The Glasgow Warriors opened their Investec Champions Cup campaign in style on a grim, rain-soaked night in Manchester. Franco Smith’s men roared back from 14 points down to claim a bonus-point 26-21 victory over the Sale Sharks. The hosts made the perfect start, turning early pressure into points when a lineout drive powered captain Ernst […]
Steyn stars in Warriors’ comeback win Read More »
Stormers coach John Dobson praised his side’s resilience and squad depth after claiming a priceless 26-17 Investec Champions Cup win over Bayonne. Dobson was thrilled with how an inexperienced match-day group fronted up in one of Europe’s most intimidating cauldrons, while playing much of the second half with 14 men. “The first half was great
Delighted Dobbo hails Stormers grit, depth Read More »
The Stormers survived a second-half red card and a fierce Bayonne comeback to clinch a crucial away win in their Investec Champions Cup opener at the Stade Jean Dauger. John Dobson’s men triumphed 26-17 having led 16-5 half-time. Away victories in Europe are notoriously hard to come by and Bayonne rarely lose at home. Their
Stormers clinch priceless win in France Read More »
Sharks coach John Plumtree says his selection for Sunday’s daunting Investec Champions Cup opener against Toulouse is rooted in long-term planning. Plumtree opted to rest their Springbok stars – including Siya Kolisi, Grant Williams, Andre Esterhuizen and Ethan Hooker – for the match in one of European rugby’s most intimidating cauldrons. “All of our Springboks
Plum backs youthful Sharks for Toulouse test Read More »
Follow the live action as Bayonne face the Stormers in a Champions Cup clash at Stade Jean-Dauger. Tweets by THESTORMERS The post LIVE: Bayonne vs Stormers appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Follow the live action as Bayonne face the Stormers at Stade Jean-Dauger. #InvestecChampionsCup The post LIVE: Bayonne vs Stormers appeared first
LIVE: Bayonne vs Stormers Read More »
It will be a homecoming of note for new Springbok Sevens back Nabo Sokoyi when the Cape Town Sevens kicks off on Saturday. The uncapped Blitzbok finally arrived home, where his roots and heart have been all along, after travelling to play rugby in the Netherlands, England, USA, Russia and France. The 24-year-old Sokoyi was
World traveller Sokoyi set for Blitzboks debut Read More »
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander expressed immense pride and gratitude at the end of what has been a very good year for South African rugby. During the general meeting held in Cape Town on Friday, Alexander lauded the collective strength of the organisation and thanked all stakeholders for their roles in making 2025 a big
SA Rugby celebrates progress, success Read More »
Outgoing head coach John Plumtree insists he will still be around as the Sharks navigate through a turbulent period. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against Toulouse will be Plumtree’s final match in charge as he makes way for former Sharks and Springbok winger JP Pietersen. Plumtree said Pietersen’s elevation on an
Plum: I’ll be there supporting JP Read More »
Antoine Dupont has been named among the substitutes for Toulouse’s Investec Champions Cup match against the Sharks on Sunday. The star scrumhalf made his return from a lengthy injury layoff off the bench against Racing 92 in the Top 14 last weekend. Thomas Ramos returns at fullback having been rested against Racing. Toulouse are top
Dupont on Toulouse bench for Sharks battle Read More »
Sharks coach John Plumtree says Eben Etzebeth is “devastated” and “very remorseful” after copping a 12-week suspension for eye-gouging. Speaking from France ahead of the Sharks’ Investec Champions Cup opener against Toulouse on Sunday, Plumtree did not sugar-coat the impact of the ban on the Sharks. “He’s very remorseful. Obviously, he knows what an impact
Plum: Eben ban a big blow for Sharks Read More »
