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Antoine Aucagne’s last-gasp penalty ensured the points were shared between Perpignan and the Cheetahs in the first round EPCR Challenge Cup clash at the NRCA Stadium in Amsterdam on Sunday. The lead changed hands four times in this contest, but it was the erratic boot of Perpignan flyhalf Aucagne that eventually forced a 20-20 draw.  […]

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Second-half tries from Tristan Leyds and Shilton van Wyk secured a Blitzboks win over Spain and a spot in the Cape Town Sevens final. Spain’s Eduardo Gonzalez capitalised on a good spell of possession to open the scoring in the semi-final with a try in the corner, immediately followed by Alejandro Laforga dotting down under

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While rueful of missed opportunities in Saturday’s loss to Saracens, Jake White believes it’s not ‘all doom and gloom’ for the Vodacom Bulls in the 2024-25 Investec Champions Cup. The Bulls started strongly, with Sebastian de Klerk scoring early in the round 1 clash in London. But Saracens adapted to blustery conditions to claim a

SA-born loose forward Jacques Vermeulen has expressed frustration over World Rugby stipulations that bar him from representing England. The former DHL Western Province and Sharks powerhouse qualifies for eligibility through residency after five years with the Exeter Chiefs. But according to World Rugby, Vermeulen, who played for the Junior Boks in 2014 and 2015, is

Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) reportedly remains interested in securing a stake in SA Rugby despite last week’s rejection of their R1.4 billion proposal by the union’s voting members. According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, the US investment group plans further consultations with key franchise stakeholders before their exclusive negotiating rights expire at year’s end. “After Friday’s

Lions centre Marius Louw is reportedly set to join Sale Sharks in July, while scrumhalves Cameron Wright and Nico Steyn are rumored to be in discussions with overseas clubs. Sunday newspaper Rapport reveals that Sale boss Alex Sanderson has identified Louw as a key addition to their midfield. The 29-year-old joined the Lions in 2022

Sharks head coach John Plumtree has tempered celebrations of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup win in Durban with concerns over further injuries and a chaotic final quarter. The Sharks opened their 2024-25 European cup campaign with a dominant 39-21 victory over Exeter Chiefs at Kings Park. However, the match ended with loose forwards Vincent Tshituka and

MARK KEOHANE urges South Africans to appreciate an unprecedented access to top-tier club rugby, a far cry from days when their exposure was limited to domestic matches. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane emphasises the privilege of local talent and teams competing in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. He acknowledges the adjustment for fans