CHAMPIONS CUP

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Cobus Reinach proud of Stormers effort but admits disappointment at defeat

Stormers scrumhalf Cobus Reinach says they should take heart from their performance against Toulon in the Champions Cup, even though they didn't get what they came for.

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Bok prop hailed as the best in the world by South African coach

Springbok prop Thomas du Toit has earned major plaudits from Bath coach Johan van Graan following another stellar performance this past weekend.

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Johan Ackermann reflects on agonising defeat in Champions Cup Round of 16

Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann admits they made too many mistakes and did not make the most of their opportunities as they were beaten 25-21 by Glasgow in the Champions Cup on Saturday.

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Nick Mallet left fuming at refereeing performance after Stormers knocked out of Europe

The Stormers Champions Cup hopes were dashed on Saturday after an agonising 28-27 loss at Toulon and former Springbok coach Nick Mallett believes referee Christophe Ridley was partly to blame.

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John Dobson annoyed after controversial end to Stormers' Champions Cup campaign

Stormers boss John Dobson cut a frustrated figure following his charges' narrow 28-27 Champions Cup loss to Toulon at the Stade Mayol in France on Saturday.

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Bulls' errors and ill-discipline end Champions Cup campaign in Glasgow defeat

The Bulls saw their Champions Cup campaign come to a frustrating end after a 25-21 defeat to the Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun on Saturday, with familiar issues proving costly.