Sport | SA's losing fight against deep Euro pockets paint grim Champions Cup picture

Monday, 20 January 2025 (5 hours ago)

Sport | SA's losing fight against deep Euro pockets paint grim Champions Cup picture

The financial gulf between the South African and European teams is just one of the issues causing SA's big three to exit the Champions Cup early, as depth, backed by money, is in short supply in SA.

👓 View full article

0 shares	Share Tweet Save Post Send

💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

European Rugby Champions Cup Annual rugby union tournament

George injury as Saracens fall to Castres defeat

England hooker Jamie George goes off injured as three-time winners Saracens fall to a shock 32-24 home defeat by Castres in the Investec Champions Cup.
BBC Sport 1 day ago

Ulster to face Bordeaux in Champions Cup last 16

Ulster qualify for the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup on points difference after Bordeaux claimed a 66-12 victory against Sharks on Sunday.
BBC Sport 1 day ago

Ulster reach Champions Cup last 16 as Bordeaux thrash Sharks

Ulster qualify for the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup on points difference after Bordeaux claimed a 66-12 victory against Sharks on Sunday.
BBC Sport 1 day ago

South Africa Country in Southern Africa

South Africa insists on progress report, stalls cheetah relocation

The relocation of 18 cheetahs from South Africa to Madhya Pradesh, scheduled for February 2025, may face delays due to South Africa awaiting progress reports..
IndiaTimes 4 hours ago

Chantel Jeffries Gets Down 'N Dirty on South Africa Excursion

Chantel Jeffries is letting it all hang out on her most recent vacation ... baring all on a trip to South Africa -- sharing images of herself scrubbing down in a..
TMZ.com 4 days ago

South Africa's Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje will not play in the ICC Champions Trophy because of a back injury.
BBC Sport 5 days ago

Dozens of bodies pulled from illegal mine - as 82 survivors face arrest

Rescuers have pulled out 36 dead bodies and 82 survivors from a gold mine in South Africa, police said - adding that the survivors would all face illegal mining..
Sky News 6 days ago

Euro Currency of the European Union

Dragons suffer record Euro loss in Lions mauling

Dragons concede nine tries in their largest losing margin in the European Challenge Cup at Johannesburg.
BBC Sport 2 days ago

Dragons' Euro hopes hit in home defeat by Pau

Dragons must win next week in South Africa, but Ospreys qualify from Pool 3 in the European Challenge Cup.
BBC Sport 1 week ago

Eurostar: Kent closures trigger surge in costs and travel time to Brussels

Pressure is mounting on Eurostar to bring back services from Kent amid a surge in costs and journey times and complaints of overcrowding on trips from St...
City A.M. 14 hours ago