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South African lock Quinn Roux was a standout on defence for Bath in a high-scoring Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against the Northampton Saints. Northampton are one of the most attack-minded teams in the competition, but came up just short against Bath in an epic clash on Friday night. Bath won an 11-try thriller 43-41 with […]

Coach Stephen Larkham hailed the ACT Brumbies’ composure after a win over the Highlanders ended their lean run of form in Super Rugby Pacific. The Brumbies won 14-10 after leading 7-3 at half-time. Substitute forward Luke Reimer capitalised on his team’s one-man advantage to score a decisive late try in Dunedin on Friday night, lifting

Johann van Graan’s Bath fought back from 21 points down to beat the Northampton Saints in a thrilling Investec Champions Cup quarter-final on Friday night. The hosts won 43-41 at The Rec and will face defending champions Bordeaux Bègles or six-time winners Toulouse in the semi-finals. Hit by an early Northampton whirlwind, Bath trailed 14-0

Coach Johann van Graan reflects on Bath’s Investec Champions Cup quarter-final comeback victory at The Rec. REPORT: Bath stun Saints with breathtaking comeback Johann van Graan joins our panel for a post-match chat following @BathRugby‘s progression to the semis “This game certainly ranks as one of the best I’ve been involved in” #InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/bgbnRyuxjL —

Teen sensation Cheswill Jooste says his meteoric rise over the past year has forced him to adapt. Speaking to News24, the 19-year-old from Vredenburg on the West Coast admitted he had been surprised by how quickly things had progressed. A year ago he was part of the Junior Boks team that won their first World

The Vodacom Bulls have managed to hold on to star scrumhalf Embrose Papier – for now. According to RugbyPass, the Bulls have rejected an initial bid from the Sale Sharks to sign the in-form scrumhalf, who had a three-month loan stint with the English Premiership club in 2019. The 28-year-old remains under contract in Pretoria

All Blacks great Murray Mexted says he’s “disgusted” by how former coach Ian Foster was treated by NZ Rugby. Speaking on the DSPN podcast with Martin Devlin, Mexted said he had read Foster’s autobiography Leading Under Pressure. “I really enjoyed the book,” Mexted said. “It explained a lot to me. It showed how inept New

Two South African stars will lead from the front when the Glasgow Warriors host Toulon in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup quarter-final at Scotstoun Stadium. Glasgow winger Kyle Steyn and Toulon lock David Ribbans were both born and raised in South Africa, before going on to represent Scotland and England respectively. Franco Smith’s Glasgow advanced to

Rob du Preez starts at outside centre in one of three changes to the Sale Sharks XV for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster in Dublin. The 32-year-old, one-cap Springbok replaces countryman Marius Louw, who drops to the bench. Sale’s South African contingent also includes No 8 Dan du Preez, flank Jacques Vermeulen and lock

Springbok hopeful Carlü Sadie has been named in Bordeaux Bègles XV as they host bitter rivals Toulouse in Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup quarter-final. The clash of the two French giants is considered to be the tie of the round and is a rematch of last season’s semi-final. Sadie will anchor a Bordeaux pack that laid