challenge cup

Toulon terrorise brave Cheetahs

Toulon proved impregnable to the travelling Cheetahs who, despite a valiant effort, were easily repelled by the French giants in a Challenge Cup clash at Stade Mayol on Saturday afternoon.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13792433ad) Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions . Emirates Lions' Edwill van der Merwe BKT United Rugby Championship, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa - 04 Mar 2023

Lions prepped for ‘anything’ from French giants

On guard against an unpredictable Racing 92 driven by Springbok back Warrick Gelant, the Lions will stick to their fast-running approach in Saturday’s Challenge Cup playoff in Johannesburg.

Springboks Warrick Gelant and Trevor Nyakane

Euro playoffs: Boks set for SA clash

Here’s a look at the overseas-based Boks who will take aim at SA teams in this week’s European Cup action.

Stormers players celebrate a try scored by Deon Fourie of Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup 2022/23 game between Stormers and Clermont at Cape Town Stadium on 21 January 2023

URC chief: SA teams deserve to eat at Champs Cup table

The SA teams have made a massive impression on debut in the Champions Cup, according to Vodacom United Rugby Championship chief Martin Anayi.

Belfast , United Kingdom - 21 January 2023; Duane Vermeulen of Ulster is tackled by Jono Ross, left, and Jean-Luc du Preez of Sale Sharks during the Heineken Champions Cup Pool B Round 4 match between Ulster and Sale Sharks at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

Saffas Abroad: Duane dots down for Ulster

Catch up on the weekend action involving SA players based overseas and on duty in the final round of the Champions and Challenge Cup, as well as how some Springboks played in Japan’s League One.

SA get full house in Euro Cup playoffs

The Stormers, Sharks and Lions will be at home, while the Vodacom Bulls and Cheetahs will take to the road as South Africa’s full contingent qualified for the European cup playoffs.

Lions survive Dragons fightback

Flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse marked his return to action with 20 points from the boot as the Lions beat Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday to secure a place in the Challenge Cup round of 16.

(13660051bl) Section Paloise vs Toyota Cheetahs. Toyota Cheetahs celebrate at the final whistle European Rugby Challenge Cup Round 1 Pool B, Stade du Hameau, Pau, France - 10 Dec 2022

Late change for Cheetahs in decisive clash

The Cheetahs made injury-enforced changes for the do-or-die Challenge Cup match against French outfit Section Paloise in Parma on Sunday evening.

Hendrikse makes Lions return

Fit-again Jordan Hendrikse will start at flyhalf when the Lions look to secure a place in the Challenge Cup playoffs against Dragons in Newport on Sunday afternoon.

Racing92's South African full back Warrick Gelant (L) is challenged by Harlequins' English prop Joe Marler during the European Champions Cup first round day three Pool A rugby union match between Racing92 and Harlequins at the Paris La Defense Arena in Nanterre on January 15, 2023. (Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)

Saffas Abroad: Gelant at full speed for Racing

Catch up on the weekend action involving SA players based overseas and on duty in the Champions Cup, as well as a look at how some Springboks fared across in Japan’s Division One.