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.

SA hailed for rugby’s global expansion

European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) chairman Dominic McKay has attributed the ongoing success of South African teams to a vested interest from the country’s stakeholders to grow the game internationally.

Stormers in Champions Cup will ‘shoot it through the roof’

Former Ireland and Leinster scrumhalf Eoin Reddan says SA teams competing against more of Europe’s top clubs next season will raise the standard of its premier competition.

Rhule: Rugby players need to find their voice

Raymond Rhule says his time in France with newly-crowned European champions La Rochelle has taught him to be more assertive when it comes to speaking his mind.

Cheetahs find new home as SA makes camp in Europe

SA Rugby has confirmed that the Cheetahs will be taking part in the European Challenge Cup next season as South Africa’s entry into the two major European tournaments was made official on Thursday.

Watch: La Rochelle discover trophy is a crowd magnet

In a coastal city of only 77 000 people, an astonishing 35 000 flooded the streets of La Rochelle to celebrate the Champions Cup trophy tour with the team.

Skinstad: SA teams deserve seat at European table

Bob Skinstad says private investment will be key if South Africa’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams are to make a successful step up to the European Champions Cup next season. 

Boks in Europe like ‘Kaizer Chiefs in the Champions League’

Stuart Barnes has criticised South Africa’s involvement in next season’s European Champions Cup and has warned against the Springboks joining the Six Nations.

Leyds, Rhule push La Rochelle to European glory

Dillyn Leyds and Raymond Rhule led the charge as La Rochelle stunned Irish giants Leinster to claim a maiden European Champions Cup title on Saturday evening.

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