challenge cup

Emirates Lions vs DHL Stormers . Francke Horn of the Emirates Lions BKT United Rugby Championship, Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg, South Africa - 29 Oct 2022

Lions lock down Pride leaders

The Lions announced that six core players have put pen to paper on contract extensions, despite the departure of popular forwards coach Albert van den Berg.

SA’s Euro Cup exit ‘not all doom and gloom’

South Africa’s maiden experience of the Champions and Challenge Cup will benefit both the local franchises and the Springboks in the long run, writes MARK KEOHANE.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 06: Jesse Kriel of Canon Eagles runs with the ball during the NTT Japan Rugby League One match between Yokohama Canon Eagles and Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay at NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium on February 06, 2022 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

Saffas Abroad: Kriel cruising in Japan

Catch up on the South Africans in action during the European cup quarter-finals, and the Springboks in the thick of things in the race for Japan’s League One playoffs.

Western Force to keep Cheetahs warm

The Cheetahs are reportedly set to face Australia’s Western Force in four games this year as they wait for confirmation of their future participation in the European Challenge Cup.

(13863623cb) Glasgow Warriors vs Emirates Lions. Lions' Rhynhardt Rijnsburger dejected European Rugby Challenge Cup Quarter-Final, Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland 8/4//2023 - 08 Apr 2023

Gutsy Lions go down swinging in Glasgow

Glasgow Warriors punished the Lions for an error-prone performance in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals on Saturday night, ending South Africa’s first foray into the European tournaments.

Stormers players celebrate a try scored by Deon Fourie of Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup 2022/23 game between Stormers and Harlequins at Cape Town Stadium on 1 April 2023

Weekend picks: Stormers carry SA flag into semis

It’s knockout time in the Challenge and Champions cups, and the Stormers will be the only South African team standing after the quarter-finals according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.

Gianni Lombard of the Lions celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the European Rugby Challenge Cup 2022/23 match between Lions and Racing 92 at the Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg on the 01 April 2023

Lions showcase Vodacom URC’s European charge

The Emirates Lions showed the ever-growing strength of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship by roaring to a EPCR Challenge Cup last-16 victory over Top 14 giants Racing 92 in Johannesburg.

Revived Lions going for Glasgow’s jugular

The Lions have their tails up after a magnificent last-16 victory over French giants Racing 92 and Jaque Fourie says they will be going for the win in the Challenge Cup quarter-final against Glasgow Warriors.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Referee Karl Dickson assessing a tackle by Ruan Venter of the Emirates Lions, sanctioning a red card during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Emirates Lions and Racing 92 at Emirates Airline Park on April 01, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Tshituka banned for being too physical

The Lions will be without Emmanuel Tshituka until at least 17 April after the loose forward was given a three-week suspension for his red card against Racing 92.

Never a red, says Schalk

Schalk Burger slammed the decision to red card Emmanuel Tshituka as the Lions shrugged off the disadvantage to beat Racing 92 and reach the last eight of the Challenge Cup.