Cheetahs included as SA's European ticket confirmed from next season
Five South African teams have been confirmed to play in two European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) competitions from next season, SA Rugby announced on Thursday.
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EPCR confirm South African teams to join Champions Cup
EPCR has confirmed the addition of South Africa's URC franchises to next season's Champions and Challenge Cup competitions.
Today's rugby news as WRU announce changes to leagues and fans left 'gutted' by Welsh star's release
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Thursday, June 2.
Sean O'Loughlin reveals shock after realising he'd been awarded an OBE
Sean O'Loughlin has been awarded an OBE for his services to rugby league. The Wigan Warriors legend won 10 major honours during his distinguished 19-year career, playing 459 games for his club along with 36 international appearances for England and Great Britain.
RL Today: Jake Connor attracting NRL interest & Kenny Edwards future
Hull FC full-back Jake Connor is attracting interest from clubs Down Under in the NRL. (Hull Daily Mail)
'Monumental moment': US equity firm takes stake in New Zealand's All Blacks
WELLINGTON: US private equity firm Silver Lake secured a NZ$200 million (US$134 million) stake in New Zealand Rugby and its famed All Blacks on Thursday (Jun 2) after provincial unions overwhelmingly endorsed the deal following years of wrangling.
Australian teams face daunting New Zealand challenge in Super finals series
MELBOURNE : Super Rugby's credibility as a competition will be under the microscope this weekend as fading hopes of an Australian revival meet the cold reality of New Zealand dominance in a much-criticised playoffs format.
Bulls still have room for manoeuvring should competitions pile up, says CEO
Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone is of the view that the Pretoria franchise will be able to deal with needed player resources once they get confirmation of the number of tournaments they will be involved in.