Champions Cup Archives - Page 9 of 53

Sharks lose skipper to ban

Thomas du Toit will sit out the Sharks’ European Champions Cup debut after being handed a six-week ban, reduced to three, for his red card in the Boks’ win over England.

History of the Champions Cup

With the Vodacom Bulls, Sharks, Stormers, Lions and Cheetahs joining the EPCR competitions in 2022, let’s look back at the rich history of the Heineken Champions Cup.

Henco van Wyk of the Lions in action against Dragons

Lions get new Challenge Cup opponents

The EPCR has officially confirmed that the Lions will be playing against the Dragons in a reduced Pool B in the Challenge Cup following the collapse of Worcester Warriors.

Watch: Willemse picks his best backs

Springbok and DHL Stormers utility back Damian Willemse reveals who he holds to be among the best flyhalf and fullback talents in the modern game.

South Africa to host Champions Cup final?

South Africa is yet to host a match in Europe’s premier club rugby competition, but northern-hemisphere bosses believe the country is the “appropriate place” to stage a Champions Cup final.

Evan Roos and Deon Fourie in action for Stormers

France star blasts Euro chiefs for SA inclusion

France scrumhalf Morgan Parra says South African clubs should not have been allowed to take part in the European Champions and Challenge Cups next season.

The Stormers celebrate their URC title win

Au revoir Stormers, ‘lekker bly’ for Bulls, Sharks

The Stormers begin life in the European Champions Cup with a trip to France, while the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks kick off their campaign on home soil.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: Sean Everitt (Head Coach) of the Cell C Sharks with Neil Powell of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on February 08, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Sharks confirm new coaching structure

The Sharks have officially confirmed a fresh coaching structure under incoming director of rugby Neil Powell, including a new breakdown coach and head of Currie Cup and youth rugby.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 06: Andy Goode of the Sharks looks on during the round four Super 14 match between the Waratahs and the Blues at Sydney Football Stadium on March 6, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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.

Stormers celebrate winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Grand Final between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 June 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

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.