Eddie O’Sullivan says four-time Investec Champions Cup winners Leinster have gone backwards under senior coach Jacques Nienaber. Nienaber joined the Irish giants in 2023 after guiding the Springboks to World Cup glory, replacing attack-minded Stuart Lancaster. While Leinster won the Vodacom URC title in 2024-25, European success has remained elusive, with defeats in the 2023-24 […]
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The Vodacom Bulls end a six-match losing run while the Stormers keep winning, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. Investec Champions Cup Castres vs Bath (Friday, 10pm) Juandre Joubert: Bath by 6 Simon Borchardt: Bath by 7 Dylan Johnson: Bath by 9 Lindiz van Zilla: Bath by 3 Morne Esben: Bath by 12 Edinburgh vs Gloucester
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A Springbok is set to make his return from injury for the Sharks in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup match against the Sale Sharks in Manchester. Netwerk24 reports that Vincent Koch is in line for his first appearance in two months after recovering from a shoulder injury. The Springbok tighthead has been sidelined since October after
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Bulls will end their losing streak in the Investec Champions Cup, while in Manchester there’s only place for one Sharks. The post Keo & Zels: Why Bulls will skin Bears appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Bulls will end their losing streak in the Investec Champions Cup, while in Manchester there’s only place for one
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Griquas have managed to secure the long-term signing of one of the Stormers’ most highly-rated young players. Damian Markus, a former Junior Springbok, joined the Shizuoka Blue Revs in Japan for the 2024-25 League One season before returning to Western Province and then going on loan to Griquas. That move has now been made permanent,
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A Stormers forward faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a neck injury. Netwerk24 reports that Ruan Ackermann is expected to be out of action for between four and six months, ruling him out of the remainder of the season. The flank has been de-registered for the Investec Champions Cup, with lock Alex
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The Lions have confirming another key retention as they lock in emerging talent. The latest to commit is promising loosehead prop SJ Kotze, who has put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him at Ellis Park until June 2029. The 23-year-old former Junior Springbok is regarded as one of the Lions’ most
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The Stormers wrapped up their preparation for their Investec Champions Cup contest with Harlequins in glorious sunshine ahead of the anticipated icy conditions at The Stoop on Sunday. MORE: Stormers hungry to beat ‘desperate’ Harlequins Some hard work before hitting the road. #inittogether pic.twitter.com/mWQgTsa249 — DHL Stormers (@THESTORMERS) January 8, 2026 Photo: X/@THESTORMERS The post
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Defending champions Bordeaux Bègles have been dealt a major blow ahead of a decisive run in the Investec Champions Cup. Captain and scrumhalf Maxime Lucu has been sidelined with a sprained right knee and faces between four and six weeks on the sidelines. Bordeaux coach Yannick Bru confirmed that the France international will miss their
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English professional rugby is edging closer to a major structural overhaul, with plans progressing for the Premiership to become a standalone, ring-fenced expansion league from the 2029-30 season. The RFU, Premiership Rugby and Championship Rugby are understood to be working together on the proposal, which would see the top flight break away from the traditional
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