In the Champions Cup Round of 16 opening game, Harlequins showcased their prowess against Glasgow Warriors, largely through the exceptional performance of Marcus Smith. Smith, distinguished for his agility, contributed significantly with a try, two assists, and remarkable playmaking. Glasgow initiated strongly with a try from their first attack, but Harlequins, led by Smith's strategic play, quickly took control. Smith's ability to bypass defenders was on full display, including notable sidesteps past opponents and a precise setup for Andre Esterhuizen's try. Despite a brilliant attempt by Smith that involved a sidestep and a dive for the line, there was clear separation on the grounding, highlighting the match's intensity and Smith's instrumental role in Harlequins' strategy.
Fantastic feet from Marcus Smith to finish this #HARvGLA https://t.co/Aab2LmCvzZ
After a slow start Harlequins get back in the game and take control through Marcus Smith #ChampionsCup #HARvGLA https://t.co/CesT5YTKwS
Quins have been relentless since the Glasgow try. Has just felt like one long defensive set for the Scottish side and Marcus Smith has picked them apart excellently. A try and two assists now for the Quins 10. #HARvGLA
Marcus Smith is a nightmare for any openside flanker defending a scrum in his own 22. He skipped past Kolisi and now Darge in the Champions Cup.
Lovely finish from Marcus Smith, two sidesteps on a set defence. Loses control of the ball and regathers it in the process of diving for the line. Superb! #HARvGLA
🤌 @MarcuSmith10 unlocking defences with that right boot 🔓 #HARvGLA #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/jnPV9DPtEr
Stunning kick from Marcus Smith and good finish from Andre Esterhuizen too! Big target to aim for to be fair. #HARvGLA
Brilliant stuff from Harlequins across the line but there is clear separation on the grounding 🫣 #HARvGLA #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/XISRjWfdvV
A try from their first attack, multiple try-saving tackles since, this has been a brilliant start from Glasgow. #HARvGLA
The Champions Cup opening game of the weekend sees two South African captains lead their sides out 😍 #SaffasAbroad
💥 ROUND OF 16 💥 Europe starts to get serious this weekend... We've picked the top match-ups you need to watch out for. Slade vs Lawrence. The two England centres become foes. Sheehan vs Montoya. Who is the best hooker in the world? Plenty of action ahead! https://t.co/G8id3g49mG
Ioan Hughes is back fit and fighting and ready to take his side to success. Reigning Prem champs name a strong side, full of experience up front and plenty of exciting youngsters in the backs. https://t.co/fqDyPoLJzk
8 years since their last visit to Pooler Park 😮 Patrick Nelson in at tighthead, but Ethan Fackrell who is struggling with injury. Harri Ford and Efan Jones continue their half back partnership after impressing vs Merthyr. https://t.co/6SEX1qyeTH
Marc Thomas remains in the front row for the 2nd game running. Sam Scarfe starts fresh off a new deal with the Dragons. Duan Thomas makes his first appearance of the season alongside debut starter Harry Jarvis. Ben Moa last on bench again, despite being a back rower. https://t.co/TfuZOcROWN
Will Icke takes the 8 jersey, and Lee Taylor remains captain with no Tom Phillips. Harri Williams returns as Charlie Titcombe goes back to Scarlets duty. https://t.co/vzNtXulOpc
A huge weekend of @InvestecUK Champions Cup action awaits... Hask, Payno & Tins have had their say... it's time for you to give us yours. Let's hear your predictions 👇 #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/cZUa9U0BhT
Munster’s appeal of John Ryan’s ban unsuccessful. Mark Donnelly now named on bench against Northampton.
