European Champions Cup

La Rochelle race into second Euro decider

Skipper Gregory Alldritt led La Rochelle into a second successive European Champions Cup final against Leinster after edging Racing 92 20-13 in an error-ridden match on Sunday.

Dublin , Ireland - 14 May 2022; James Lowe of Leinster celebrates after scoring his side's first try during the Heineken Champions Cup Semi-Final match between Leinster and Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Lowe double helps Leinster dump defending champs out of Europe

Ireland wing James Lowe scored two tries as Leinster knocked title-holders Toulouse out of this season’s European Champions Cup with a commanding semi-final win in Dublin on Saturday.

Back Boks to advance to Euro final

Mark Keohane and Zelím Nel discuss everything from the Champs Cup semis to Frans Steyn and Ruan Pienaar’s incredible contribution to SA rugby.

Bok power not enough for Sharks in Paris

A Springbok-laden Sale Sharks were knocked out of the European Champions Cup after going down 41-22 in Sunday’s quarter-final at La Defense Arena.

NANTERRE, FRANCE - MAY 08: Faf de Klerk of Sale Sharks is challenged by Nolann Le Garrec of Racing 92 during the Heineken Champions Cup Quarter Final match between Racing 92 and Sale Sharks at Paris La Defense Arena on May 08, 2022 in Nanterre, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Watch: Faf’s finest for Sale

Set to leave Sale at the conclusion of the Premiership season, here’s a look at Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk’s best moments in five years at the Sharks.

Champions Cup wrap: Dramatic scenes in Dublin

Holders Toulouse beat Munster on Saturday to reach the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup, and will face four-time European champions Leinster for a place in the competition’s finale.

Watch: Toulouse boot Munster out of Champions Cup

Defending champions Toulouse eliminated Munster from the Champions Cup after the extra-time quarter-final was decided by a penalty shootout.

Coetzee: SA teams will love Champions Cup

Marcell Coetzee can’t wait to lead the Vodacom Bulls in the European Champions Cup, saying “it’s like playing international rugby every weekend”.

Champions Cup: Why SA needs Irish teams to win

SA’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship ambitions will be impacted by Leinster and Munster’s Champions Cup quarter-finals fate.

Munster's Damian de Allende celebrates scoring a try during the Heineken Champions Cup round of 16, second leg match at Thomond Park, Munster. Picture date: Saturday April 16, 2022.

Saffas Abroad: De Allende powers Munster to Euro quarters

Damian de Allende produced a performance showcasing his world-class status as South Africans enjoyed varied success in the European Champions Cup round of 16 second legs over the weekend.