Saffas dominate European Dream Team

South African teams were in top form on debut in European competition, and five SA-born players were awarded with places in the best XV of the opening round of the 2022-23 Champions Cup.

Ex-Wallabies star: ‘No-brainer’ to bring Eddie back

Former Wallabies back Morgan Turinui has urged Rugby Australia to snap up Eddie Jones, describing the move as a “no-brainer”.

Etzebeth, Kolisi contest top SA Rugby award

Three experienced Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi – were nominated for the coveted SA Rugby Player of the Year Award for 2022 for a second consectutive year.

Nel: Stormers slip-up a learning curve

Ruhan Nel says the DHL Stormers’ errors in the second-half slip-up away to Clermont are all fixable as they prepare to host London Irish in their first Champions Cup match at home.

Bongi: SA teams ready to make Europe ‘uncomfortable’

Bongi Mbonambi has said he regrets the Sharks’ ill-discipline in their Champions Cup debut, but he’s not apologising to Antoine Dupont who has taken issue with South African clubs competing in Europe.

Sharks star out for year

Ox Nche will play no further part of the Sharks’ campaign in 2022 after the loosehead prop was suspended for three weeks.

Bulls stick with mix and match for Exeter trip

Jake White has named a 29-man Vodacom Bulls tour squad for the Pool A Champions Cup clash away to Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.

Laporte hit with corruption ruling ahead of World Cup

A French court on Tuesday sentenced French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte to a two-year suspended term on corruption charges, less than a year before France hosts the sport’s World Cup.

Watch: Pau coach gets hands-on with ref

Pau coach Sébastien Piqueronies has been cited for a physical altercation with referee Sam Grove-White following Section Paloise’s home defeat to the Cheetahs in the Challenge Cup.

Nche, Mohoje cited after Euro Cup debuts

South African duo Ox Nche and Oupa Mohoje have both been cited for foul play in the opening round of the Champions and Challenge Cup