🦬 𝗕𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝘃𝘀 𝗟𝗬𝗢𝗡 🐺 This could sneakily be an excellent game. It’s a scary Bulls pack. Really scary. Strong side from Lyon though (despite no Niniashvili), especially the bench with Bamba, Guillard, Botha, Gouzou… Could be very fun. #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/j46chSxpFF
RECAP: New Zealand, Australia and France are faultless at Hong Kong 7s. #HK7s #HSBCSVNS @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/KB7n0U4mqI
RECAP: Series leaders Argentina lose twice on Hong Kong 7s opening day. #HK7s #HSBCSVNS @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/0nVGNm83It
TEAM: The Sarries star will miss the Round of 16 clash with Bordeaux. #BORvSAR | #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/1UYhIl0oQC
🇫🇷 @UBBrugby ran riot when they met @Saracens in pool play. What are your predictions for their Round of 16 clash tomorrow night? 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK #UBBvSAR #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/lgOCrvO6AJ
⛈️ Stormers vs La Rochelle 🟡⚫️ APRIL vs DECEMBER lineups ❓ Unique to have the same matchup, same location, in the same season. La Rochelle 🟡⚫️ Gain ⬆️ Alldritt + Thomas Lose 🔻 Wardi + Bourgarit Stormers ⛈️ Gain ⬆️ Moerat + Malherbe + DDP Lose 🔻 Nel + Sithole + Vermaak https://t.co/aEwqYJKlW6
Shayne Bolton starts for Connacht #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/mLPC2eyDZl
Tom Botha starts for Ospreys #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/weL77jct1o
"We have no excuses but..." - Phil Berna, with Liam Heagney 🎙️ in Hong Kong, after two heavy day-one defeats for Canada. #HK7s #HSBCSVNS @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s @RugbyCanada Catch all the action live on RugbyPass TV https://t.co/z90EMWWBPa https://t.co/OPHbE3DAQO
⚪️🟢 Iain Henderson and Bundee Aki start for Ulster and Connacht. 📋 Check on all the #ChallengeCupRugby round of 16 team news. 👇 https://t.co/StQSdOm7Dv
"It remains impactful even when Antoine isn't there..." - Jonathan Laugel, with Liam Heagney 🎙️ in Hong Kong, after a dramatic French comeback beats Australia 19-14. #HK7s #HSBCSVNS @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s #France7 @FranceRugby See RugbyPass TV https://t.co/z90EMWX9EI https://t.co/xMLrrxh0BH
Siya Kolisi returns for Racing 92. He’s joined by fellow #SaffasAbroad Tristan Tedder and Trevor Nyakane https://t.co/1HFnahO8Pm
Jonathan Danty makes his return from suspension to start for a star-studded La Rochelle against the DHL Stormers in the Champions Cup last-16 clash in Cape Town on Saturday. https://t.co/oQvGyKLlw6
Janus Venter features in his first game of the season for Chicago Hounds. He’s joined by fellow #SaffasAbroad Adriaan Carelse https://t.co/gMMk54FQNx
Burger Odendaal and Juarno Augustus both feature for Northampton Saints #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/nQp5wqvHw5
TEAM: Ryan is currently suspended. #NORvMUN | #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/UIShBuWOR7
"You have got to remain objective..." - Gareth Baber, with Liam Heagney 🎙️ in Hong Kong, on Fiji hammering Canada after an opening loss to Australia. #HK7s #HSBCSVNS @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s @fijirugby Catch all the action on RugbyPass TV https://t.co/z90EMWX9EI https://t.co/li2r7lLkpd
Jason Fraser, Shaun Reynolds and Christian Ambadiang (50 games) all feature for USON #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/02UlmZGOh2
Game of the weekend? Probably! Siya Kolisi is back for Racing 92 and Romain Ntamack starts for Toulouse! No Le Garrec due to concussion. Dupont-Ntamack combo back for the first time since last August! #STR92 #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/ETJfUuXLYZ
