The Stormers are set to welcome back a wave of experience and Springbok quality as they prepare for back-to-back Vodacom URC matches against the Sharks. This is a timely boost that coach John Dobson believes could define both their domestic and European ambitions. Fresh off their 39-26 Investec Champions Cup win over the Leicester Tigers, […]
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The round of 16 lineups for the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup have been confirmed. Investec Champions Cup The STORMERS held off an understrength Leicester Tigers at Cape Town Stadium to secure safe passage into the last 16 of the Champions Cup. However, they finished third in Pool 3 after Harlequins upset La
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A 78th-minute try by centre Gael Fickou snatched victory for Racing 92 against the Cheetahs in a thrilling EPCR Challenge Cup clash on Sunday. The Cheetahs looked to have done enough when centre Zander du Plessis’ try gave them a 28-24 lead with 10 minutes remaining at the Paris La Défense Arena. But it was
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Follow the live action as Racing 92 face the Cheetahs in the final EPCR Challenge Cup pool match of the season at La Défense Arena. Tweets by ChampionsCup The post LIVE: Racing 92 vs Cheetahs appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Follow the live action as Racing 92 take on the Cheetahs in
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The Vodacom Bulls have qualified for the Investec Champions Cup round of 16 despite winning just one pool match. The Bulls lost their first three pool games, against Bordeaux Begles (46-33), the Northampton Saints (50-5) and the Bristol Bears (61-49) before edging Pau 26-24 in France on Friday night. However, that was enough to finish
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Leicester Tigers coach Geoff Parling revealed the extent of a chaotic travel build-up after his side’s Investec Champions Cup defeat to the Stormers. Despite a hugely disruptive week, an understrength Leicester pushed the Stormers all the way at Cape Town Stadium before eventually going down 39-26. “We had to split the lads into groups of
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Stephan Lewies will return to Durban with a desire to put right how his first chapter with the Sharks ended. The 33-year-old lock told Rapport he regretted the manner of his departure from his home union eight years ago, but now has the chance to make happier memories after agreeing to rejoin the Sharks from
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Varsity Cup rugby will introduce a new post-try scoring option designed to reward attacking ambition. According to Rapport, teams that score a try in the 2026 tournament will be given a choice to kick for the standard two-point conversion or opt for a high-risk, high-reward alternative that gives them 120 seconds to score another try.
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The Vodacom Bulls have signed a Sharks prop ahead of Wilco Louw’s departure to the Stormers at the end of the season. According to Rapport, Mawande Mdanda will arrive at Loftus Versfeld on a two-year deal. The 22-year-old has gained extensive experience training with a Springbok-studded Sharks squad, included Bok loosehead Ox Nche. MORE: ‘Raw’
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Antoine Dupont delivered a masterclass as Toulouse powered into the Investec Champions Cup last 16 with a crushing 77-7 victory over Sale. Dupont crossed twice as the six-time champions ran in 11 tries in a one-sided contest, ensuring they avoided missing out on the knockout stages for the first time since 2016. The emphatic win
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