Van Graan steers Munster into European playoffs
Johann van Graan has lauded the character his Munster side showed to snatch a last-gasp victory over Castres that sealed the province’s passage to the knockout stages of the Champions Cup.
Green on target as Quins seal dramatic win
Tyrone Green scored a crucial try as Harlequins claimed a dramatic 36-33 Champions Cup victory over Cardiff on Friday.
Bordeaux coach slams ‘rubbish’ Champions Cup draw decision
Bordeaux head coach Christophe Urios said the decision by European Champions Cup organisers to declare last month’s postponed games as draws means the competition is now “rubbish”.
Postponed European matches in France cancelled
The even matches across the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup which were postponed in December because of France’s travel restrictions have now been cancelled and declared as draws.
Watch: De Allende’s MOTM performance vs Castres
Springbok centre Damian de Allende ripped through Castres in a man-of-the-match performance for Munster in Saturday’s Champions Cup victory at Thomond Park.
Champions Cup change rules to help Covid-19 stranded teams
European Champions Cup organisers have granted teams an “unlimited” number of new players for this season’s competition to counter the fallout from travel restrictions.
Ref, send everyone off or keep cards in pocket
The much-anticipated Champions Cup final was the latest in a growing number of rugby matches ruined by a referee overreacting to a high tackle, writes ZELIM NEL.
LIVE: La Rochelle vs Toulouse
Follow the live action as La Rochelle take on Toulouse in the Champions Cup final at Twickenham.
Kolbe ready to ‘crack open’ Champions Cup final
World Cup-winning Bok Cheslin Kolbe has encouraged his Toulouse teammates to ‘crack open’ the European Champions Cup final against La Rochelle on Saturday.
Europe beware, we are coming for everything!
The idea that South Africa’s integration into European club rugby should be limited to the PRO16 for the foreseeable future is naive and impractical, writes ZELIM NEL.