Willie du Plessis starts for Stade Montois #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/JsFjp9Grez
The fixtures to look forward to this weekend 🤩 https://t.co/YD4d8AkagF
Wilmar Arnoldi starts for Beziers #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/wEBxRNjYSX
Some tasty head to heads in this one. Big game for Willemse at 12 with Danty across from him, if the latter can stay on the pitch. This should be fun! #STOvSR #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/GlXRlNZ7b0
JC Astle, Tienie Burger and JT Jackson all feature for Rouen Normandie #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/GtTRGCKrPl
Shaun Venter features for USM #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/BSWM98P7Dt
Pool C Match 2 ✅ 🇯🇵 12-17 🇺🇸 Despite three powerful tries, USA slipped through the cracks in the last minute to come away with a win Next up the team take on Spain 🇪🇸 at 10:30 tomorrow Catch it all on Rugby Pass TV 📲 https://t.co/9Ev1GUCCz5 #Sakura7s | #HSBCSVNSHKG https://t.co/Em5NbS5roV
Joe Jonas starts for Biarritz against Stade Aurillacois #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/E3XKrTlH9t
Brett Herron and Janse Roux feature for Colomiers #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/qm2p64f15I
Ivan van Zyl and Gareth Simpson both feature for Saracens against Bordeaux #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/sm0hyJo4nD https://t.co/qI2HkSqPgw
Dillyn Leyds starts against his former club Stormers #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/fdZBlJFrrW https://t.co/1SBnuuGBdF
Thomas du Toit, Quinn Roux, Juan Schoeman, Louis Schreuder and Jaco Coetzee all feature for Bath against Exeter Chiefs #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/tWfHBqcE3v https://t.co/0DhtirDwCV
Ross Vintcent starts for Exeter Chiefs against Bath #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/8AGPa1r9wa
Willem Alberts and Andries Coetzee will start for the Lions in the Challenge Cup round of 16 match against Benetton in Treviso on Saturday. https://t.co/Rgx5QsdQ9H
LOCKED IN 🔒 Your Carmarthen Quins team to face @cardiff_rfc tomorrow. - Taylor keeps the armband - Icke moves to 8 - Witney and Price to make debuts from the bench - Youngster Badham keeps his spot on the wing after impressing in last weeks debut #Q4L https://t.co/w6qzOvOXk3
Deon Fourie will make his return from injury in one of four changes to the DHL Stormers lineup for the Champions Cup round of 16 clash with Stade Rochelais on Saturday. https://t.co/Uf744efz1f
⛈️ 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝘃𝘀 𝗟𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘 🟡⚫️ Superstars everywhere. Key outs for La Rochelle are Reda Wardi and Pierre Bourgarit up front. In the group stages, Libbok kicked the game-winning conversion after the siren - expect similar drama. #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/OyD4uVYAIv
Jake White made three changes to the @Vodacom Bulls lineup for the Champions Cup playoff against Lyon in Pretoria, with the injured Marco van Staden missing the game. https://t.co/6Rd4KSU0m2
"It’s just getting into the groove of all that again..." - Bryan Mollen on the slow starts that Ireland have battled this Friday, from Liam Heagney 👨💻 in Hong Kong. #HK7s #HSBCSVNS #IrishRugby @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/rGGSnNxhar
🚽 🚽 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝘃𝘀 𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 🏎️ Romain Ntamack makes a first start in his return from his ACL injury after coming off the bench last week. Racing 92 missing their first choice halfback pairing with Le Garrec and Gibery ruled out. #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/cgx3kiYLHX
Racing team to face Toulouse #str92 #ChampionsCup https://t.co/AVBJSxbjky
