Stormers and Sharks keep SA flag flying in Europe
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Stormers and Sharks keep SA flag flying in Europe

The DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks kept the South African flag flying in the second round of the Investec Champions Cup this past weekend, as they registered vital victories against Stade Rochelais and Saracens, while the Vodacom Bulls succumbed to a heavy defeat against the Northampton Saints in a respectable weekend for South Africa’s teams.

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December 15, 2025
SA teams determined to fight back in European competitions
Hollywoodbets Sharks during the 2025 Carling Currie Cup match between Fidelity ADT Lions and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Emirates Airlines Park in Johannesburg on 26 July 2025 ©Alche Greeff/Backpagepix
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SA teams determined to fight back in European competitions

While the DHL Stormers aim to maintain their strong form against Stade Rochelais in round two of the Investec Champions Cup, the Hollywoodbets Sharks, Vodacom Bulls, Toyota Cheetahs and Lions will be desperate to bounce back from opening-round defeats to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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December 12, 2025
Stormers shine in bleak European opener for SA teams
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Stormers shine in bleak European opener for SA teams

The DHL Stormers provided the only ray of light in a bleak opening weekend of European rugby for the five South African teams, as they toppled Aviron Bayonnais in France, while the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, Lions, and Toyota Cheetahs all faltered in their Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup matches.

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December 9, 2025
French flavour awaits SA teams in Investec Champions Cup
Jaco van Der Walt of the Vodacom Bulls during the 2025 Carling Black Label Currie Cup rugby match between the Fidelity ADT Lions and Vodacom Bulls at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg on 30 August 2025 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix
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French flavour awaits SA teams in Investec Champions Cup

Reigning champions Union Bordeaux Bègles will kick off the defence of their Investec Champions Cup crown against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria, while the DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks both face tough away fixtures in France as the European showpiece gets underway this weekend.

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December 4, 2025
Opportunity knocks for Vodacom Bulls in EPCR Challenge Cup
Zak Burger of the Vodacom Bulls (c) during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 match between Vodacom Bulls and Leinster at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 22 March 2025 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix
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Opportunity knocks for Vodacom Bulls in EPCR Challenge Cup

A massive opportunity beckons for the Vodacom Bulls in the EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday as they stake a claim for a semi-final spot after booking their quarter-final berth against Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium in the Scottish capital.

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April 10, 2025
Bulls sweat on Goosen injury
Johan Goosen of Bulls during the Investec European Rugby Championships Cup 2024/25 match between Bulls and Stade Francias at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 18 January 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
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Bulls sweat on Goosen injury

Bulls coach Jake White is sweating an another knee injury for flyhalf Johan Goosen picked up in the 48-7 Champions Cup win over Bordeaux in Pretoria on Saturday.
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January 19, 2025