Dupont lashes out at Saffas in Champions Cup

Antoine Dupont, the 2021 World Player of the Year, hit out at the inclusion of South African teams in the new-look Champions Cup, saying it was “no longer the European Cup”.

SA guide to Euro cup competitions

History will be made this weekend when South African teams play in the Champions Cup for the first time, so here is a look at how the competition works, and which sides will do battle.

Eddie to have last laugh at World Cup?

The decision to sack Eddie Jones could come back to haunt England with the coach reportedly approached to help Wallabies coach Dave Rennie at France 2023.

Willemse to bring the heat in chilly Clermont

The DHL Stormers expect a red-hot outing from playmaker Damian Willemse as the Capetonians hunt for a maiden win on their Champions Cup debut in France on Saturday.

SA title-winner relishing return to Shark Tank

Stephan Lewies is well aware what lies in store for his Harlequins team as they prepare to enter the Shark Tank this weekend.

Siya fronts Bok-powered Sharks

Siya Kolisi will lead a Sharks XV bolstered by several Springboks, including Eben Etzebeth, when the Durbanites host Harlequins in their Champions Cup debut clash on Saturday.

Third time’s a charm for Kriel at France 2023?

Veteran utility back Jesse Kriel has his fingers crossed that he gets a shot with the Springboks when they defend their Rugby World Cup title next year.

White: Champions Cup warning for ‘naive’ SA teams

World Cup-winning coach Jake White has compared the European Champions Cup to Test matches, as South African teams debut in the competition on Saturday.

Watch: Blitzboks turn on their own

Christie Grobbelaar took a bit of a ribbing from his teammates, while Zain Davids explained why they call him ‘Putty’, as the Blitzboks kicked back before the Cape Town leg of 2022-23 Sevens Series.

World Cup hero to help coach England

One of English rugby’s all-time greats is reportedly set to join a new-look England coaching team for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.