The dynamic duo are back at half back for Toulouse #stR92 #ChampionsCup https://t.co/1azgfjXgxN
🪓 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗙𝗦 𝘃𝘀 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗛 🛁 Jacques Vermeulen a big miss for the Chiefs. Bath at FULL strength. Bath have won the last three meetings between the two sides. #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/LW2H88N8Vr
😇 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝘃𝘀 𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 🦌 Alex Mitchell shockingly named on the bench! No George Furbank, Tom Pearson or Rory Hutchinson for Saints. Munster are loaded - only missing Jager & Nash. Upset alert… #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/v5OUHczRr5
🔵 𝗟𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝘃𝘀 𝗟𝗘𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 🐯 Essentially an international side from Leinster. Leicester missing a few big guns in the pack - No George Martin, Ollie Chessum or Tommy Reffell. This would be an all-time upset if the Tigers manage to win. #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/uLrBLhH0tb
🍷 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗫 𝘃𝘀 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗦 💫 A very unexpected matchup at fly-half - No Matthieu Jalibert or Owen Farrell… Still a stacked backline for the hosts. Sarries looking for revenge after Bordeaux put 50 on them in the group stages. #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/NzaHe3XCnV
"Not how we planned our first day going..." - Alex Davis, with Liam Heagney 👨💻 in Hong Kong, on the 2️⃣ Friday losses for Great Britain. #GB7s #HK7s #HSBCSVNS @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s @GBRugbySevens Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/Uaa5G5TxJc
"Not how we planned our first day going..." - Alex Davis, with Liam Heagney 🎙️ in Hong Kong, on the 2️⃣ Friday losses for Great Britain. #GB7s #HK7s #HSBCSVNS @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s @GBRugbySevens Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/Uaa5G5TxJc
😤 Andre Esterhuizen will be lining up for Harlequins against Glasgow Warriors later today! 🤔 Who will be the first team to secure a quarter-final spot? #HARvGLA #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/CrpIkb04uf
1/8e || La compo pour le huitième de finale au Cap face aux Stormers ! ⚡️ 🫡 Une première ligne inédite 🔙 Skelton is back 👏 Lespiaucq, 50ème match en Jaune et Noir #STOvSR | #ChampionsCup | #FievreSR
Ospreys v Sale Sharks team news as Wales international returns for European clash https://t.co/8ZA5d5vXai
Team's up! 🚨💥 Joe Cokanasiga, Sam Underhill and Charlie Ewels are all back in action for tomorrow's @ChampionsCup Round of 16 fixture against @ExeterChiefs. Will you be joining us to paint Sandy Park red?! 🔴
𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗛 | 🐉 𝘃 🦈 Al has named his side to travel to Bridgend to face @ospreys for some @ChallengeCup_ action! 💪 Hyron Andrews makes his first start! 🔥 Creevy and Reedy back in the starting XV 👀 Cam Neild and Connor Doc return! #OSPvSAL | #SharksAreCircling
The Team to take on @BathRugby 👇 🔙 Ethan is back 🙌 Sladey & Devo in the centres 5⃣0⃣ Investec @ChampionsCup appearances for Yenz 🤝In association with our friends Watches of Bath Competitions. Exeter Chiefs Team Sheet Partner @rgbrecruitment 🙌 #JointheJourney | #EXEvBAT https://t.co/s8REtzmfWe
Knock-out ✅ Sold out ✅ Here are your Saints to face Munster in the #InvestecChampionsCup Round of 16 💫 https://t.co/Ah10HhrMLl https://t.co/mYcdJZiWNM
Meet the squad heading to @SectionPaloise in the #EPCRChallengeCup! ☘️ Bundee and Finlay are back 🧢 First start for Shane Jennings #PAUvCON https://t.co/m9UA4ICRW0 https://t.co/fP6HlA92KJ
