former Chiefs coach Rennie left a lasting impression on Vodacom Bulls boss Ackermann, who was coaching the Lions at the time. “I’ve got huge respect for Dave Rennie and we’ve always had a good relationship,” Ackermann said on the Megafoon

South African lock Quinn Roux was a standout on defence for Bath in a high-scoring Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against the Northampton Saints. Northampton are one of the most attack-minded teams in the competition, but came up just short against Bath in an epic clash on Friday night. Bath won an 11-try thriller 43-41 with

Coach Stephen Larkham hailed the ACT Brumbies’ composure after a win over the Highlanders ended their lean run of form in Super Rugby Pacific. The Brumbies won 14-10 after leading 7-3 at half-time. Substitute forward Luke Reimer capitalised on his team’s one-man advantage to score a decisive late try in Dunedin on Friday night, lifting

Johann van Graan’s Bath fought back from 21 points down to beat the Northampton Saints in a thrilling Investec Champions Cup quarter-final on Friday night. The hosts won 43-41 at The Rec and will face defending champions Bordeaux Bègles or six-time winners Toulouse in the semi-finals. Hit by an early Northampton whirlwind, Bath trailed 14-0

Coach Johann van Graan reflects on Bath’s Investec Champions Cup quarter-final comeback victory at The Rec. REPORT: Bath stun Saints with breathtaking comeback Johann van Graan joins our panel for a post-match chat following @BathRugby‘s progression to the semis “This game certainly ranks as one of the best I’ve been involved in” #InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/bgbnRyuxjL —

Teen sensation Cheswill Jooste says his meteoric rise over the past year has forced him to adapt. Speaking to News24, the 19-year-old from Vredenburg on the West Coast admitted he had been surprised by how quickly things had progressed. A year ago he was part of the Junior Boks team that won their first World