Champions Cup

Dobson: It’s do-or-die against ‘Walking Dead’

A victory in the DHL Stormers’ Champions Cup home debut against London Irish on Saturday is crucial to John Dobson’s plans.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Agustin Creevy (C) of London Irish walks off the pitch after being red carded by referee Andrea Piardi during the Heineken Cup match between London Irish and Montpellier at Gtech Community Stadium on December 09, 2022 in Brentford, England.

London Irish suffer blow for Stormers trip

London Irish will be without Agustin Creevy for their Champions Cup clash with the DHL Stormers in Cape Town after the Los Pumas veteran was suspended.

Jake ‘realistic’ as Bulls pick their battles

Jake White has further explained his decision to retain the Vodacom Bulls squad of veterans and youngsters for the Champions Cup clash against Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.

Saffas dominate European Dream Team

South African teams were in top form on debut in European competition, and five SA-born players were awarded with places in the best XV of the opening round of the 2022-23 Champions Cup.

(13660030bl) ASM Clermont Auvergne vs DHL Stormers. ASM Clermont Auvergne's Alivereti Raka and Damian Willemse of the Stormers Heineken Champions Cup Round 1 Pool B, Stade Marcel-Michelin, France - 10 Dec 2022

Nel: Stormers slip-up a learning curve

Ruhan Nel says the DHL Stormers’ errors in the second-half slip-up away to Clermont are all fixable as they prepare to host London Irish in their first Champions Cup match at home.

Bongi: SA teams ready to make Europe ‘uncomfortable’

Bongi Mbonambi has said he regrets the Sharks’ ill-discipline in their Champions Cup debut, but he’s not apologising to Antoine Dupont who has taken issue with South African clubs competing in Europe.

Bulls stick with mix and match for Exeter trip

Jake White has named a 29-man Vodacom Bulls tour squad for the Pool A Champions Cup clash away to Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.

White devises plan to fight on two fronts

Jake White will split the Vodacom Bulls squad, with one half flying to Exeter for Saturday’s Champions Cup clash, while the other half stays in SA to prepare for the DHL Stormers.

Vodacom Bulls vs Lyon. Bernard van der Linde of the Vodacom Bulls celebrates after scoring a try Heineken Champions Cup Round 1 Pool A, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa - 10 Dec 2022

Jake proud of ‘phenomenal’ Bulls

Jake White has heaped praise on the Vodacom Bulls’ performance after they survived a late comeback from French giants Lyon at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday in their Champions Cup debut.

La Rochelle's South African wing Dillyn Leyds (L) and La Rochelle's French lock Thomas Lavault celebrate after scoring a try during the European Rugby Champions Cup pool B rugby union match between Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle) and Northampton at The Marcel-Deflandre Stadium in La Rochelle, western France on December 10, 2022.

Saffas Abroad: Leyds gives defending champs fast start

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving overseas-based SA players in the Champions and Challenge Cup, including how Dillyn Leyds helped La Rochelle make the perfect start.