Whopper weekend of rugby ahead! https://t.co/eIV6eTYNNy
Can an English side lift the @ChampionsCup for the first time since 2019? It's a long-shot for myriad reasons, argues @squiresneil1 https://t.co/ruztWb13Rk
Tourists, families flock to Hong Kong Stadium for rugby Sevens https://t.co/7gM17Xl7OJ
We’re off to the @OfficialHK7s 🏉🪩🔥🥇 Who is the first player that comes to mind when you think of the tournament? #Rugby @discoverhk https://t.co/bBWKsoTdfP
The Hong Kong 7s are in full swing 😍 We've got your Friday entertainment sorted with all the action live on @tntsports and @discoveryplusUK! Tune in now 📺 https://t.co/5k7OLr26Ko
"Not how we planned our first day going..." - Alex Davis, with Liam Heagney 🎙️ in Hong Kong, on the 2️⃣ Friday losses for Great Britain. #GB7s #HK7s #HSBCSVNS @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s @GBRugbySevens Catch all the action live on RugbyPass TV https://t.co/z90EMWWBPa https://t.co/V6qr9giGCQ
#HK7s latest: USA go two from two with 26-14 win over Britain. Men's: Spain 10 South Africa 24, Ireland 12 Samoa 7, Argentina 0 New Zealand 22; Women's: USA 17 Japan 12, South Africa 7 Fiji 24, Australia 35 Ireland 0. @SVNSSeries See RugbyPass TV https://t.co/z90EMWWBPa https://t.co/AUimLClahA
16 teams remain, but who will make it to the Quarter Finals? 🏆 Catch all the action from the #InvestecChampionsCup 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 this weekend on TNT Sports & @discoveryplusUK 📺 https://t.co/i7vlW5KVeQ
Quins 🆚 Glasgow memories Who are you backing tonight when they meet in the opening game of the #InvestecChampionsCup Round of 16? #HARvGLA https://t.co/PNe1HPrdo4
"We're just not fully switched on but..." - Bryan Mollen on the slow starts that Ireland have battled this Friday, from Liam Heagney 🎙️ in Hong Kong. #HK7s #HSBCSVNS #IrishRugby @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s Catch all the action live on RugbyPass TV https://t.co/z90EMWWBPa https://t.co/NWri2yPK8D
Big weekend of European rugby. Another Sunday game live and free on @ITV #ChampionsCup @ITVRugby @ChampionsCup https://t.co/h55tBDdWAr
"That's what Springboks 7s stand for... " - New @Blitzboks boss Philip Snyman on his team's two-wins-from-two Friday, from Liam Heagney 🎙️ in Hong Kong. #SouthAfrica #HK7s #HSBCSVNS @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s Catch all the action live on RugbyPass TV https://t.co/z90EMWWBPa https://t.co/8SvbADjbAM
"We were a little bit our own worst enemy..." - The Ilona Maher verdict on the USA finishing with two opening-day wins, from Liam Heagney 🎙️ in Hong Kong. #HK7s #HSBCSVNS @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s @USARugby Catch all the action live on RugbyPass TV https://t.co/z90EMWWBPa https://t.co/LhbAVoa9kd
Shaun Williams scored twice as the Blitzboks sunk Spain to edge closer to the Hong Kong Sevens quarter-finals on Friday. https://t.co/u0VdSJrY1f
Samoa may have lost to Spain on Friday, but Tom Maiava still had a reason to smile as he walked down the tunnel. - @FinnMorton5 spoke with the @SVNSSeries rookie at Hong Kong Stadium #HSBCSVNS #HSBCSVNSHKG @manusamoa Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/XdS6NOMx9m
🏉‘We don’t fear you’ – can anyone restore English aura in Europe? Gallagher Premiership clubs used to dominate in the Champions Cup but for past three seasons it has proved a barren land. With the knockouts this weekend, @willgkelleher asks who can lead from front? ⬇️
Dai Richards back in for a 2nd start in 3 games. Galton into midfield with Jacob Lloyd moving from 15 to 10 as Matt O'Brien moves to bench. Chris Davies on permit from @AberavonRFC again and @dragonsrugby academy's Tomoya Adachi gets a 2nd game this season. https://t.co/Z8ohbMbf3z
