State of the European cups: SA teams quick off the mark
The Vodacom Bulls, Sharks and Cheetahs kicked off their respective Champions and Challenge Cup campaigns on a winning note as five South African teams made their competition debuts.
Highlights: Lions held, Cheetahs edge Pau
The Emirates Lions shared the spoils with the Dragons after an entertaining draw at Ellis Park on Saturday, while the Toyota Cheetahs made a winning return to international competition in southern France.
Lions and Dragons share spoils in thriller
Jordan Hendrikse was unable to slot an overtime, 56-metre penalty as the Lions had to settle for a draw on Challenge Cup debut against a spirited Dragons outfit in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon.
Boeboes returns as Lions shuffle backs in Challenge Cup
Andries Coetzee will make his return as the Lions have switched up their backline for their Challenge Cup debut at home to Dragons in Johannesburg on Saturday.
LIVE: Section Paloise vs Cheetahs
Follow the live action as the Toyota Cheetahs face Section Paloise in a #ChallengeCupRugby clash in Pau. #PAUvCHE
LIVE: Lions vs Dragons
Follow the live action as the Emirates Lions host the Dragons in a #ChallengeCupRugby clash at Ellis Park. #LIOvDRA
Euro Cup picks: Sharks, Bulls make winning start
The Vodacom Bulls and Sharks will charge to victory on Champions Cup debut at home, according to the SARugbymag team.
Make SA a Champions Cup fortress
The South African teams must be ruthless when hosting the English and French to go the distance in their debut season in the Champions and Challenge cups, writes MARK KEOHANE.
State of the URC: All aboard the SA Express!
Three bonus-point wins in an unbeaten round for the local teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship has the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls and Lions firmly in the race for the playoffs.
Lions speed past Scarlets, join playoff race
Emmanuel Tshituka crossed twice as the Lions beat Scarlets at Ellis Park on Sunday and climbed into the top half of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship table.
