Powell hails Sharks’ turnaround
Neil Powell says the Sharks have taken a step in the right direction by getting back on the winning road in the Challenge Cup after a poor start to the season.
Montpellier halt Lions’ Challenge Cup charge
Montpellier poured cold water on the Lions’ unbeaten start to the Challenge Cup in the third-round match at GGL Stadium on Saturday night.
Plumtree steps out of Sharks bubble
The Sharks will be without John Plumtree for the next few weeks as the head coach returns to New Zealand to attend to family commitments.
Hartzenberg makes Cheetahs return
Munier Hartzenberg will make his first start in nearly 12 months as the Cheetahs have opted for consistency for the Challenge Cup match against Pau in Amsterdam on Sunday.
Sharks bench Eben as trio get debuts
Eben Etzebeth will play off the bench for the Sharks in the Challenge Cup match against French side Oyonnax in Durban on Saturday.
Lions pick Hendrikse at 10 in Montpellier
Jordan Hendrikse will get another opportunity to impress as the Lions have named a heavily changed side for the Challenge Cup match against Montpellier on Saturday night.
Kok: Sharks surfing changing tide
Werner Kok is confident that the Sharks are on the precipice of a change in fortunes as South Africa’s stragglers return to Challenge Cup action this weekend.
Lions rest regulars for Montpellier mission
Lions Head coach Ivan van Rooyen has named a blended squad of experience and youth that will travel to Montpellier for round three of the European Challenge Cup.
Cheetahs draw claws for Netherlands voyage
The Cheetahs have named a strong 27-player squad for their Challenge Cup third-round match against French side Pau in Amsterdam on Sunday.
State of the Euro Cups: Stormers tackle stung Sale
The DHL Stormers can take a major step towards the Champions Cup playoffs when they host a Sale Sharks side boasting a few familiar faces on Saturday.
