Eben Etzebeth is a notable absentee in a 28-man Sharks squad for a two-match European tour which gets under way with a clash against Bordeaux-Begles on Sunday. John Plumtree has named a formidable group for the trip to France and Wales. The Sharks face Bordeaux in the final round of pool fixtures in the Investec […]
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Assistant coach Dawie Snyman said the Stormers, fresh off a huge result in Cape Town, have set their sights on beating Racing 92 on Saturday to clinch a last 16 spot in the Investec Champions Cup. Following a dominant victory over Sale Sharks last week at Cape Town Stadium, where the Stormers scored six tries,
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The Sharks have full control of their playoff hopes going into the final round of pool fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup this week. John Plumtree’s charges, along with the Stormers, are still in the race to the Champions Cup last 16 spots, but the Vodacom Bulls’ hopes of advancing to
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Head coach Ivan van Rooyen has emphasised the importance of Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup tie against Dragons at Ellis Park following their loss in France last week. “The defeat means it is non-negotiable that we have to win on Saturday to reach the round of 16,” said Van Rooyen, as the Pride went down 28-5
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Jake White has conceded the Bulls’ Champions Cup playoff prospects are “done” and that the objective this week is to build momentum for the URC with a strong performance against Stade Francais in Pretoria on Saturday. White has turned his attention to securing a strong finish to the campaign and rebuilding confidence, following a 49-10
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Two quick-fire tries by tank Thomas du Toit helped Bath clinch a convincing win over Clermont in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday, while his Springbok teammates shone in Japan’s League One. Champions Cup Du Toit was named man of the match for his brace in another dominant display as Bath beat Clermont 40-21 at
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Lions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye bounced off a would-be Montpellier tackler during their Challenge Cup match. Maybe the Emirates Lions should use Asenathi Ntlabakanye in midfield more often A massive bump in their #ChallengeCupRugby clash yesterday against Montpellier pic.twitter.com/7vmc2xOXCJ — SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) January 12, 2025 The post Watch: ‘Jozi Bulldozer’ embarrasses defender appeared first on
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Replacement fullback Cohen Jasper scored a try after the siren as the Cheetahs overhauled Zebre in a thrilling EPCR Challenge Cup clash in Amsterdam on Sunday. The lead changed hands seven times in a match that featured a 35-minute dry spell in the second half, but Jasper’s try in the 81st minute sealed a 22-18
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Follow the live action as the Cheetahs face Zebre Parma in a Challenge Cup clash at the NRCA Stadium in Amsterdam. Tweets by ChallengeCup_ The post LIVE: Cheetahs vs Zebre Parma appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Follow the live action as the Cheetahs face Zebre Parma in Amsterdam. #ChallengeCupRugby #CHEvZEB The post LIVE:
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John Plumtree said the Sharks would take positives from their home loss on Saturday as they look to qualify for the Investec Champions Cup last 16 in Bordeaux next week. The Sharks went down 20-8 at Kings Park against French giants Toulouse, who were well below their standard in hot and humid Durban conditions but
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