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Rian Oberholzer

SA Rugby boss hopes Club World Cup will focus SA franchises

SA Rugby chief executive Rian Oberholzer hopes the introduction of the Club World Cup will force South African teams to take the Champions Cup seriously.

Twickenham Rugby Stadium

Inaugural Rugby Club World Cup to kickoff in 2028

European Professional Club Rugby chairman Dominic McKay revealed that the first edition of the Club World Cup will launch in 2028.

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Bordeaux-Begles clinch maiden Champions Cup trophy with hard-fought win over Northampton

Bordeaux-Begles secured their first ever Champions Cup crown with a thrilling 28-20 victory over Northampton Saints in a dramatic final marked by discipline issues and injuries.

Jacques Nienaber

Jacques Nienaber accepts criticism after shock Leinster loss in Champions Cup

Jacques Nienaber faced the media this week with more questions than answers after Leinster's Champions Cup dreams were dashed by Northampton.

RG Snyman

Springbok star RG Snyman up for selection for Champions Cup semifinal

Leinster have received a timely boost in Springbok RG Snyman ahead of their Champions Cup semifinal clash against Northampton Saints at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

John Dobson

Dobson slams Stormers for poor defensive effort: 'We deserved to lose'

Stormers coach John Dobson did not mince his words in discussing his team's lucky escape against Connacht on Saturday.

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