Bulls tinker but resist temptation for team overhaul ahead of Lyon Champions Cup clash
Against their usual modus operandi, the Bulls have resisted the temptation to completely overhaul their Champions Cup team for the Lyon clash on Friday night.
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Why the Stormers are actively embracing their Manie Libbok setback for Clermont clash
Manie Libbok, as expected, won't be in contention for selection when the Stormers aim to secure safe passage to the knockout stages of the European Champions Cup against Clermont at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Stormers defence needs to be on point against Clermont, says midfield linchpin Nel
Following his return from injury, Ruhan Nel has excelled for the Stormers at outside centre in their recent United Rugby Championship (URC) and Champions Cup clashes.
Sharks, Springbok winger Mapimpi cited for alleged eye gouge
Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi has been cited for an alleged eye gouge during his side's 32-3 Champions Cup win over Bordeaux-Begles in Durban last weekend.
Clermont fire Kiwi coach Gibbes ahead of Stormers clash
Ailing French rugby powerhouse Clermont sacked head coach Jono Gibbes on Monday, with the humiliating 44-29 home defeat in the Champions Cup by Leicester the final straw.
'We have a problem in rugby': Red cards aplenty in Champions Cup but no easy answers
Stormers head coach John Dobson recognised that rugby had "a problem" navigating the safety laws leading to a slew of red cards weekly, despite his team beating a 13-man London Irish in the Champions Cup on Sunday.
Stormers lose Springbok Manie Libbok for at least a week to concussion
The Stormers suffered a significant blow after losing flyhalf Manie Libbok for at least a week after the Springbok failed his head injury assessment (HIA) in their 28-14 win over London Irish on Sunday.
Silky Simelane's best Bulls showing to date no guarantee of a future No 13 jersey
A breakthrough performance at his new rugby home?