Saracens dodge Champions Cup points deduction

Defending European champion Saracens will stay in the Champions Cup after avoiding further sanction beyond a fine for fielding an ineligible player.

Coetzee nominated for top European award

Springbok and Ulster flank Marcell Coetzee is among the 15 nominees for the prestigious EPCR European Player of the Year award for 2020.

Graphic: Saffas Abroad

SA Rugby magazine highlights the top-performing Saffas Abroad during last weekend’s Champions Cup, Challenge Cup and Japanese Top League fixtures.

Weekend on social media

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.

Coetzee reminds Boks of his quality

Marcell Coetzee delivered yet another timely reminder of what he could offer the Springboks with an outstanding performance in the European Champions Cup this weekend.

Kockott hat-trick sends Castres through

Rory Kockott scored three tries for Castres against the Worcester Warriors in the final round of pool fixtures in the European Challenge Cup this weekend.

Champions Cup set for dramatic final weekend

The European Champions Cup is set for a climactic round of pool action, with three PRO14 sides looking to join Irish side Leinster in the last eight.

Wales great calls it a day

Legendary flyhalf James Hook has announced he will retire at the end of the current European season.

Barnes: Stop referee communication bias

Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes has called for referees to be able to communicate in the languages of both teams during a game.

Vermeulen helps Chiefs into Champions Cup playoffs

Jacques Vermeulen scored as the Exeter Chiefs went through to the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup after a thrilling 31-31 draw with the Glasgow Warriors.