Ex-England flyhalf: SA teams deserve to play in Europe
South African sides have earned the right to mix it with the best in Europe in the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, according to former England and Sharks flyhalf Andy Goode.
Cup draw sends Europe’s best to South Africa
European giants will travel to South Africa to battle the Stormers, Bulls, Sharks, Lions and Cheetahs after the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup draws were completed on Tuesday.
Bok playmaker set for shock Lions return
An overseas-based Springbok playmaker and Lions’ Super Rugby hero has been linked with a return to Ellis Park following his release.
SA teams to be seeded in Euro cup competitions
European rugby’s governing body, the EPCR, has confirmed the format for next year’s expanded Champions and Challenge Cup competitions, which include five South African entrants.
Ex-Lions, Wales captain Phil Bennett dies
Former British & Irish Lions and Wales captain Phil Bennett has died aged 73, it was announced on Sunday, as tributes poured in for a flyhalf whose “magic” brought “spectators out of their seats”.
Blast from the past: The best of SA finals
Look back on memorable SA finals as the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls prepare for an all-South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship decider.
Sharks fall prey to Lions revival
With a second-half recovery against the Sharks, the Lions made it two wins on the trot in the Currie Cup at Kings Park on Saturday evening.
RECAP: Sharks vs Lions
Follow the live action as the Sharks host the Lions in a Currie Cup clash at Kings Park Stadium.
Triple threat tricks out Lions
The Lions have been boosted by the return of several stars for the Joburgers’ final Currie Cup fixture of the season against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Bulls edge Stormers in fans’ Team of the Season
Fans cast more than 20 000 votes in picking a Team of the Season from the Vodacom United Rugby Championship’s South African conference.
