RECAP: Lions vs Stade Français

Follow the live action as the Emirates Lions host Stade Français in a Challenge Cup Rugby clash at Ellis Park.

Coach cops 10-week ban for ref threat

Pau coach Sebastien Piqueronies was banned for 10 weeks after European Professional Club Rugby found him guilty of misconduct for an angry confrontation with the referee after a loss to the Cheetahs.

Dobbo’s Diary: Hard lessons in Clermont

Coach John Dobson is eager to see how the “hurting” DHL Stormers respond to the challenge of hosting London Irish in their Champions Cup home debut on Saturday.

Nienaber loses out to local coaches

Readers had their say and overwhelmingly snubbed Springbok boss Jacques Nienaber as their standout South African coach of 2022.

Sharks get Bok boost for Bordeaux duel

Lukhanyo Am and Thomas du Toit will make their Champions Cup debuts when the Sharks face Bordeaux at Stade Chaban-Delmas on Friday night.

Cheetahs lose Bok bruiser

Oupa Mohoje will not play again for the Cheetahs until January next year after the loose forward was suspended for three weeks.

BOD: Playing in Europe will test ‘quality’ of SA teams

Brian O’Driscoll believes competing regularly in the northern hemisphere can only determine how competitive South African teams will be in the Champions and Challenge cups.

RECAP: Grey clinch World Schools Festival final spot

Grey College advanced to the final of the World Schools Festival in Thailand by claiming a last-gasp victory over back-to-back Welsh Schools and Colleges League and Cup champions Cardiff and Vale College on Thursday.

Davids the latest Blitzbok to shine for Stormers

Speedster Angelo Davids is the latest sevens star to make an impact for the DHL Stormers, following the likes of Seabelo Senatla and Ruhan Nel.

Rennie making way for Eddie?

With Eddie Jones linked with a shock return to the Wallabies, Australia coach Dave Rennie is reportedly weighing up his options as he’s “resigned to the fact” that he won’t receive a new deal after next year’s Rugby World Cup.