Challenge Cup

Coach cops 10-week ban for ref threat

Pau coach Sebastien Piqueronies was banned for 10 weeks after European Professional Club Rugby found him guilty of misconduct for an angry confrontation with the referee after a loss to the Cheetahs.

Cheetahs lose Bok bruiser

Oupa Mohoje will not play again for the Cheetahs until January next year after the loose forward was suspended for three weeks.

BOD: Playing in Europe will test ‘quality’ of SA teams

Brian O’Driscoll believes competing regularly in the northern hemisphere can only determine how competitive South African teams will be in the Champions and Challenge cups.

Watch: Pau coach gets hands-on with ref

Pau coach Sébastien Piqueronies has been cited for a physical altercation with referee Sam Grove-White following Section Paloise’s home defeat to the Cheetahs in the Challenge Cup.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 10: Referee:Tual Trainini and Ox Nche of the Cell C Sharks during the Heineken Champions Cup match between Cell C Sharks and Harlequins at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on December 10, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Nche, Mohoje cited after Euro Cup debuts

South African duo Ox Nche and Oupa Mohoje have both been cited for foul play in the opening round of the Champions and Challenge Cup

Lions turn to old Boks for tips

Hard man Willem Alberts and assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher are preparing the Lions to dominate Stade Francais when the teams clash in the Challenge Cup on Friday.