Saffas Abroad: Etzebeth stands tall in Europe

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the European Champions and Challenge Cup semi-finals, including Eben Etzebeth’s performance for Toulon.

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.

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.

Carter to kick in for European semi-final

Booted out of their home stadium by a hip hop concert, Racing 92 are trying to make the best of hosting their European Champions Cup rugby semi-final almost 200km away in Lens.

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.

Watch: Big threes from little nines

Known for putting spin on the ball, these scrumhalves showcase quick thinking to convert snap drop goals.

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.

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.