Steff Williams at fullback so Kristian Jones remains at fly half. No Ryan Evans so Jon Bayliss starts. Ben Uphill returns to Neath for a spot on the bench. https://t.co/8a8SFIudo7 https://t.co/Gs1uiMv5nb
Ryan Jenkins stays in after barnstorming week last time out (12/12 tackles, 19 carries). Rory Harries in at 9 over Jon Evans as Evan Lloyd stays at fullback. Joe Franchi back in with Cam Regan up front as bench TBC on day. https://t.co/R8LPqG69Da
Rhys Barrett returns to starting lineup as Cam moves to the bench. Joe Williams starts at 9 and Dewi Cross is back on his favoured wing. U20s Wilde, Young and Stone all involved off bench. Parry in for the front row replacements and Christian Brooke returns from permit. https://t.co/elpvKOVTus
Whose back of the week: USA rugby. Beat the number 1 team in the world Argentina in Hong Kong in front of the watchfull eyes of @DonnieDoesWorld. Two big matches tomorow https://t.co/WHK5KY13Jd
Hong Kong Sevens 2024: party starts as rugby fans arrive from around the world https://t.co/d8VqQ6A0E4
🗣️ "That game will tell us a lot about Saracens' mindset." @dallaglio8 is backing Owen Farrell to inspire Sarries to a Champions Cup last-16 win away in Bordeaux this weekend Listen in full: https://t.co/kmfEqJkzZO #ad @QBEeo https://t.co/gP5VYwQsgW
#HK7s - Women: Canada 24 Japan 5, USA 24 Spain 5, South Africa 7 Ireland 20, Australia 19 Fiji 12, Canada 14 Spain 7. Men: Spain 17 Samoa 14, Ireland 17 South Africa 22, Argentina 10 USA 14, Britain 7 New Zealand 12. @SVNSSeries See RugbyPass TV https://t.co/z90EMWWBPa https://t.co/rB1qDQNNSv
South Africa led 22-nil but three unanswered tries from Ireland made things very interesting going into the final play. - @FinnMorton5 spoke with @Blitzboks' Ryan Oosthuizen at Hong Kong Stadium #HSBCSVNS #HSBCSVNSHKG Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/UQsmKGALCi
"I'm just so happy right now..." - What Perry Baker made of the USA surprising series leaders Argentina 14-10, from Liam Heagney 🎙️ in Hong Kong. #HK7s #HSBCSVNS @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s @USARugby Catch all the action live on RugbyPass TV https://t.co/z90EMWX9EI https://t.co/41e1J2Ctdr
"I'm so happy now..." - What Perry Baker made of the USA surprising series leaders Argentina 14-10, from Liam Heagney 🎙️ in Hong Kong. #HK7s #HSBCSVNS @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s @USARugby Catch all the action live on RugbyPass TV https://t.co/z90EMWWBPa https://t.co/A9CliNqLPX
The Blitzboks held on with six men to earn a statement win against Ireland in their opening fixture of the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday. https://t.co/zhR9WOCLQS
"You can only defend for so long..." - The Harry McNulty verdict on Ireland losing 17-22 to South Africa in their pool, from Liam Heagney 🎙️ in Hong Kong. #HK7s @IrishRugby #HSBCSVNS @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s Catch all the action live on RugbyPass TV https://t.co/z90EMWX9EI https://t.co/9RpWE17bwD
Off to a winning start in @OfficialHK7s with a 22-17 win over @IrishRugby #PoweredByUnity https://t.co/kmWvROiOan
Bryan Habana is convinced the Aussie workhorse will succeed where he failed. #HSBCSVNS #HSBCSVNSHKG Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/6QmaOVfcZs
🗣️ “It’s a shame for him and a shame for Racing.” 😔 We will have to wait a bit longer for the Le Garrec-Dupont head-to-head. #InvestecChampionsCup #R92ST https://t.co/TkqN8yw8v8
Dewald Kotze, Juan Dee Oliver, Marcell Muller and Vaughen Isaacs all feature for Dallas Jackals #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/eW8qKRZQ1N
Juan Dee Oliver, Marcell Muller and Vaughen Isaacs all feature for Dallas Jackals #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/eW8qKRZQ1N
