Ref, send everyone off or keep cards in pocket
The much-anticipated Champions Cup final was the latest in a growing number of rugby matches ruined by a referee overreacting to a high tackle, writes ZELIM NEL.
LIVE: La Rochelle vs Toulouse
Follow the live action as La Rochelle take on Toulouse in the Champions Cup final at Twickenham.
Kolbe ready to ‘crack open’ Champions Cup final
World Cup-winning Bok Cheslin Kolbe has encouraged his Toulouse teammates to ‘crack open’ the European Champions Cup final against La Rochelle on Saturday.
Europe beware, we are coming for everything!
The idea that South Africa’s integration into European club rugby should be limited to the PRO16 for the foreseeable future is naive and impractical, writes ZELIM NEL.
Watch: Saffas preview Champions Cup final
Several South Africans could feature in this weekend’s Champions Cup final between Toulouse and La Rochelle. Hear what Cheslin Kolbe, Rynhardt Elstadt and former Junior Bok captain Wiaan Liebenberg had to say in the buildup to Saturday’s showpiece match at Twickenham.
Leinster make stirring comeback to eliminate defending champion Chiefs
Leinster fought back from 14 points down to beat the Exeter Chiefs 34-22 in their Champions Cup quarter-final at Sandy Park on Saturday.
Exeter Chiefs eliminate high-flying Toulouse
Flyhalf Joe Simmonds contributed 13 points to guide Exeter Chiefs to a 28-18 victory over Toulouse in their Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday.
Kolbe fires for Toulouse, Exeter march on
Cheslin Kolbe produced a dazzling two-try performance to guide Toulouse to a 36-8 win over Ulster in their Champions Cup quarter-final showdown on Sunday.
Rewind: On this day in 2002
On this day in 2002, Tim Stimpson’s 60m injury-time penalty handed the Leicester Tigers a dramatic 13-12 victory over Llanelli Scarlets in the semi-final of the Heineken Cup.
Watch: Most memorable drop goals (Provincial Rugby)
From match-winners to HUGE punts, we take a look at 13 drop goals that will last long in the memory of rugby fans.
