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The Sharks know exactly what they need to do to qualify for the Investec Champions Cup playoffs following Ulster's 52-24 win against Exeter on Friday night.

Toulouse fullback Thomas Ramos has added his voice to the concerns about the toll of a South African leg on European-based players in the Investec Champions Cup.

John Dobson and Evan Roos have acknowledged the “massive task" that awaits the Stormers at La Defense Arena on Saturday.

SA Rugby has commissioned a governance review by an independent audit firm into the failed R1.4-billion equity bid by the Ackerley Sports Group.

Sharks coach John Plumtree says playing Bordeaux Begles at the intimidating Stade Chaban-Delmas will be a “big test” for his team.

Jake White is committed to clinching a place in the playoffs, having deployed 12 Springboks in the Vodacom Bulls team to battle Stade Francais at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon. #InvestecChampionsCup

A growing injury list has promoted flyhalf Franco Smith and fullback Cohen Jasper to start the Cheetahs' must-win #EPCRChallengeCup clash against Lyon on Saturday.

Sharks coach John Plumtree has made several changes to his backline for Saturday's Champions Cup match against Bordeaux Begles at the Stade Chaban-Delmas.

Ruan Venter starts at blindside flanker as Morne van den Berg returns to face Dragons in a crucial EPCR Challenge Cup clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Evan Roos starts at No 8 as Joseph Dweba returns from injury in a rejigged Stormers lineup to face Racing 92 in their final Investec Champions Cup pool match on Saturday.

The Lions will view an #EPCRChallengeCup showdown with the Dragons at Ellis Park on Saturday as a lush oasis in the desert.

Hacjivah Dayimani made a name for himself as a secret weapon at the Stormers but on Saturday he will be a double agent serving Racing 92 in blocking his former team’s path to the Investec Champions Cup knockout stages.

England wing Anthony Watson has retired from professional rugby union on medical grounds, it was announced on Friday.

Bok icon Frans Steyn will be living vicariously through the Cheetahs on Saturday when they attempt to punch their ticket to the #EPCRChallengeCup knock-out stages in a decisive showdown against Lyon.

Two of the four South Africans selected in the Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week are World Cup-winning Springboks.

Johann van Graan has hailed the "heart and soul" coaching qualities of Jacques Nienaber as the two South Africans prepare to duel in the Investec Champions Cup this week.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he wouldn't make it to the 2027 World Cup had he kept on playing his club rugby in France.

Local teams must bolster their squads with seasoned South African players to win the #InvestecChampionsCup within the next three to five years, writes MARK KEOHANE.

The Vodacom Bulls power through Stade Francais at Loftus in the Investec Champions Cup while the Lions cruise past the Dragons in the EPCR Challenge Cup, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.

One of South African rugby’s most successful backline exports could reportedly be forced into retirement due to injury.

Ruan Nortje is eager to pick up where he left off in 2024, as the Springbok and Vodacom Bulls lock gears up to make his comeback from a two-month injury lay-off this week.

Former England captain Owen Farrell will make his comeback from injury for Racing 92 against the Stormers in Paris on Saturday, according to coach Stuart Lancaster.

Rassie Erasmus’ two-time World Cup-winning replacements strategy with the Springboks faces an uncertain future as key front-row players show signs of decline.

Stedman Gans says the Vodacom Bulls must stick together to recapture their form against Stade Francais in Saturday's Investec Champions Cup clash at Loftus Versfeld.

Luke Pearce has weighed in on former colleague Chris Busby’s decision to quit professional refereeing following criticism by Ireland and Connacht winger Mack Hansen.

Zain Davids will earn his 50th tournament cap in Australia next week, after the 27-year-old was named in the Blitzboks squad for the third leg of the 2024-25 season.

John Dobson believes Cobus Reinach still has the gas to spark a Stormers backline, as the promising Jonathan Roche continues to make waves in midfield.

All the squads, and talking points, for the 2025 Six Nations, which kicks off on 31 January.

A key New Zealand loose forward will undergo belated knee surgery on Friday.

Former Australia skipper Michael Hooper is coming out of retirement to play for Toyota Verblitz as injury cover for two-time World Cup winner Pieter-Steph du Toit.