Get ready for some top-class rugby action! The Investec Champions Cup is back, and you can catch Round 1 matches for FREE! World Rugby Shop is presenting the "12 Matches of Christmas," streaming all Round 1 games at no cost.
Free Rugby? Yes, Please!
Every match of the Investec Champions Cup will be streamed live on FloRugby and the FloSports app. But, thanks to World Rugby Shop, Round 1 is on the house! This gives you a chance to see 24 of the world’s best rugby squads kick off their campaigns for the European championship.
Key Round 1 Matchups to Watch:
- Bath Rugby vs. Munster Rugby
- Toulouse vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks
- Pau vs. Northampton Saints
- Sale Sharks vs Glasgow Warriors
Christmas is coming early for rugby fans! Head over to the FloRugby YouTube page to watch the matches. Don't miss out on the free action!
Saffas Leave Their Mark
The absence of South African teams in last season’s Champions Cup last 16 shouldn’t fool you. Saffas have a HUGE impact on the tournament.
From Bath to Bordeaux, South African talent has shaped the Investec Champions Cup’s greatest triumphs. The South African legacy runs deep, with many South African-born players chasing and achieving club rugby’s most prestigious star.
Teams like Toulon and Saracens, dominant in the past decade, had a strong South African presence, and Saffas were influential in title wins for Toulouse and Leinster.
Dig deep enough, and you’ll find a South African story in nearly every final. Consider Mike Catt, a former SA U20 player who became a Bath mainstay. Then there are World Cup winners like Bakkies Botha, Juan Smith, Danie Rossouw, and Bryan Habana, who shone for Toulon. Saracens, at their peak, had a Bok backbone with Schalk Brits, Vincent Koch, Schalk Burger, and Neil de Kock.
So, as you watch the Champions Cup, remember the incredible contribution of South African players to the tournament's rich history!