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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10: Handre Pollard (C) of Leicester Tigers celebrates with team mates after scoring their third try during the Investec Champions Cup match between Leicester Tigers and DHL Stormers at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Leicester, England.

Pollard applauds Stormers depth

Handre Pollard admitted that the Stormers’ youngsters made it difficult for Leicester Tigers to execute their plan in the opening-round Champions Cup clash at Welford Road.

Bulls’ Burger fired up for Lyon snowstorm

Zak Burger says the Vodacom Bulls, on a run of three successive victories, believe they can repel Lyon’s avalanche and get a positive result in France.

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - DECEMBER 10: Morgan Naude and Hanru Sirgel of Emirates Lions during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between USA Perpignan and Emirates Lions at Stade Aime Giral on December 10, 2023 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by Valentine Chapuis/Gallo Images)

Lions proud of ‘boring’ victory

It wasn’t pretty but Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and skipper Jaco Visagie were delighted to secure a crucial win away from home in the Challenge Cup on Sunday.

Dobson rues ‘kick in the guts’

John Dobson cut a figure of mixed emotions after the DHL Stormers side missing 13 regulars so nearly upset a powerhouse Leicester Tigers team at Welford Road.

NANTERRE, FRANCE - DECEMBER 10: Siya Kolisi of Racing 92 in action during the European Rugby Cup between Racing 92 and Harlequins at Paris La Defense Arena on December 10, 2023 in Nanterre, France.

Saffas Abroad: Kolisi shines in Champs Cup

Siya Kolisi produced an immense performance in his first Champions Cup run for Racing 92, while Springbok prop Thomas du Toit continued his incredible scoring record.

Pollard saves Tigers from Stormers upstarts

Handre Pollard scored a 20-point haul as Leicester Tigers survived a stunning performance from the DHL Stormers in the opening round of the Champions Cup on Sunday.

Hendrikse on point as Lions prey on Perpignan

Flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse kicked 23 points as the touring Lions beat Perpignan on Sunday to open the 2023-24 Challenge Cup with a win.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Cobus Wiese of Sale Sharks is tackled by Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on October 08, 2022 in Leicester, England.

Bulls set bait for Wiese

The Vodacom Bulls have set their sights on strengthening the pack by bringing an enforcer back to South Africa from England next season.

Fast-start Bulls deny Sarries comeback

The Vodacom Bulls streaked to an early lead against Saracens and then held on to launch their 2023-24 Champions Cup campaign with a win in Pretoria on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 09: Impi Visser of South Africa during the match between South Africa and USA on day 1 of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town at DHL Stadium on December 09, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Blitzboks slip up in Cape Town pool finale

The Blitzboks will face Australia in the Cape Town Sevens quarter-finals after suffering a tense defeat to Ireland in their final pool match on Saturday night.