NEWS: The Lions have released a statement following the tragic news that one of their players passed away in France ahead of their Champions Cup clash against Stade Rochelais this weekend.
PREVIEW: The Lions will be honouring Hyron Andrews in the best way possible by running out on the field at Stade Marcel Deflandre and facing Stade Rochelais.
PREVIEW: South African interest takes centre stage as the 2026-27 EPCR Challenge Cup kicks off on Friday, with the Sharks chasing a strong start to their campaign in France and the Cheetahs facing a formidable test against in-form Aviron Bayonnais on Sunday.
INTERVIEW: Bulls mentor Johan Ackermann highlighted the stark contrast between preparing for this season and last year’s Champions Cup and URC campaigns.
TRANSFER NEWS: The Stormers will add some muscle to their second row stocks.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Flyhalf Chris Smith will don the captain's armband for the 10bet Lions in their Champions Cup debut against La Rochelle.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Cheetahs head coach Frans Steyn has revealed his matchday squad for Sunday's Challenge Round One clash against Aviron Bayonnais in France.
PREVIEW: The Bledisloe Cup is locked away safely for another year in the All Blacks' trophy cabinet, but that by no means suggests this clash is a dead rubber.
NEWS: Four Bordeaux-Begles players, including France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey, were denied entry into the UK and stranded at Bristol Airport due to an administrative issue on the eve of their Champions Cup opener, a club source told AFP.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sharks have opted for a relatively low-key line-up without several big-name stars for their 2026/27 EPCR Challenge Cup opener against Lyon in France this weekend.
UPDATE: New Zealand's High Court has knocked back an application for an interim injunction on the PNG Chiefs NRL franchise using its name in the country.
INTERVIEW: Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann explained his selection choices and what he expects from a new-look back three in their Champions Cup opener against Stade Francais at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.