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Which of these five tries from the Investec Champions Cup round of 16 was the best? VOTE HERE! Photo: James Crombie/INPHO The post Watch: Champions Cup top tries (Round of 16) appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Which of these five tries from the Investec Champions Cup round of 16 was the best? The post […]

Vodacom Bulls hooker Johan Grobbelaar was among the standout performers in the Investec Champions Cup round of 16. The Pretoria-based side lost 25-21 to the Glasgow Warriors in torrential conditions at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday night. Grobbelaar put in a colossal 80-minute performance on Glasgow’s 4G pitch, making 25 tackles – the most in the

Maties face a daunting trip to Potchefstroom, where the NWU Eagles boast a formidable home record ahead of Monday’s Varsity Cup semi-final. The Eagles have been unbeatable at the Fanie du Toit Sports Ground this season, earning the right to host the knockout clash after finishing second on the log. However, the Maroon Army arrive

Investec Champions Cup holders Bordeaux Bègles scored five tries in 18 first-half minutes as they thrashed visiting Leicester.The 64-14 victory set up a showdown against French champions Toulouse in the last eight. In Sunday’s late game, eight-time finalists Leinster pulled away in the closing stages to beat Edinburgh 49-31. In a deceptively even first 20

Several South Africans will fly the flag high in this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. BORDEAUX BÈGLES Defending champions Bordeaux Bègles thrashed a weakened Leicester Tigers 64-14 at the Stade Chaban-Delmas to set up a quarter-final clash against six-time winners and French Top 14 rivals Toulouse. Prop Carlü Sadie, who was called

Bordeaux Bègles’ 64-14 Investec Champions Cup last-16 win against the Leicester Tigers came at a high price. Springbok midfielder Rohan Janse van Rensburg lasted barely a minute after coming off the bench in the 50th minute before going down in clear distress. He was assisted from the field and later seen leaving the stadium on

UJ coach Therlow Pietersen says his side can play with freedom in Monday night’s Varsity Cup semi-final against Tuks in Pretoria. Tuks topped the log with 31 points after winning six of their seven matches, while UJ finished fourth on 21 points – two ahead of defending champions UCT – to secure a playoff spot.

Steve Borthwick has been dealt a major blow ahead of England’s July Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park. Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson has confirmed that front-row pair Luke Cowan-Dickie and Bevan Rodd are facing season-ending injuries, putting their involvement in the Bok Test in serious jeopardy. The duo were both injured during

Bordeaux Bègles will host Toulouse in the pick of the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals. Defending champions Bordeaux thrashed the Leicester Tigers 64-14 at the Stade Chaban-Delmas on Sunday, while six-time winners Toulouse hammered the Bristol Bears 59-26 at the Stade Ernest-Wallon on Saturday. More to follow … Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals (SA times) Friday, 10

Bath coach Johann van Graan praised Thomas du Toit after the Bok prop’s match-turning performance against Saracens at The Rec on Saturday. The English Premiership champions won the Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash 31-22 to set up a quarter-final against the Northampton Saints. Du Toit, who will return to Durban at the end of the