BN Rugby: Leinster cup double chances; the Dupont effect; Sacha FM; sorting the schedule; Champs Cup predictions

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In this week’s BizNews Rugby Show, insider Rory Steyn and co-host Patrick Kidd are joined by the show's favourite European rugby expert, Tim Cocker from Eggchasers Rugby, to unpack the biggest talking points ahead of the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals. From Leinster’s pursuit of a URC-Champions Cup double to the enormous impact of Antoine Dupont's absence at Toulouse, the trio explore what's at stake for Europe's top clubs. Plus, rising South African star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu gets a mention, Cocker and Steyn debate how to fix the rugby calendar, and Cocker breaks down what makes French and Irish rugby unique. Don't miss these bold predictions, insights into the standout players, and a look ahead to a potentially seismic weekend of rugby in Dublin and Bordeaux.
1 May 2025 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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