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Dec 12, 24 •
171 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, Investec Champions Cup, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA teams look for improvement on Super Saturday
While the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Toyota Cheetahs will look to build on their encouraging starts to the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup last week, the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers, and Emirates Lions will target a strong comeback after suffering...
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Dec 5, 24 •
174 Views •
British & Irish Lions, copa 2015, Currie Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Five SA franchises switch into EPCR mode
South Africa’s domestic franchises will launch their 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup campaigns this weekend in a jam-packed round of action. The Hollywoodbets Sharks, DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls will looking to make an early...
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Jun 24, 24 •
210 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, Investec Champions Cup, Other Tournaments •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on CARDIFF TO HOST 2024/25 INVESTEC CHAMPIONS CUP AND EPCR CHALLENGE CUP FINALS
The Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup finals will return to the extraordinary Principality Stadium in Cardiff in 2025, with rugby’s premiere club competitions having broken new territory in 2024 at the superb Tottenham Hotspur Stadium....
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May 25, 24 •
390 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Etzebeth describes historic EPCR Challenge Cup win as biggest club highlight
Hollywoodbets Sharks captain Eben Etzebeth described his team’s convincing victory against Gloucester in the – EPCR Challenge Cup final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Friday night as his greatest club highlight and lauded his team’s...
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Jan 25, 24 •
411 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, Investec Champions Cup, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Details locked in for European playoffs
The Vodacom Bulls will host Lyon in Pretoria and the DHL Stormers will welcome defending champions, Stade Rochelais, to Cape Town in the two domestic Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 playoff matches on Saturday, 6 April. The match at Loftus Versfeld will...
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Jan 22, 24 •
362 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, Investec Champions Cup, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All five SA teams qualify for European playoffs
It was a rewarding weekend for the South African teams as all five sides qualified for the Round of 16 in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks all earning the right to host their...
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Jan 15, 24 •
416 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Good weekend for Bulls, Stormers and Sharks in Europe
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers produced impressive performances over the weekend for an encouraging double for the South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks were the only local team to win their EPCR Challenge Cup...
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Jan 12, 24 •
423 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs gears up for a historic match in Amsterdam
The Toyota Cheetahs arrived in Amsterdam on Tuesday and they look forward to a historic game as this will mark the first time for the Toyota Cheetahs to play in the Netherlands. The match at the sold-out NRCA Stadium at kicks off at 15:00 (SA time) on Sunday...
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Jan 11, 24 •
366 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA teams look to strengthen positions in European competitions
The South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup will look to strengthen their positions in the respective competitions in the third and penultimate round of pool matches this weekend, which will be vital in their quest to advance...
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Jan 23, 23 •
3419 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All five SA teams qualify for European playoffs
With the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup pool rounds concluded, the five South African franchises now know exactly who they will face in their playoff matches in 10 weeks’ time in the European showpieces. The round of 16 matches will all take...
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Jan 19, 23 •
2495 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Victories key as SA teams hunt European playoff spots
Victories will be front of mind for the five South African teams in action in the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions this weekend as they attempt to qualify for playoff spots in the closing pool round of the European showpieces. The...
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Jan 12, 23 •
2694 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to play Scarlets
The Toyota Cheetahs arrived in Wales on Monday, where they will be facing Scarlets for their third EPCR Challenge Cup match on Friday, 13 January. Kick-off at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli is at 20:00 (22:00 SA time) with a live broadcast on SuperSport 211....
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Dec 9, 22 •
6879 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Team for EPCR Challenge Cup match
The Toyota Cheetahs are in France and set to make their long-awaited return to top-class rugby when they face Paloise on Saturday, 10 December, at the Stade du Hameau in Pau. The EPCR Challenge Cup match kicks off at 15:00 (SA time) and will be live on...
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Dec 8, 22 •
6589 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on South African teams break new ground in Europe
Five South African franchises will enter new rugby territory on Saturday when the take the field in the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions in a watershed moment for SA rugby. The Emirates Lions will get their first...
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Nov 4, 22 •
4092 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2022/23 EPCR Challenge Cup – rearranged fixtures
Following the RFU’s decisions to suspend Wasps and Worcester Warriors from the Gallagher Premiership for the remainder of the season, both clubs cannot be included in the 2022/23 EPCR Challenge Cup fixture schedule. Due to the resulting changes to the...
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Nov 3, 22 •
3860 Views •
General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on THE OFFICIAL TOYOTA CHEETAH BLK EPCR CHALLENGE CUP JERSEY
In a celebration of past and present, the Toyota Cheetahs will pay homage to their Northern Hemisphere footprint as they begin a new chapter in the EPCR Challenge Cup. An inspired visual tribute, the Challenge Cup jersey features white hoops that contract...
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Sep 21, 22 •
3028 Views •
General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, Toyota Challenge •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs announce new captain
Victor Sekekete has been named the Toyota Cheetahs captain for the Toyota Challenge and EPCR Challenge Cup. Sekekete takes the reigns from Ruan Pienaar, who led the team in 35 games. “I’m nearing the end of my rugby career, and I want to focus on...
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Jun 13, 22 •
2411 Views •
AVIVA Premiership, England Premier League, Europe, General News, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, Top 14, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2022/23 EPCR tournament formats and qualifiers confirmed
Following the landmark announcement of the inclusion of the leading South African teams in its tournaments, EPCR is pleased to confirm the formats and qualifiers for next season’s expanded Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. The 2022/23 Heineken...
