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Challenge Cup

Rugby calendar bottleneck creates situation where Bulls are victims of own success

South Africa

Rugby calendar bottleneck creates situation where Bulls are victims of own success

By Jon Cardinelli

URC crunch time — coming derby season will decide South African clubs’ fate in tournament

Sport

URC crunch time — coming derby season will decide South African clubs’ fate in tournament

By Jon Cardinelli

SA’s Champions Cup prospects on the rocks as top teams face fierce away playoffs

South Africa

SA’s Champions Cup prospects on the rocks as top teams face fierce away playoffs

By Jon Cardinelli

Sharks’ Challenge Cup win a victory for South Africa’s northern hemisphere presence

South Africa

Sharks’ Challenge Cup win a victory for South Africa’s northern hemisphere presence

By Craig Ray

Sharks roll out their stars for season-defining Challenge Cup final

South Africa

Sharks roll out their stars for season-defining Challenge Cup final

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Masuku-inspired Sharks make history as first SA team in EPCR competition final

South Africa

Masuku-inspired Sharks make history as first SA team in EPCR competition final

By Craig Ray

Stormers and Bulls success could go a long way to smoothing SA’s integration into Europe with strong Champions Cup displays

South Africa

Stormers and Bulls success could go a long way to smoothing SA’s integration into Europe with strong Champions Cup displays

By Craig Ray

Sharks aim to resurface with vital cultural shift as defeats stack up to critical levels

South Africa

Sharks aim to resurface with vital cultural shift as defeats stack up to critical levels

By Jon Cardinelli

Dobson admits to feeling uncomfortable with leaving key players at home for Champions Cup

South Africa

Dobson admits to feeling uncomfortable with leaving key players at home for Champions Cup

By Craig Ray

A raise in the salary and player cap can boost SA teams fighting on many fronts

South Africa

A raise in the salary and player cap can boost SA teams fighting on many fronts

By Jon Cardinelli

SA team’s European adventures end with a whimper and stiff bodies from cramped flights

Sport

SA team’s European adventures end with a whimper and stiff bodies from cramped flights

By Craig Ray

Sharks, Stormers and Lions take travel problems in their stride for European quarters

Sport

Sharks, Stormers and Lions take travel problems in their stride for European quarters

By Craig Ray