SA Rugby set to implement blue card

The blue-card concussion system will come into effect in South Africa in the next few weeks.

Van Der Walt blitz boosts Edinburgh

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Top 14, Pro14 and Major League Rugby matches involving South African players.

Highlights: Kings vs Dragons

Highlights of the 18-18 draw between the Kings and Dragons in Port Elizabeth.

Highlights: Cheetahs vs Ospreys

Highlights of the Ospreys’ 31-14 win against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Saffa quartet inspires Gloucester win

Gloucester claimed a thrilling 40-31 win against Northampton, joining the victorius Exeter, Wasps, Saracens, Bath and Sale in the English Premiership.

Toulon end Toulouse’s unbeaten run

Toulon beat Toulouse 25-10 to snap their 14-match unbeaten streak, while there were also French Top 14 wins for Grenoble, Bordeaux, Montpellier, Castres and Lyon.

Treviso, Leinster in thrilling stalemate

Benetton Treviso scored a last-gasp converted try to secure a 27-27 draw against Leinster, while there were Pro14 wins for Edinburgh, Connacht, Munster, Glasgow and the Ospreys.

Highlights: Hong Kong Sevens (Day 3)

Fiji claimed their fifth consecutive title at the Hong Kong Sevens.

‘Ridiculous stupidity’ cost Bulls

Coach Pote Human says the Vodacom Bulls need to change their mentality against overseas teams after their loss to the Jaguares on Saturday.

Kings target Savea, Potgieter

Toulon wing Julian Savea and flank Jacques Potgieter are reportedly sought-after recruits by the Kings.