Our XV warriors for this saturday’s match-up against the @NEFreeJacks. Tune in @BallySportsFL at 4:30pm ET to watch all the action live. #MiamiSharks #RugbyAndSunshine https://t.co/CUyQMBCr8y
Juan Dee Oliver, Marcell Muller and Vaughen Issacs all feature for Dallas Jackals #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/eW8qKRZQ1N
Riekert Hattingh returns for Seattle Seawolves and is joined by fellow #SaffasAbroad Rhyno Herbst, Jade Stighling, Dan Kriel, Divan Rossouw, Donald Dewald and JP Smith https://t.co/JfsQ46Vt2y
Le Roux Malan back from the dreadful injury suffered during the World Cup, and Mitch Jacobson has arrived to take up a spot on the bench. https://t.co/WgVnBhpaZX
It’s going to be some weekend of European rugby. Spoiled for choice! https://t.co/gUBzcKL6aU
✖️ Nolann Le Garrec has been ruled out of Racing 92's gruelling #InvestecChampionsCup clash with Toulouse. 👇 Full story below. https://t.co/ZkQkg0wV9V
‘We don’t fear you’ – can anyone restore English aura in Europe? @TimesSport look at the Champions Cup L16 with help from John Dobson, Rob Baxter, Dan McKellar & Danny Wilson. English lost their fizz? That’s the SA view. Who’s going to shock us from 🏴? https://t.co/FG2a6WBY3o
"It is a massive chance to make Harlequins history" Cadan Murley speaks to @rugbytimes about Harlequins' massive Round of 16 @ChampionsCup clash v Glasgow #InvestecChampionsCup Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/Vnbfj7bDiw
Throwback to Yanis Charcosset's swan dive vs @BlueBullsRugby 🦢👏 Will he be able to recreate it this weekend? Watch the #InvestecChampionsCup action 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 on TNT Sports and @discoveryplusUK 📺 https://t.co/NfgPqlychM
TRANSFER: Ospreys sign ex-England U20 international Phil Cokanasiga #GallagherPrem #URC #EnglandRugby Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/WCdfuSSxYr
🙌 Bryan Habana expects Michael Hooper to take well to #HSBCSVNS! 👇 Full story below. https://t.co/Zd44Oid4m0
One reason the Premiership has been so fun is because there is a palpable sense of flux and all 10 teams are in transition, in different ways. That doesn't necessarily lend itself well to Champions Cup knockout rounds, so it'll be a serious effort to get two semi-finalists. https://t.co/tRTrm6Sqag
Ryno Pieterse returns for Castres this weekend. Not seen him on a team sheet in a very long time. #SaffasAbroad
Munster tighthead prop John Ryan has been suspended for three matches for his tipping clear-out on Cardiff hooker Liam Belcher in last Saturday’s URC clash at Thomond Park. Ryan was yellow carded at the time, but then cited after the match.
Bath wing Joe Cokanasiga signs three-year contract extension https://t.co/pEAs7Lk8VG
"I saw a sign walking in and it was, 'Five hours to get to the South Stand'... Iconic!" - USA 7s player Kevon Williams with Liam Heagney 👨💻 in Hong Kong. #HK7s @USARugby #HSBCSVNS @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/YjeQvUPP1K
"I saw a sign walking in and it was, 'Five hours to get to the South Stand'... Iconic!" - USA 7s player Kevon Williams with Liam Heagney👨💻 in Hong Kong. #HK7s @USARugby #HSBCSVNS @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/YjeQvUPP1K
Champions Cup knockouts will reveal if Premiership sides are actually any good #TelegraphRugby
"It's the one thing I still haven't done in my career..." - Ireland's Harry McNulty, with Liam Heagney 🎙️ in Hong Kong. #HK7s @IrishRugby #HSBCSVNS @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s Catch all the action live on RugbyPass TV https://t.co/fIp2U09bpn https://t.co/87L2bIR4jw
🗣️ “Hoops has one of the most incredible work rates I have seen from anyone over the past 15 or 20 years." 🙌 The Springboks legend expect Michael Hooper to thrive in the #HSBCSVNS! https://t.co/3HedXvheGz
