Coetzee: I had to overcome mental barrier

Ulster-based Marcell Coetzee says he has found a new lease on life after finally enjoying an extended run of injury-free rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Kolbe impresses in Toulouse loss

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s European Champions and Challenge Cup matches involving South African players.

Glasgow Warriors stay in playoff hunt

The Glasgow Warriors grabbed a 33-24 bonus-point win against the Cardiff Blues, while there were also European Champions Cup wins for Saracens and the Exeter Chiefs on Sunday.

Immelman grabs brace for Montpellier

Henry Immelman scored two tries as Montpellier hammered the Newcastle Falcons 45-8, while there were European Champions Cup wins for Leicester, Ulster, Edinburgh, Bath and the Scarlets on Saturday.

Munster thrash Gloucester

Joey Carbery scored 26 points as Munster beat Gloucester 41-15 at Kingsholm to all but qualify for the European Champions Cup quarter-finals.

Champions Cup could be compressed

Organisers of the European Champions Cup are set to hold talks on the competition’s future and a potential downsizing with player welfare in mind. 

Highlights: Montpellier vs Toulon

Jan Serfontein and Ruan Pienaar scored tries in Montpellier’s 34-13 win against Toulon in the European Champions Cup.

Highlights: Toulouse vs Wasps

Willie le Roux scored a try in Wasps’ 42-17 loss to Toulouse in the European Champions Cup.

Pienaar haul downs Toulon

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s European Champions and Challenge Cup matches involving South African players.

Serfontein scores in Montpellier win

Jan Serfontein scored a try in Montpellier’s 34-13 win over Toulon, while there were also European Champions Cup wins for Racing 92 and Edinburgh on Sunday.