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SA teams have to take the Champions Cup seriously if they are to feature in the Club World Cup

A World Cup for leading clubs has been confirmed but for the Bulls, Sharks, Stormers and Lions to feature in it, they have to qualify for the Champions Cup.

Sport Rugby International
Mike Greenaway|Published

'Box office' World Club Cup will pit Super Rugby against the best teams from the north

The Rugby World Club Cup will be launched in 2028 and there will be a showdown between the best teams from the northern and southern hemispheres.

Sport Rugby
Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoSublime Matthieu Jalibert leads Bordeaux-Begles to their first Champions Cup victory

Bordeaux-Begles clinched their first Champions Cup title in a thrilling 28-20 victory over Northampton, thanks to flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert's outstanding performance.

Sport Rugby
AFP|Published

Watch VideoFormer Springbok coach Nienaber dodges bullets from unhappy Leinster fans

Irish giants Leinster were shocked by Northampton in the Champions Cup and their defence coach, former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber, has faced some tough question.

Sport Rugby
Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoLet the record reflect: Leinster is not unbeatable, especially when it comes to playoff matches

The Irish giants failed for another season to claim the European Champions Cup after being knocked out in the semi-finals this past Saturday.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Tommy Freeman's hat-trick leads Northampton to Champions Cup victory over Leinster

England winger Tommy Freeman's remarkable hat-trick led Northampton to a thrilling 37-34 upset over Leinster, securing their first Champions Cup final appearance in 14 years.

Sport Rugby
AFP|Published

Watch VideoLeinster could be better than Ireland, says Franco Smith after Glasgow hammered in Dublin

The Leinster rugby team continues to set the standards in European club rugby and smashed Glasgow at the weekend in the Champions Cup.

Sport Rugby
Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoSouth African franchises must prioritise Champions Cup success over URC 2025/26 season

After three seasons in the elite European Champions Cup, there has been little success for the SA sides

Sport Rugby
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoIn-form Venter could miss Warriors' Champions Cup playoff if found guilty of eye-gouging

Former Cheetahs loose forward Henco Venter has been a star player for the Glasgow Warriors but could be in hot water after an incident in the game against Leicester.

Sport Rugby
Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoGood news for Springboks as Rassie Erasmus sheds light on Eben Etzebeth's concussion worries

Eben Etzebeth's concussion raises concerns, but Rassie Erasmus offers hope for his return to the Springboks.

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoOPINION | Handré Pollard: Bulls can rejoice about full-circle moment, but is going back to Pretoria the right move for him?

There is the 2027 World Cup and ‘three-peat’ quest on the horizon with the Springboks too, and having Handré Pollard at home will be ideal for Rassie Erasmus to manage his workload.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Watch VideoMajor coup for Bulls as Handré Pollard set to come home

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard is to rejoin the Bulls after he finishes playing in England to end months of speculation as to where he will next play.

Sport Rugby URC
Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoIt’s silly for sure! - Bob Skinstad on Champions Cup ban on SA teams hosting semis

The SA teams have much further to travel for their away fixtures than their European counterparts, and more often than not this has made achieving results all the more difficult.

Sport Rugby URC
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoQuestions over future of SA teams in Champions Cup remain

Only the Sharks tasted victory in the opening two matchdays, with the Bulls and the Stormers pointless and on the verge on missing out on the last 16 ahead of this weekend's third round of matches.

Sport Rugby
AFP|Published