DHL Stormers tighthead prop Frans Malherbe is delighted to be back in action and looking forward to the challenge that awaits in the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 match at DHL Stadium. https://t.co/KwfAtYcz6s
John Ryan to miss Munster's Champions Cup clash with three-week ban https://t.co/EQKo2NngFt
Siya Kolisi’s quest for a first Champions Cup title faces the hurdle of five-time winners Toulouse, expected to field France superstar Antoine Dupont in the unusual position of flyhalf. https://t.co/fHcPL2UCcm
Huge blow for Munster as tighthead prop John Ryan is suspended for 3 matches for this clearout against Cardiff. Was yellow at the time, but disciplinary panel felt should have been red. Oli Jager already ruled out of the Saints game, Roman Salanoa also still injured. https://t.co/RxesKvg9Sq
🚨 Joe Cokanasiga signs a new three-year deal with Bath! 🏉 Ten tries so far this season 🌹 13 tries from 16 caps 👀 #ITVRugby | @premrugby https://t.co/rgswRhj9KE
🃏 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝘃𝘀 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗚𝗢𝗪 ⚔️ Friday night lights 😍 Quins fully loaded minus CCS. Glasgow strong but missing a few key players - George Turner, Jamie Bhatti, Huw Jones, Richie Gray… Fagerson, Darge & Dempsey a monster back row though. #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/ftf1nOXjO5
Who could forget the last time @THESTORMERS faced @staderochelais in the #InvestecChampionsCup? 🫨 Watch the rematch this weekend LIVE on TNT Sports & @discoveryplusUK 🙌 https://t.co/HGlhqcKGg1
The Premiership is a thrill-ride this season. But does it contain any teams that are actually... good? Here's a piece on that, in the context of the Champions Cup last 16. https://t.co/NujQ7iV5RL
Joe Cokanasiga becomes latest Bath player to sign long-term deal #GallagherPrem #InvestecChampionsCup #EnglandRugby Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/An4k4nwxh6
🗣️ “He’s a natural, gifted rugby player. His mind and the way he sees the game is absolutely different." 🇿🇦🤝🇫🇷 Some great words from Siya Kolisi on Antoine Dupont. https://t.co/BSc0kYiOGd
Manie Libbok’s conversion after the final hooter sealed a DHL Stormers win over two-time defending champions Stade Rochelais in the 2023/24 Investec Champions Cup pool clash at DHL Stadium. https://t.co/JpQ2Yd7TFx
"It will be a hell of a journey..." - Robbie Fergusson, with Liam Heagney 👨💻 in Hong Kong, on the #GB7s Olympics dream and this week's #HK7s pitstop. #HSBCSVNS @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s @GBRugbySevens Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/mU3Mf8PSqc
Michael Hooper will get his first taste of Sevens action in Hong Kong this weekend, with Bryan Habana backing the former Wallabies captain to succeed where he struggled. https://t.co/FKiWfbpz2x
"The one thing I still haven’t done in my career..." - Harry McNulty, with Liam Heagney 👨💻 in Hong Kong, on #HK7s and the rapid @IrishRugby progress on the #HSBCSVNS circuit. @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/G9PlR3LRL7
"The one thing I still haven’t done in my career..." - Harry McNulty, with Liam Heagney 🎙️ in Hong Kong, on #HK7s and the rapid @IrishRugby progress on the #HSBCSVNS circuit. @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/G9PlR3LRL7
"The one thing I still haven’t done in my career..." - Harry McNulty, with Liam Heagney 🎙️ in Hong Kong, on #HK7s and the rapid @IrishRugby progress in the #HSBCSVNS circuit. @SVNSSeries @OfficialHK7s Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/G9PlR3LRL7
'It’s a hard tournament to win... We’re pretty confident coming into this weekend.' - @FinnMorton5 spoke with @nz_sevens captain Dylan Collier in Hong Kong China #HSBCSVNS #HSBCSVNSHKG @SVNSSeries Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/yBMusBxR5M